About
I'm a software engineer based in Central New Jersey, with a passion for building secure, scalable systems. I grew up in Buffalo, New York, where my interest in software engineering started after taking a Java class in high school. I graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Computer Science and have spent the past five years working on backend systems, most recently in the world of Identity and Access Management.
What I Do
My primary focus is on building secure authentication and authorization systems. I work extensively with OAuth 2.0, Auth0, and microservices architectures. I've designed REST APIs that handle hundreds of thousands of requests and built systems that power recruitment platforms used by companies worldwide.
I enjoy the challenge of making complex systems reliable and efficient. Whether it's reducing token exchanges through smart rate limiting, optimizing database queries, or automating deployment pipelines, I'm always looking for ways to improve performance and developer experience.
Projects
Outside of my professional work, I've dabbled in several languages, such as Rust and Go, by working on side projects. Occasionally, these projects make it past the idea stage and land on my GitHub
df-sync
A utility to sync Dwarf Fortress saves to the cloud. Automatically backs up your game saves to cloud storage, allowing for a more seamless cross-platform experience. Built with Python to handle file monitoring and cloud synchronization.
spotify-library-cleaner
A script to remove outdated metadata from your Spotify library. Cleans up duplicate tracks, removes unavailable songs, and organizes playlists. Uses the Spotify Web API and TypeScript for type-safe operations.
sm-dedupe
A tool to remove duplicates from your Stepmania songs folder. Analyzes song files, detects duplicates based on metadata and hash comparison, and safely removes redundant files. Written in Haskell for functional programming practice.
DeciBel-Cogs
Cogs for Attila, the Stevens Melee Discord bot. Custom Discord bot extensions for the Stevens Institute of Technology Super Smash Bros. Melee community. Features tournament management, player rankings, and match reporting.
Beyond Code
I'm a retired competitive Super Smash Bros. Melee player. I competed in the Tristate region as Decibel, maining Sheik and Zelda across 20 tournaments. The competitive mindset and analytical thinking from Melee continue to influence how I approach problem-solving in software engineering.
These days, I channel my competitive energy into volleyball. I actively compete in indoor, sand doubles, and grass doubles tournaments and leagues throughout New Jersey.