Summary
Technical project leader and Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience building geospatial web applications and cloud infrastructure for environmental and scientific clients. Proven track record of bridging engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders, managing cross-functional projects, and delivering tools that support data-driven science. Deep background in GIS, cloud-native geospatial workflows, and open-source development. Passionate about open science, Earth observation, and building technology that magnifies the impact of publicly funded research.
Work History
Freelance / Independent
Bend, Oregon (remote)
Software Engineer, Developer
March 2026 – Present- Contract web dev, UI/UX design, and geospatial dev
Skills: Geospatial Web Development, UI/UX, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript, Node, React, Python, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Open Source, Cloud-Native Geospatial
GeoEngineers, Inc.
Tacoma, Washington (remote)
Senior Software Engineer
March 2021 – March 2026- Led cross-functional engineering projects for environmental and geoscience clients, coordinating scope, timelines, and delivery across distributed teams
- Built automated CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure, accelerating release cycles and ensuring reliable deployments
- Mentored junior engineers through a university partnership, investing in team growth and technical development
- Implemented security best practices across application stacks, contributed toward company goal of CMMC Level 2 certification
Skills: Cloud Application Infrastructure, Full-Stack Web Development, Project Management, Authentication and Security, CI/CD Pipelines, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Open Source, Earth Observation
Software Engineer
January 2018 – March 2021- Built and shipped geospatial web applications used by scientists and engineers, improving data collection and environmental project management workflows
- Managed development and production environments for multiple Node.js applications on AWS and Azure, ensuring reliable uptime across projects
- Managed cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, making architectural decisions that balanced performance, cost, and security
Skills: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Cloud Application Infrastructure, Full-Stack Web Development, Environmental Data Systems, Geospatial Web Applications
UX/UI Designer
July 2015 – January 2018- Designed intuitive interfaces for environmental data management applications, enabling clients to efficiently manage sensor, laboratory, and incident data
- Collaborated directly with stakeholders to translate complex scientific and engineering requirements into clear, usable software interfaces
- Implemented user testing frameworks that improved product quality and client satisfaction across a broad portfolio of applications
Skills: Graphic Design, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), User Interface Design, Interaction Design
The Bulletin
Bend, Oregon
Graphics Reporter
May 2010 – February 2015- Produced maps, data visualizations, and interactive geospatial tools for a regional newspaper, making complex environmental and scientific stories accessible
Skills: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data Analysis, JavaScript, Web Application Design, Data Visualization, Scientific Communication, Geospatial Analysis
Project Facilitator
February 2008 – May 2010- Led implementation of a new publishing system across multiple publications, managing scope, timelines, and cross-team coordination
- Trained staff on the new system, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption to production workflows
Skills: NewsCycle Solutions CMS, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, Oregon
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
2014- Completed a 1-year certificate in GIS. Learned about geospatial systems and workflows, developed a familiarity with ArcGIS, ArcMap and related ESRI systems.
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Graphics
2001 – 2005- Studied journalism and graphic design.