Currently working as Lead Software Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, developing for multi-mission projects, including Mars 2020 Rover, Psyche and Europa Clipper. I also design and develop backend applications for the Deep Space Network (DSN), enabling operators worldwide to gain a in-depth awareness of multiple spacecraft to ensure the seamless downlink and uplink of data.
Lead Software Engineer for Europa Clipper Flight System Performance Analysis. Build and manage Python Flask servers and libraries, ensuring seamless integration of uplink and downlink data. Design resilient solutions for interfacing with internal APIs, integrating SQL and GraphQL to streamline data analysis processes.
Lead Backend Engineer and Database Architect for the Integrated Modeling Environment. Designed and developed REST APIs and additional microservices that facilitate mathematically modeling and designing spacecraft by allowing connected users to collaborate in workspaces and share changes real-time via web sockets. Built using Python, Node.js, React.js. Uses ArangoDB as a datastore.
Co-creator of a web application that allows engineers to design and 3D model small satellites (CubeSats). This application was approved for licensing. Built using Python, Node.js, Polymer.js and Unity WebGL. Uses MongoDB as a datastore.
I'm also a guest lecturer at California State University Los Angeles where I teach Computer Sciences courses for Web Application Design & Development.
On rare occasions and for the right project, I freelance.
14+ years of developing JavaScript with an in-depth knowledge of ES6+. Experienced with integrating TypeScript into various projects. 11+ years of building Node.js Servers, Command Line Interfaces and Custom Node Modules. Experienced with architecting REST APIs and websocket applications. 9+ years of Python experience with versions 2.7 and 3+ for building Custom Libraries and working with Flask Web Servers.
Architected and Designed multiple databases systems by evaluating requirements, identifying structural necessities and then implementing effective solutions to store and retrieve data. Integrated applications with various databases such as MongoDB, MySQL, ElasticSearch and ArangoDB.
Knowledgeable and experienced with Test Driven Development (TDD) methodology. Continuously use and practice TDD throughout the development life-cycle. Experienced with several testing frameworks such as Mocha, Jest, and Tox.