Engineer. Leader.
Strategic Technologist.

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Analytical problem-solver who delivered $1.8M enterprise initiatives supporting 20K+ users while discovering critical security vulnerability. Proven technical leader with resilient adaptability across evolving technology stacks. Currently pursuing MS in Cyber Operations with 3.388 GPA.

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About Me

Senior Software Engineer with 20+ years developing enterprise applications at Union Pacific Railroad, where complex systems and mission-critical reliability shape every decision. Expert in analytical problem-solving and technical leadership—the kind that transforms legacy challenges into modern solutions and leads teams through technology transitions most organizations never attempt. Demonstrated resilience by successfully navigating Angular framework evolution (8-17) while maintaining applications serving 20,000+ users. Graduate-certified in Cybersecurity, I combine deep technical expertise with business acumen to build applications that don't just work—they drive operational excellence.

My Skills

Languages

JavaScript 80%
TypeScript 70%
HTML5 85%
CSS3 75%
Python 65%

Technologies

Angular
React
Next.js
Lit
AWS
Svelte

Core Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Technical Leadership & Team Development
  • Resilience & Agility
  • Full-Stack Development (Angular 8-17, Python, JavaScript)
  • Cybersecurity & Risk Assessment (Google & Graduate Certified)
  • Agile Scrum (CSM Certified)

My Recent Career

Union Pacific Railroad

Career Progression • June 2016 - Present

Key Achievements

  • Security Engineering: Discovered critical SMTP spoofing vulnerability using Python analysis (July 2024)
  • Technical Leadership: Trained 50+ professionals and coordinate monthly tech deep dives with 20+ stakeholders
  • Technology Evolution: Successfully transitioned from legacy systems to Angular 8-17 while maintaining $1.8M applications
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1

Associate System Engineer (Technology)

September 2024 - Present

Leading development of customer-facing web applications using JavaScript frameworks (Lit and Angular). Coordinating monthly tech deep dives with 20+ cross-functional stakeholders since September 2024. Enhanced Customer Vision search functionality through Angular 17 implementation.

2

Manager I Audit Information Technology (Finance)

January 2024 - August 2024

Directed IT audits and security assessments, executing detailed audits on CIS v7 controls over 6-month period (January-August 2024). Discovered critical SMTP spoofing vulnerability through Python analysis in July 2024, escalating significant email security risk to Tech leadership.

3

Associate System Engineer (Technology)

December 2021 - December 2023

Built Shipment Management application with Angular 14 over 9-month development cycle (2022-2023), contributing to $1.8M initiative supporting 20K+ users with 1.7M monthly hits. Developed enterprise platforms including Shipment Dashboard, Forecast, Track Shipment, and analytics dashboard providing business intelligence across shipping operations. Reduced operational costs by 22%.

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Contact

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Location

PO BOX 27593

Omaha, NE 68127