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Experience / 2004 to present

My résumé.

Software engineering with a focus on interaction design and developer experience.

Explore my work ↗PDF version coming soon.

Career timeline

Software engineering with a UX and front-end specialty. My two current Federal Reserve Board roles are concurrent.

  1. Jun 2020 – present

    Principal Software Engineer

    Federal Reserve Board

    • Lead architecture and delivery of Microsoft 365 web platforms for economics teams, using React, TypeScript, and SPFx with Microsoft Graph and PnPjs to support internal workflows.
    • Architect a reusable enterprise design system, define frontend engineering standards, and create documentation and training that help teams adopt shared components and accessible interfaces.
    • Standardize GitLab templates and CI/CD workflows; mentor engineers on frontend architecture and responsible AI-assisted development practices.
    • React
    • TypeScript
    • SPFx
    • Microsoft 365
    • Microsoft Graph
    • PnPjs
    • GitLab CI/CD
  2. Apr 2025 – present

    AI Frontend Developer

    Federal Reserve Board

    Concurrent with the Principal Software Engineer role.

    • Design and build accessible, responsive chat interfaces for RAG-based retrieval and multi-session conversation workflows.
    • Connect frontend systems to LLM-backed services, working on reliable data flow, frontend performance, and retrieval strategies.
    • Partner with product, design, and accessibility teams to align AI features with WCAG standards and diverse user needs.
    • TypeScript
    • Svelte
    • Node.js
    • Python
    • MongoDB/DocDB
    • LLM APIs
  3. Nov 2018 – Jun 2020

    Senior Software Engineer

    Macy’s

    • Designed the entire Parade Registration application with the New York parade team and worked with technical and offshore developers on implementation. Contributions included .NET Core services, SQL schemas and stored procedures, REST APIs, and responsive web interfaces.
    • Created the mobile UI/UX in Figma and coordinated delivery with offshore teams for native iOS and Android applications; supported on-site deployments and training in New York.
    • Built standalone color and materials repository applications for store design teams, alongside custom SharePoint search interfaces, with accessibility and usability as core concerns.
    • .NET Core
    • SQL Server
    • JavaScript
    • REST APIs
    • HTML/CSS
    • Figma
    • Webpack
  4. Oct 2016 – Oct 2018

    Senior SharePoint Developer

    Codesigned

    • Led custom SharePoint and IntranetPro implementations for enterprise clients. Contributed substantially to a retail client’s employee intranet, including on-site collaboration.
    • Supported the lead React developer on a separate SharePoint-hosted app for that retail client, contributing permissions, data design, and some UI. Users could consult implementation documents while showing management the physical sales-floor layout through a camera.
    • Built information architecture, search experiences, and Nintex workflows; delivered client training and established Git and Git Flow practices across projects.
    • SharePoint
    • React
    • Nintex
    • Information architecture
    • SharePoint Search
    • Git
  5. Feb 2016 – Sep 2016

    SharePoint Developer

    Avid Design

    • Built custom SharePoint web parts, master pages, and page layouts for healthcare systems, combining C#, ASP.NET, and JavaScript with platform lists, libraries, workflows, and security.
    • Worked with clients to translate business processes into responsive, user-centered interfaces for healthcare professionals.
    • SharePoint 2010/2013
    • C#
    • ASP.NET
    • CSOM
    • JavaScript
    • jQuery
  6. Jul 2012 – Jan 2016

    Senior SharePoint Developer

    Macy’s

    • Gathered requirements and built SharePoint applications for Stores, Logistics, Marketing, Merchandising, and HR, connecting business needs to implementation.
    • Integrated external messaging, reporting, and timekeeping data; migrated content and functionality from SharePoint 2010 to 2013 and built SSRS reports.
    • Taught multi-day SharePoint courses and weekly HTML, CSS, and JavaScript customization classes for business teams.
    • SharePoint 2010/2013
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • JavaScript
    • SSRS
  7. 2008 – Jun 2012

    Software Engineer II

    Macy’s Systems & Technology

    • Worked on the Employee Benefits Portal across timekeeping, scheduling, and benefits, and served as development lead for the Annual Benefits Project for three years.
    • Owned, maintained, and developed the Availability application integrating with the Kronos system.
  8. May 2005 – May 2008

    Web Developer, Publications Manager

    Cheer Clothes

    • Designed and developed e-commerce websites.
    • Produced printed materials, combining web design and development with paper product design.
  9. May 2004 – Aug 2004

    Intern

    Proficient Systems Inc

    • Performed quality assurance and testing for web applications.

Skills

Frontend

  • React
  • Svelte
  • TypeScript (strict)
  • SPFx
  • Modern CSS
  • Design systems

Platform

  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Graph
  • PnPjs
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • MongoDB

Practices

  • Accessibility
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Mentoring
  • Technical training

AI engineering

  • RAG interfaces
  • LLM integration
  • AI-assisted development