Strategy-Minded Principal Engineer, Architect, Technology Leader & Motivator
I bring 20+ years of experience architecting and delivering cloud-native distributed systems that serve millions of developers across thousands of organizations. I excel at building performant, scalable applications that delight users — especially developer-facing platforms and tools.
A unique blend of technical excellence, leadership, and strategic vision
Pioneered automated malware detection for software supply chains, protecting millions of developers worldwide
20+ years architecting distributed systems serving thousands of organizations at massive scale
Leveraging AI across the entire SDLC to ship secure, high-quality software faster than traditional approaches
Built platforms serving millions of developers with performant, scalable applications that delight users
As a pioneer of Agentic Software Delivery, I leverage AI powerfully across the entire software development lifecycle — from planning and architecture through testing, hardening, and review — to ship secure, lovable software faster than traditional approaches. This approach combines cutting-edge technology with proven engineering principles to deliver exceptional results.
I'm polyglot by nature, with deep expertise across Rust, Go, Node.js, Java, and PHP. I'm framework-agnostic and believe in choosing the right tool for the job. My technical foundation includes deep expertise in event-driven architectures, microservices, and serverless deployments — patterns that enable systems to scale efficiently and reliably.
I thrive in startup and highly-innovative environments, and especially love opportunities to work on high-impact projects and products that make the world better — like my experiences in EdTech, where technology can transform learning experiences. My unique blend of hands-on technical execution, product thinking, and leadership makes me effective at bridging the gap between engineering teams and business objectives.
Whether pioneering first-to-market solutions like automated malware detection for software supply chains, or building platforms that scale to billions of events, I deliver outcomes that matter. I combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to create solutions that don't just work — they excel.
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