I'm a software engineer based in Minneapolis, currently building backend systems at Target on the JVM stack. I focus on reliable logistics and inventory systems, event-driven architecture, and tools that make complex operations easier to run. Outside of work, I enjoy playing volleyball, following the Timberwolves, and walking and hiking.

Experience

v3.0

Senior Software Engineer

Target, Minneapolis, MN

  • Design and build large-scale logistics and inventory systems that improve operational efficiency, reduce labor costs, and strengthen system reliability.
  • Architect reliable, secure applications handling up to 85 million requests per day.
  • Build event-driven systems that consume and publish hundreds of millions of Kafka messages daily.
  • Mentor engineers, lead cross-team collaboration, and represent the team in public speaking engagements.
  • Serve as on-call engineer, diagnosing and resolving production incidents to maintain system reliability.
  • Lead system design initiatives supporting opportunities worth more than $500 million.
  • Build applications that eliminate inefficient team member workflows and deliver $50 million in annual savings.
v2.0

Software Engineer

Target, Minneapolis, MN

  • Focused on warehouse applications that improved team member quality of life and efficiency.
  • Built websites and support flows that enabled faster recovery from and investigation into issues.
  • Led technical investigations into new initiatives and introduced processes that improved inventory reliability and space utilization.
v1.0

Technology Leadership Program Engineer

Target, Minneapolis, MN

  • Rotated across engineering teams, gaining exposure to different areas of the business and technology stacks.
  • Served as a leadership coach, welcoming and mentoring new engineers while supporting fellow pod coaches.
  • Facilitated workshops and lessons to help engineers develop their leadership skills.
  • Led store tours, giving attendees insight into how Target uses technology systems to operate efficiently.

Skills

Languages

  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • Python
  • SQL

Frameworks & Tools

  • Micronaut
  • Spring
  • Kafka
  • Docker
  • AWS
  • Grafana
  • CI/CD
  • Git
  • NoSql

Practices & Architecture

  • REST API Development
  • Microservices Architecture
  • System Architecture Design
  • Performance Optimization
  • Integration Testing
  • NoSQL Database Design

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN — Minor in Leadership

Certifications

  • MBA Essentials Certificate — LSE
  • Database Querying with SQL — OpenClassrooms
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Certificate — Louisiana State University