Experience

Professional journey and technical background

Work Experience

  • WeedmapsJan 2016–Present

    Software Engineer III (Aug 2025 - Present)

    • Transitioned to Developer Tools and Services team, building internal software that accelerates development velocity.
    • Create developer tools enabling teams to ship code quickly and efficiently across the platform.
    • Design test environments and CI/CD pipeline interfaces with Infrastructure and Application Development teams.
    • Deliver solutions from consumer-facing platforms to internal tooling, owning features from design through deployment.
    • Champion engineering excellence through pair programming, code reviews, and documentation.
    • Build internal APIs enhancing the consumer eCommerce experience on weedmaps.com.

    Sr. Quality Engineer (Feb 2020 - Aug 2025)

    • Built and maintained a CLI for Playwright test execution across different codebases and environments.
    • Replaced hardcoded shell/YAML logic with unified CLI-based test orchestration.
    • Enabled pre-merge testing workflows within CI pipelines for improved reliability.
    • Developed documentation and onboarding materials for local and CI test affordances.
    • Created Playwright API tests for cart integrations (Dutchie, Treez, Flowhub) and job orchestration.
    • Advised engineering teams on test structure, automation reliability, and developer enablement.

    Quality Engineer Analyst (Jan 2016 - Feb 2020)

    • Performed rigorous manual black box testing to identify defects and ensure product quality.
    • Created and managed test suites from ground zero for regression, functionality, performance, and API testing.
    • Reviewed product specifications to understand QA acceptance criteria and deliverables.
    • Facilitated test plan reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive coverage.
    • Acted as liaison between development, product management, and customer support teams.
    • Identified and escalated quality issues promptly to drive continuous improvements.
  • BonfireSep 2015–Feb 2016

    Operations Manager

    • Operations and Hiring Manager for customer service contact center specializing in Local SEO.
    • Day-to-day management of Local SEO, PPC & Social Media campaigns.
    • Organized clientele through SalesForce to ensure quality of customer relations management.
  • Mocan MediaJan 2014–Sep 2015

    Quality Assurance Manager

    • Performed call monitoring and provided trend data to management team.
    • Managed proper quality assurance policies and procedures.
    • Prepared and analyzed internal/external quality reports for management staff review.
  • Madera ProduceOct 2012–Sep 2013

    Warehouse Laborer

    • Monitored inventory for coolers and storage rooms.
    • Operated bobtail/flat bed deliveries to local stores and restaurants.
    • Organized pallets and prepared produce for storage.
  • Various High Schools2010–2015

    Percussion & Visual Tech

    University HS, Mater Dei HS, Beyer HS, Madera HS, Sanger HS

    • Instructed percussion sections and visual programs.
    • Developed young musicians through technique coaching.
  • Highland High School2023–Present

    Percussion Volunteer. Developing young musicians and future leaders.

  • Flux Indoor Percussion2024–Present

    Battery consultant. A new chapter. Feels right.

  • POW Percussion2015–2022

    Battery & ensemble coordinator. Legacy builder.

  • Blue Stars2014–2018

    Snareline tech. Tour life and hard truths.

  • Pulse Percussion2012–2014

    Snareline. Peak performance, peak identity crisis.

    lmaooo.

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