About Me
Full-stack developer and software engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience building secure, scalable applications and over 9 years of combined experience in IT and adjacent technical roles.
Seven years providing both remote and on-site technical support for hardware, software, and networking issues across personal and professional environments, with a strong focus on customer service and practical troubleshooting.
I thrive in high-urgency environments where priorities shift fast, owning cross-functional work across engineering, growth, and operations. At Rise DDS, I audited 300+ client accounts and built internal automation programs, including a cross-platform Auto-Website-Checker, that expanded audit depth while cutting QA completion time by 80%.
Experience & Education
Technical Analyst and Growth Executive
Rise DDS
2026
- ▸Owned a broad cross-functional scope across growth, analytics, operations, and technical troubleshooting to unblock the most urgent business needs
- ▸Built and optimized Google Ads campaigns, including automation scripts for budget pacing, holiday exclusions, and office-hour scheduling
- ▸Standardized reporting with GA4, Looker Studio, CallRail, Google Trends, and SEMrush to deliver clear optimization plans
- ▸Optimized title tags and meta descriptions using proprietary software and shortcodes, plus internal linking and backlink strategies
- ▸Handled advanced front-end fixes and custom CSS changes on production websites, including edge cases escalated by teammates
- ▸Improved client SEO performance from low rankings (50+) to top-3 positions consistently, with frequent #1 placements
- ▸Optimized Google Business Profiles (GBP/GMB) to improve local search visibility, map pack presence, and lead quality
- ▸Recovered Mailgun deliverability from out-of-compliance failure levels to a 2% failure rate (under the 5% threshold), with reporting plans to sustain sub-1%
- ▸Audited 300+ client accounts and built triage spreadsheets that prioritized highest-impact fixes per account
- ▸Expanded QA website audit depth while reducing completion time by 80% by building internal programs, including a cross-platform (macOS/Windows) Auto-Website-Checker
- ▸Delivered results across dental and law practices as well as construction, roofing, HVAC, and medical offices, including DSOs with 100+ locations
- ▸Handled urgent development requests before formal ticket intake, then implemented a Linear workflow for cross-team tracking
- ▸Worked directly with C-suite and department heads to present workflow improvements, raise compliance issues, and drive company-wide efficiency
- ▸Worked with HIPAA-sensitive information using compliant handling practices across tracking, reporting, and account operations
COO
Saltwater Energy Solutions
Present
- ▸Designed internal apps and developed backend systems using SQL and Python
- ▸Created data logging dashboard (KP184PY) for real-time monitoring with coulomb meters, DC power sensors, and resistance loggers
- ▸Worked hand-in-hand with University of Michigan and Lawrence Technological University on collaborative initiatives
- ▸Provided technical support for lab/software systems
- ▸Co-founded and managed operations
Business Owner
Zhu Industries LLC
Present
- ▸Started as a marketing/promotional company, pivoted to technical consulting and finish carpentry when venue partner moved out of state
- ▸Operated business combining carpentry and technical consulting
- ▸Designed and managed a 33-GPU server rack
- ▸Provided full-stack technical solutions using Bash, Python, and Linux
- ▸Delivered networking support and troubleshooting for Windows/macOS/Linux
- ▸Consulted on a FIPS-validated encrypted storage solution for a high-security client: configured full-disk encryption, secure partitioning, and hardened OS deployment (Tails) for a portable, compliance-oriented workflow
- ▸Hardened workstations after elderly fraud and scam incidents—restricting installs, tightening browser safety, and locking down remote admin to prevent recurrence
IT Support Specialist/Technician
Tener Technologies
Previous
- ▸Delivered remote and on-site technical support
- ▸Recovered business systems from ransomware attacks with backup restoration, containment, and post-incident hardening
- ▸Provided end-to-end hardware support
Independent Trader
Self-Employed
Previous
- ▸Created Python tools for data-driven analysis
- ▸Built TradeButler, a local-first desktop trade journal and analytics platform for structured performance tracking
- ▸Implemented Wheel House Income trading strategy
- ▸Developed custom indicators using Pine Script
Associate's Degree in Data Analytics
Mott Community College
In Progress
- ▸Currently pursuing Associate's Degree in Data Analytics
Entrepreneurship Studies
Eastern Michigan University
Previous
- ▸Studied Entrepreneurship
- ▸Applied this knowledge to starting ZHU Industries LLC
Technical Experience
Python
- •Desktop GUI apps (PyQt6)
- •Discord bot development
- •Automation scripts
- •NLP applications
JavaScript
- •Web application frontends
- •Interactive UI components
- •API integrations
TypeScript
- •Type-safe React components
- •TradeButler frontend
- •API type definitions
- •Full-stack type safety
Rust
- •TradeButler backend (5.6k+ LOC)
- •60+ Tauri command handlers
- •High-performance analytics
- •Trade pairing algorithms
C#
- •SharpShot desktop application
- •.NET 8.0 development
- •WPF UI framework
- •Portable applications
SQL
- •Database queries
- •TradeButler SQLite operations
- •PostgreSQL schema design
- •Data migrations
Bash
- •Ubuntu server automation
- •Health check scripts
- •24/7 uptime management
- •System administration
PHP
- •WordPress plugin/theme configuration
- •Site troubleshooting
- •CMS customizations
- •Server-side scripting
HTML5
- •SEO-friendly page structure
- •Landing/page template edits
- •Metadata markup
- •Content scaffolding
Certifications & Badges
Google Ads Certification
Issued March 2026
Google Cloud Security & Identity Fundamentals
Google Cloud
Issued May 2025
Google Analytics Certification
Issued May 2025
Manage Kubernetes in Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Issued July 2025
Featured Projects
A collection of projects I've built with passion and attention to detail
SharpShot
FeaturedPortable screenshot and screen recording tool designed to be more seamless and efficient than built-in Windows screen capture options.
TradeButler
FeaturedProduction-ready, local-first desktop application for trade logging, analytics, and emotional-state tracking with end-to-end full-stack ownership.
Fupo Desktop Assistant
FeaturedWork-in-progress Alexa-like desktop assistant with Tauri frontend and Python backend hybrid architecture. Features voice control, Spotify integration, NLP capabilities, weather monitoring, and web automation. Upcoming Cursor AI chat integration using subscription-based access.
BemoriaVS - Discord RPG Bot
FeaturedComprehensive text-based RPG Discord bot with PostgreSQL backend, featuring modular systems including an advanced fishing mechanic, combat, crafting, NPCs, and party management.
Remote Ubuntu File/Game Server
FeaturedClient-focused automated server solution eliminating physical access needs through comprehensive remote management, health monitoring, and Discord integration.
Windows Audio Device Switcher
FeaturedPyQt6-based automation tool for instant audio output switching with customizable hotkeys, system tray integration, and Windows startup management.
File Format Converter
FeaturedCollaborative PyQt6 desktop application for converting files between multiple formats (images, documents, spreadsheets) with intelligent format detection and user-friendly GUI.
Google Ads Scripts
FeaturedProduction Google Ads scripting suite for day schedules, holiday exclusions, and budget-control coordination with label-safe automation.
Auto-Website-Checker
FeaturedCross-platform (macOS/Windows) PyQt6 QA utility for structured website audits across desktop, tablet, and mobile with pass/fail reporting and optional portable builds.
GIS-Radial-Population-Estimator
FeaturedGIS population estimation app that calculates population inside a radius using Census geographies and area-weighted spatial overlap.
AI & Prompt Engineering
Early adopter since AI's inception. Expert in structured prompt engineering, efficient token usage, and critical AI evaluation. Experience with model training (DistilBERT) and production AI integration.
Cursor
Primary IDE with AI pair programming
Daily development workflow
Claude
Long-form content & analysis
Documentation & deep analysis
ChatGPT
Complex problem solving & architecture
Strategic planning & code review
Top 1% of messages sent • First 3% of users
Gemini
Research & multi-modal tasks
Information gathering & verification
Prompt Engineering: Good vs Bad
Interactive comparison showcasing effective prompt engineering techniques
Ineffective Prompt
Issues:
- Too vague - leads to generic solutions
- No context - AI makes assumptions
- Unclear requirements - creates technical debt
- No validation - code I don't understand
Effective Prompt
Why it works:
Specific requirements, expected output format, error handling, and testing requirements lead to production-ready code.
Core Principles
Structured Prompts
Using clear context, constraints, and expected output formats
Iterative Refinement
Building on AI responses with follow-up questions and corrections
Critical Evaluation
Never blindly following AI - always validating and understanding output
Reducing Technical Debt
Avoiding bad prompts and unsupervised AI work that creates code I don't understand
Experience & Expertise
Model Training
DistilBERT & Small Models
Experience training and fine-tuning transformer models for specific use cases
Reducing Technical Debt
Never Unsupervised
I never let AI work unsupervised or generate code I don't fully understand. Every solution is validated and comprehended before implementation.
Avoiding Bad Prompts
Vague prompts create technical debt. I use structured, specific prompts that produce maintainable, understandable code.
Result
Clean, maintainable codebase with minimal technical debt. Every AI-generated solution is understood, validated, and fits seamlessly into the architecture.
AI Adoption Timeline
Early Adopter (2020-2022)
First generation AI tools
Advanced Usage (2022-2024)
Prompt engineering & model training
Production Integration (2024+)
AI-powered development workflows
"AI is a powerful tool, but it requires human judgment. I use AI to amplify my capabilities, not replace my critical thinking. Every AI-generated solution is validated, understood, and refined before implementation."