my work

I'm dedicated to pushing the boundaries of software engineering and making a significant impact in the tech industry. Here's an overview of my professional journey and key projects.

Loupt

CTO & Co-Founder, 2023 — Present

As the Technical Co-Founder of Loupt, a Regulation Crowdfunding social media platform, I'm working to democratize access to investment opportunities:

  • Led the design, implementation, and deployment of scalable, secure, and user-friendly web applications using Next.js, Typescript, and PostgreSQL.
  • Held regular development SCRUM meetings, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
  • Implemented and enforced coding standards and best practices, ensuring high-quality code and maintainability.
  • Implement new technologies to maximize our velocity, including Railway, Drizzle, and Neon.
  • Aside from all the CTO stuff, I still spend 90% of every day in my IDE.

Amazon Robotics

Software Engineer Intern, Summer 2023

At Amazon Robotics, I developed a serverless dashboard for systems testing results as part of the QA Automation team:

  • Modeled, designed, and implemented a serverless dashboard using AWS services, including Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB, to display test results and metrics.
  • Leveraged AWS' Infrastructure-As-Code framework- the Cloud Development Kit (CDK) to enforce secure-by-default constructs, track changes in infrastructure, and enable one-click deployment.
  • Completed the project two weeks ahead of schedule, allowing time for design iterations and user-focused improvements.

Structural Services

Software Engineer, 2020 — 2023

At Structural Services, I led the development of device interaction software for an AI-powered system in the construction industry:

  • Crafted multithreaded C++ programs to handle real-time data from various sensors, including cameras and GPS systems, significantly improving wireless data processing and display.
  • Integrated multiple third-party device libraries, including those for computer vision cameras, SBG Systems IMU/GPS, and Micro-Epsilon Lidar systems.
  • Developed software for centimeter-accurate GPS tracking using real-time kinematic positioning (RTK), pushing the boundaries of location accuracy in our applications.
  • Some of my best work came while I was working at Structural Services- they let me play with some nice expensive equipment. To this day, the interaction library for the SBG Ellipse IMU is likely the most complex single executable I have ever made.

Notable Projects

CV Hazard Detection Model

Python, OpenCV, Keras, AWS SageMaker | Lehigh Capstone - Fall 2023

For my Lehigh Capstone project, I developed an advanced computer vision model for hazard detection:

  • Fine-tuned YOLOv5 object detection model to significantly enhance performance for niche applications like detecting cars, pedestrians, and obstacles for cyclists.
  • Utilized diverse datasets, including KITTI and manually collected data, to train the model for various scenarios.
  • Achieved over 200x improvement in performance on nighttime headlight-facing captures, pushing the boundaries of low-light object detection.
  • Implemented the Luxonis DepthAI Python library for the user-facing application, bridging the gap between advanced AI and practical usability.

Community Impact

Eagle Scout Project

Community Service | 2019

For my Eagle Scout project, I led a community service initiative to build sitting benches outside the local Hudson Food Pantry:

  • Coordinated and led a team of volunteers, honing my leadership and team management skills.
  • Managed the project from conception to completion, including planning, fundraising, and execution.
  • Collaborated closely with local community leaders and the food pantry to ensure the project met their needs and expectations.