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.