Summary

Versatile professional with 20+ years of experience, spanning software development, IT support, electronics repair, and culinary management. Proven track record in leadership, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional results. Expertise in full-stack development, hardware/software troubleshooting, and business operations. Passionate about leveraging diverse skills to drive innovation and efficiency in dynamic environments. Adept at combining technical acumen with strong interpersonal skills to foster team collaboration and client satisfaction.

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner & Operator

East Texas Electronics LLC. - Hallsville, TX

Provide comprehensive IT support, electronics repair, and full-stack web & software development solutions while managing a thriving retail location.

2020 - 2021

Tutor

Kenzie Academy - Indianapolis, IN (Remote)

Mentored students in software engineering questions and concepts. Assisting them along their journey to becoming a software engineer.

2013 - 2017

Executive Sous Chef

The 10th, Vail Resorts - Vail, CO

Managed a team of 35+ kitchen staff, oversaw back-of-house operations, and ensured smooth functioning of a high-volume, mountaintop fine dining restaurant.

2011 - 2012

Owner & Operator

Cluckin' Crazy LLC. - Austin, TX

Launched and operated an innovative food trailer business, creating unique chicken wing flavors that became a local favorite in Austin's competitive food scene.

2010 - 2011

JR. Sous Chef

Soliel - Austin, TX

Orchestrated all prep work, ensuring the kitchen line was fully stocked and ready for service, while contributing to menu development and staff training.

2008 - 2009

Extern

Colonial Country Club - Fort Worth, TX

Moved around all F&B facilities and was present during the PGA tour.

2005 - 2007

AM Assistant Manager

Cold Stone Creamery - Arlington, TX

Ensured all products were made, including ice creams, cakes, and waffle cones.

2004 - 2005

Food & Beverage

Six Flags Over Texas - Arlington, TX

Worked the counter selling foot-long hotdogs under the Texas Giant.

Education

Apr 2020

Full-Stack Software Engineer Certificate

Kenzie Academy

Software Engineering

2009

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu

Culinary Arts

Skills

JavaScript

React

Node.js

Next.js

TypeScript

SQL & NoSQL Databases

RESTful API Design

Git & Version Control

Prisma ORM

Swift

React Native Expo

GoLang

Projects

Nerd Stuff of Alabama LLC.

A Shopify e-commerce website using a Liquid Template. The site sells collectible and unique items for nerd culture such as Funko Pops!, Comic Books, and more.

East Texas Electronics LLC.

This was my Shopify store that I built to sell electronics and computer parts globally. It is no longer in operation since shutting down the retail side of things to focus on software development.

Global Sweets Market LLC.

A Shopify e-commerce website using a Liquid Template. The site sells a variety of sweets from around the world.

AICaseReport.com

A Full-Stack web application built using the NextJS t3 stack. This site allows users to utilize AI to generate case reports and case studies for business professionals.

SVG 2 Liquid

A macOS application built using Swift that allows users to convert SVG files to Liquid templates for Shopify. This was a passion project of mine that I built to help Shopify store owners convert their SVG files to Liquid templates.

File Tree Generator

A macOS or Go application that allows users to generate a visual representation of the file structure within a directory.

About Me

Passionate about technology and problem-solving, I bring a unique blend of culinary management experience and software development skills. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can apply my diverse skill set to create innovative solutions and drive business growth. My background in both tech and culinary arts allows me to approach challenges with creativity and precision.

Hobbies

  • Hiking and exploring nature trails
  • Amateur photography, especially landscape and macro shots.
  • Cooking and experimenting with fusion cuisines
  • Traveling to new places and experiencing different cultures.
  • Reading science fiction and technology books
  • Volunteering at local animal shelters to help walk and socialize the dogs.