About Me

BACKGROUND

I'm a Full Stack Developer with a unique journey through Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem. From witnessing the mobile revolution firsthand to building innovative solutions today, my path has given me a distinctive perspective on how technology transforms businesses and lives.

10+ Years in Tech Environment
Full Stack Development
Business Tech Solutions
IOT/Smarthome Expert

SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES

Programming Languages

Python Python
C# C#
Java Java
PHP PHP
Swift Swift
Javascript Javascript
CSS CSS
SQL SQL

Frameworks & Tools

ASP.NET ASP.NET
Django Django
AngularJS AngularJS
Ionic Ionic
Bootstrap Bootstrap
jQuery jQuery
Node.js Node.js
Express.js Express.js
MongoDB MongoDB
WordPress WordPress

Software Utilities

RealPage OneSite RealPage OneSite
FL Studio FL Studio
Pro Tools Pro Tools
Nuendo Steinberg Nuendo

TECHNICAL JOURNEY

The Spark at Apple's Doorstep

My tech journey began unexpectedly in Cupertino, California, where I worked as a leasing agent across from Apple headquarters in 2011. During the smartphone revolution, I witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of technology as I helped place countless Apple engineers in their new homes. The energy was infectious - seeing young professionals being offered remarkable opportunities in tech sparked my curiosity about the industry's potential.

Apple's Infinite Loop HQ in 2011

Apple's former headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California - September 2011.

Silicon Valley's Mobile Classroom

In 2013, I became one of San Francisco's first Lyft and Uber drivers, turning my car into a rolling hub of tech inspiration. For two years, my passengers were the architects of the digital revolution - software engineers, IT professionals, and startup founders from San Francisco's SOMA district. Each ride was an opportunity to learn about tech culture, with conversations that opened my eyes to the possibilities in software development.

My Nissan Sentra and Dodge Journey with a Lyft mustache

My Nissan Sentra pictured here next to my dad's Dodge Journey donning Lyft's iconic pink mustache in Milpitas, California - October 2013

The Pivot

Inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of Silicon Valley's young innovators and their ability to impact users worldwide through software, I made a decisive career change. I returned to my hometown of Vancouver, Canada, to pursue formal education in Software Systems Development at BCIT. This decision wasn't just about changing careers - it was about transforming my fascination with technology into expertise.

Graduating BCIT's SSD certification program

Getting my Software Systems Development certification at BCIT in downtown Vancouver, BC - June 2017

Launch

In 2017, I graduated with distinction from BCIT's Software Systems Development program, emerging as a full-stack web developer. My unique journey - from leasing agent to rideshare driver to software developer - has given me a distinctive perspective on how technology can transform lives and businesses. This unconventional path has become my greatest strength, allowing me to approach software development with both technical expertise and real-world business insight.

Visiting Meta Headquarters in 2019

Visiting Meta (formerly Facebook) Headquarters in Menlo Park, California - November 2019