Remote Software Developer II - San Antonio, Texas

Ventura Telephone | 2023 - Present

Software Developer II

Created and maintained full stack applications for the telecommunications industry, using a combination of Laravel and PHP for back-end development, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end interfaces, and MySQL for database management.

Built a scheduling system for technicians servicing AT&T’s 1000+ work sites throughout California, integrating RESTful APIs as well as WebSockets for real-time updates and communication with our React Native app.

Refactored and optimized legacy codebases to improve performance, reduce technical debt, and increase documentation.

Managed deployments and development environments using AWS, Docker, and Digital Ocean.

Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, automated testing, and deployment workflows.

Used Jira to track tasks and issues, facilitating Agile development practices such as sprint planning, and daily stand-ups to ensure timely delivery of projects.

University of Texas at San Antonio | 2024 - 2025

Researcher

Developed voice-activated control systems for autonomous wheelchair navigation, enabling users to issue hands-free driving commands such as "move forward," "turn left," or "stop."

Designed and implemented obstacle detection and avoidance algorithms, leveraging LIDAR and vision-based sensors to ensure safe navigation in dynamic environments.

Researched and integrated a ResNet-based Differentiable Depth Normalization (DDN) model for real-time scene analysis, improving depth estimation and object recognition accuracy.

Optimized smartphone-powered computer vision systems using the Android platform, enabling real-time data processing and wireless communication between the wheelchair and a central control unit.

Conducted experiments and testing to ensure the system's reliability in complex indoor and outdoor environments, achieving consistent performance in real-world scenarios.

Collaborated with professors and other student researchers to refine algorithms, improve usability, and prepare the solution for deployment in assistive technology applications.

USDA Forest Service Project | 2024

Researcher

Conducted advanced geospatial analysis, integrating satellite imagery and National Forest Inventory (NFI) data to develop predictive machine learning models for forest management.

Built a reusable library of scripts in Google Earth Engine, focusing on large-scale data visualization and processing, and incorporated R and Python for statistical analysis and reporting.

Utilized SQL and Excel to organize and query vast datasets, creating user-friendly data management solutions for forest inventory assessments.

Designed workflows and visualizations to aid in understanding forest health, biomass, and carbon sequestration across various geographic regions.

Contributed to an international initiative aimed at equipping other countries with tools and methodologies to enhance their NFIs, fostering sustainable forest management practices globally.

University Technology Solutions | 2022-2023

IT Specialist II

Provided first-line technical support to students, faculty, and staff, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues to ensure minimal disruption to academic and administrative operations.

Utilized ServiceNow to efficiently manage, categorize, and route tickets, ensuring accurate assignment to appropriate departments and timely resolution of issues.

Maintained detailed ticket documentation, tracking issue resolution progress and following up with users to confirm satisfaction and system functionality.

Diagnosed and resolved a variety of technical problems, including connectivity issues, system malfunctions, and account access problems, often collaborating with specialized teams to address complex cases.

Acted as a liaison between users and technical departments, translating technical jargon into user-friendly language to enhance understanding and foster smooth communication.

Delivered guidance on the use of university technology resources, including email systems, learning management platforms, and network access tools, empowering users to operate more independently.

Assisted with onboarding processes for new faculty and students, ensuring smooth transitions into the university’s IT ecosystem.