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.
SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES
Programming Languages
Python
C#
Java
PHP
Swift
Javascript
CSS
SQL
Frameworks & Tools
ASP.NET
Django
AngularJS
Ionic
Bootstrap
jQuery
Node.js
Express.js
MongoDB
WordPress
Software Utilities
RealPage OneSite
FL Studio
Pro Tools
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 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 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.
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 (formerly Facebook) Headquarters in Menlo Park, California - November 2019