About Me

Hi, I'm Josh! I'm a Computer Science major at Georgia Tech. I began programming at a young age by teaching myself Python, and I've been hooked ever since. I am an experienced full-stack engineer, and I enjoy working on projects solving real-world problems in my spare time.

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

2017 - 2022 in Atlanta, GA

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science concentrating in Information Internetworks and People.

Work Experience

Co-Op Full-Stack Engineer @ Zeal

August - December 2020

Created new pages on customer and admin dashboards using React and Redux, which allowed for better analysis of outgoing and historical payments.
Expanded multi-tenant authentication system to support additional levels of user access through the creation of new Node/Express API endpoints with MongoDB.
Developed and implemented method for white-label applications using AWS Cloudfront, AWS Lambda, and DNS records.
Led development of a new React Native library for handling client onboarding through REST APIs.

Software Engineer Intern @ BetterCloud

January - May 2019 in Atlanta, GA

Developed customer-facing workflows in JavaScript connecting dashboards with automated tasks for multiple SaaS app integrations.
Built a dashboard for retrieving the operating status of different APIs using React and Java Spring, saving developers across many teams valuable time by removing four steps needed to access data.
Improved functionality and design of BetterCloud’s customer and internal development dashboards using React and Redux connected to a Spring back-end through REST APIs.

Involvement

Engineering Manager @ Bits of Good

January - July 2020 in Atlanta, GA

Currently serving as a manager for Bits of Good, an organization pairing students with local nonprofits to code custom software for different needs.
Led development of a mobile-first web app for Liv2BGirl, a social media network connecting young women with mentors.
Worked with a product manager to develop a feature roadmap and coordinated work among developers by assigning tasks and providing help as needed.
Helped Bits of Good transition to server-side rendered React projects using Next.js by developing detailed templates and documentation for implementing the technologies.

Senior Developer @ Bits of Good

September - December 2019 in Atlanta, GA

Developed a web application to streamline the process of nonprofits requesting help from Bits of Good.
Served as lead back-end engineer, leveraging Next.js for serving API routes and server-side rendering, interacting with a MongoDB database for permanent storage.

Team Lead @ SquatBuddy

August - December 2019 in Atlanta, GA

Formed a startup as part of Create-X Capstone focusing on providing detailed analytics of workouts.
Developed a physical device for tracking the performance and quality of a workout while preventing possible injuries.
Led development of software and embedded technology using machine learning and computer vision for analysis.
Formulated implementation plans through repeated rounds of market research, physical prototypes, and continuous code optimizations.

Skills

Front-End Development

In the past few years, front-end development has grown into my greatest passion. I've always had an interest in design, and I find front-end enjoyable through its similarity.

Languages

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Frameworks

React.js

Redux

Content Delivery

Sanity

Fastly

Cloudinary

Back-End Development

Back-end development is my greatest strength, as I have several years of experience with different languages and frameworks. Java is my strongest language, and I frequently use it for servers, data analysis, and apps. Node.js and Next.js are recent additions to my skill set, and I am now using them in the majority of my personal projects because of their strength and simplicity.