Backend & Systems Software Developer | Technical Instructor
Building production-ready APIs and gamified learning tools with Spring Boot, Java, and systems-level C. Double majoring in Cybersecurity & Computer Science with a Fintech minor at UNG.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Code Ninjas Bux (WIP)
Multi-tenant platform for Code Ninjas locations with ledger-based currency system using immutable transactions. Two independent SPAs (admin dashboard + student portal) with external API integration for progression sync and purchase workflows maintaining inventory/ledger consistency.
CentDash
Personal finance API with CSV-to-database migration, aggregation endpoints, and carefully structured ORM mappings with cent-based precision. Foundation for multi-user platform.
Inventory API
Clean REST API with CRUD, regex SKU validation, low-stock alerts, and centralized exception handling. 9 endpoints, production-ready.
ADDITIONAL WORK
EXPERIENCE
Code Ninjas
Sensei & Content Team. Teaching ages 7-14, achieved 87% trial-to-membership conversion (50 pts above national avg). Co-designing Unreal pathway, building Code Ninjas Bux gamification system.
Freelance Web Dev
Full-stack applications, client management, end-to-end delivery.
Tennis Warehouse
Lead Stringer. QA, training, inventory, process improvements.
TECH STACK
EDUCATION
University of North Georgia
GPA: 3.54 | Dean's List Fall 2025
Completed: Computer Science I & II, Information Technologies, Applied Cybersecurity, Script Programming, Intro to Criminal Justice
Spring 2026: Computer Ethics & Social Issues, Computer Organization & Architecture, Data Networks
CORE STRENGTHS
Backend Architecture
Spring Boot, RESTful design, JPA with inheritance patterns, validation, global exception handling, layered architecture.
Systems Programming
Current focus on C for systems fundamentals, Linux/CLI workflows, custom tooling, performance-oriented development.
Technical Teaching
Curriculum building, mentoring all ages, debugging instruction, engagement systems that drive 87% conversion.
AVAILABILITY
Software Engineering Internship
Summer 2026 internships, part-time contract work available. Backend/API specialties with Spring Boot, RESTful design, systems programming (C). Strong fundamentals in Java, data structures, algorithms, and software architecture.
Cybersecurity Internship
Summer 2026 cybersecurity internships in application security, secure coding, or security engineering. Coursework in Applied Cybersecurity, Script Programming, and Computer Science fundamentals. Interest in API security, secure architecture patterns, and vulnerability analysis.
Contact
Atlanta, GA based. Open to remote opportunities.