C4ADS

Head of Software

Aug 2025 - Present

• Lead the engineering team building a SaaS platform for investigating illicit networks and financial crime.

OttLaw LLC

Webmaster

Sept 2024 - Present

• Redesigned the firm's website from a single-page Squarespace site to a multi-page WordPress site with a custom-built theme.
• Integrated click-to-call, XML sitemaps, contact forms, social media feeds, Google Analytics, and Google Business reviews.
• Designed and implemented a comprehensive SEO, performance, and caching strategy, improving PageSpeed scores from a C to an A.
• Set up and managed Google and Facebook advertising campaigns.
• Trained staff on WordPress and all integrated third-party services.

NASA Space Telescope Science Institute

Principal IT Technologist

Aug 2019 - Apr 2024

• Developed CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Docker, and Kubernetes to deploy vendor and in-house applications to AWS and on-premises cloud environments.
• Built a system performance reporting platform using Python, PostgreSQL, Django REST Framework, and Tableau, aggregating KPIs from GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Box, Cisco UC, and others; later migrated high-priority endpoints to a FastAPI service backed by Neo4j and ClickHouse.
• Served as technical lead for the Science Mission Office's Hubble library archive, built on Lucidea's ArchivEra LMS; gathered stakeholder requirements, evaluated solutions, and drove implementation.
• Designed a scalable cloud rendering environment for Houdini 3D clients using VMware, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Founding member of the cross-divisional Private Cloud Engineering Team, establishing best practices for deploying applications across multi-cloud environments.
• Led the FedRAMP/ITAR-compliant rollout of Box using AWS KMS for encryption key management.

Gnarwhal Studios, INC.

CTO and Application Developer

2005 - 2021

• Oversaw all technical decisions for Gnarwhal Studios' production websites and the Humans vs. Zombies game platform.
• Led architecture and development of the HvZ game-tracking web application in Python and Django.
• Products included Humans vs. Zombies and Slap 45.

REW Consulting Services

Senior Software Engineer

Oct 2018 - May 2019

• Embedded with a Fortune 50 financial services firm.
• Built a web application on top of Puppet to orchestrate software deployments across the enterprise.
• Designed SOA micro-service controllers to push updates across approximately 80,000 nodes.
• Built a search service combining Python, Elasticsearch, Puppet facts, and application metadata.

Anthem Engineering, LLC

Senior Application Developer

October 2017 - April 2018

• Integrated the Box.com API as the document storage backend.
• Built a real-time communications layer using Redis, PostgreSQL, and django-channels to push model updates to clients via WebSockets.
• Diagnosed and resolved Ruby/Sinatra defects while onboarding to the language.

b.well Connected Health

Senior Engineer

September 2016 - November 2016

• Integrated proprietary health insurance databases into MySQL to track coverage details including copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket limits.
• Normalized lab result tracking across varying test and reference ranges using PostgreSQL and Django REST Framework to deliver data to a mobile application.
• Integrated Stripe to handle recurring monthly subscription billing.

National Geographic Society

Senior Application Developer

April 2013 - July 2016

• Led backend development of the digital magazine platform, delivering a PostgreSQL/Django API consumed by a third-party mobile application.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Linux containers across all Python-powered web properties.
• Contributed to the services team on internal API workflow management and SOA application initiatives.
• Served as technical lead for Your Shot, National Geographic's global photo-sharing community.

SocialToaster Inc

Senior Application Developer

September 2012 - February 2013

• Engaged as a PostgreSQL and Django consultant to gamify social content amplification for brand clients.
• Introduced CI/CD pipelines, testing standards, and documentation practices to the engineering team.
• Extended platform integrations to additional social networks, including YouTube, via Python.

Bolster Labs Inc. AKA Chalk and Chisel

Senior Application Developer

December 2012

• Integrated Kentico CMS with Facebook Pages for livestrong.org.
• Enhanced fragileoasis.org (NASA) with activity streams powered by django-activity-stream, my open-source project.
• Built a contest judging interface within Django Admin for National Geographic photography competitions.

National Geographic Society

Application Developer

December 2010 - December 2012

• Developed features on a shared PostgreSQL and Django CMS powering National Geographic's newsroom content production.
• Built a photo contest submission platform for NatGeo Travel and Kids.

Lifemax Inc.

Django Developer

June 2009 - June 2010

• Extended the PostgreSQL and Django application to support internationalization, enabling staff to author and manage multilingual content.
• Migrated the full application stack to Media Temple hosting.
• Optimized page load performance and media asset delivery.

The Washington Times

Web Developer

Dec 2008 - June 2010

• Administered the Ellington CMS (the precursor to open-source Django).
• Served as PostgreSQL DBA.
• Developed Python/Django applications with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Open-sourced several internal projects, most available through The Calloway Project.

Open Source Connections

Web Application Developer

Jan 2008 - Mar 2008

• Developed Django applications for a work-order workflow management system.
• Built AJAX utilities including a full CRUD interface.
• Provided post-deployment debugging and end-user support.

Go MCN AKA Live Networks Corp.

Developer & MySQL Administrator

2007

• Built a physician directory website and implemented initial audio telemedicine capabilities.
• Managed MySQL on a VPS, handling user administration and capacity planning.

Groupus / Firefeeds

Developer & Fedora Administrator

2006

• Configured the GroupUS social networking platform with a focus on real-time audio communication.
• Deployed PBX software to broadcast local Washington, D.C. fire and police communications.
• Built a Django-powered community networking site.

Humans vs Zombies Inc.

Web Developer / Ubuntu Administrator

2006

• Created HvZSource, a web platform managing game hosting across six continents.
• Built a custom Django application to track game events, players, tags, and kills.
• Managed mass email campaigns via SendGrid.