About Me

Software Engineer based in Raleigh, NC

About#

I’m a results-driven software engineer with 5+ years of expertise leading cloud-based AI initiatives and architecting scalable solutions. I have a proven track record driving significant projects from inception, reducing costs by 88%, and mentoring teams in best practices while delivering enterprise-wide impact.

Currently, I work at IBM as a QA/Test Developer and member of the z Platform Evaluation Team (zPET), where I lead cross-functional teams in building agentic solutions for z/OS systems. My work focuses on bringing modern AI capabilities to enterprise mainframe systems and testing them against our quality standards

For fun, I like to lift weights, train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, read books or play games.

Journey#

My career at IBM began in 2020 as an intern while pursuing my Computer Science degree at Siena College. After an extensive screening process—including multiple interviews over several months and a three-hour technical examination—I joined IBM’s database squad, helping companies store and manage data at scale while maintaining security and integrity. IBM extended my internship through graduation and offered me a full-time position upon completing my degree.

Since then, I’ve progressed from intern to architect roles, focusing on z/OS systems and pioneering AI integration within IBM Z. I apply data structures and algorithms to solve complex technical challenges, develop custom web crawlers for generative AI applications, and bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Experience#

IBM - QA/Test Developer (10/2024-Present)

Leading z/OS engineers in building agentic solutions for z/OS Dump Management, accelerating enterprise AI adoption
Architecting and deploying multi-modal RAG systems using Python, FastAPI, Bee AI, and Docling, processing diverse data sources including videos, PDFs, runlogs, and GitHub wikis
Drove automation initiative reducing manual regression testing costs by 88% through Galasa, Ansible, and Jenkins implementation
Facilitated and administered IBM Cloud account infrastructure for executive-level AI projects, developing access management processes and monitoring solutions
Orchestrated seamless migration of AI applications between cloud accounts handling PII/SPI data with zero service interruption

IBM - Technical Architect (12/2023-10/2024)

Spearheaded end-to-end development of AskiCDNet for IBM Client Delivery Network (iCDNet)
Architected and implemented generative LLM-powered RAG solution using Langchain, Milvus, watsonx.data and watsonx.ai
Led strategic migration from Java monolith to Python microservices architecture, improving scalability and maintainability while ensuring security compliance
Mentored engineering team on development best practices and modern architecture patterns

IBM - ML Engineer (12/2022-12/2023)

Designed CI/CD pipelines for AskiCDNet digital worker platform using watsonx Assistant and Cirrus
Developed Java Spring Boot REST API middleware integrating ServiceNow, Palo Alto Prisma, and other third-party APIs for advanced customer support
Improved system performance by 40% through strategic caching and query optimization, enhancing user experience across the platform

IBM - Software Developer (July 2021 - December 2022)

Designed and developed REST APIs using Node.js and Express.js, enabling seamless integration with z/TPF systems
Created a VSCode extension for the z/TPF Learning Platform, providing an innovative solution for remote z/TPF development in C/C++
Implemented unit tests and adhered to best practices to maintain high code quality, ensuring reliability and stability
Facilitated team retrospectives in agile meetings, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Promoted to Band 6

IBM - Backend Development Intern (June 2020 - July 2021)

Developed features in C for the middleware & security squad that helped increase SSL security
Implemented a MongoDB security interface in C++ for the database squad, improving role-based access control user experience
Learned z/TPF operating system development
Location: Poughkeepsie, New York
Extended internship through graduation, leading to full-time offer

Education#

Siena College - B.S. Computer Science, Minor in Entrepreneurship (2017-2021)

GPA: 3.5/4.0
Honors: President’s List Spring 2019, Dean’s List Fall 2020, Dean’s List Spring 2020
Member: Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computer Science Honor Society)
Celebration of Academic Excellence Certificate
Served as project manager for capstone course developing a website for a high school programming contest
Research Assistant (Nov 2019 - Apr 2020): Developed Java frontend with Swing/JavaFX for novel AI implementation in conjunction with GE and Department of Defense, visualizing AI decisions over time
Teaching Assistant (Sep 2018 - Apr 2019): Assisted with Java and GameMaker classes, troubleshot student code
ITS Student Consultant (Aug 2019 - Nov 2019): Troubleshot technical issues ranging from networking to hardware
Competed in Ludum Dare, a 48-hour game competition
Practiced competitive programming on HackerRank and LeetCode
Built cross-disciplinary apps combining business and technical perspectives

Saint John Vianney High School (2013-2017)

Skills#

Top Skills: Python, Jenkins, Linux, IBM Cloud, and z/OS

Technical Stack: IBM Cloud, z/OS, z/TPF, Machine Learning for z/OS (MLz), AI System Services on z/OS, Watsonx Assistant for Z (WXA4Z), Go, Python, C, C++, Linux, Watsonx, Langchain, RAG, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Postgres, MongoDB, REST APIs, Ansible, Java, Node.js, Express.js, React, Git/GitHub, Cirrus, Galasa

Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Elementary)

Certifications#

IBM Agile Explorer Badge
IBM Consulting Generative AI Foundations
Python for Data Science Badge

Patents & Innovation#

I hold several patents through IBM invention disclosures and mentor engineers in intellectual property development and the patent submission process, fostering innovation across teams.

Early Career & Teaching#

Before joining IBM full-time, I gained diverse experience in software development and education:

Black Rocket Productions - Technical Customer Support Specialist (May 2019 - Aug 2019)

Developed proprietary software to automate cloud computers through the Paperspace API
Provided quality assurance for software and courses in schools across the United States
Debugged, tested, and corrected student and instructor code in various programming languages
Supervised instructors across the country

Black Rocket Productions - Assistant Instructor (June 2018 - Aug 2018)

Taught students game development, app development, and multiplayer games
Facilitated a safe, fun, and educational atmosphere during camp hours

Projects & Community#

I maintain an active presence on GitHub with 26 public repositories, showcasing work in Java, Go, Python, C/C++, and web technologies. Notable achievements include being an Arctic Code Vault Contributor and earning Pull Shark recognition.

Currently learning Go and exploring emerging technologies across various domains. I develop custom web crawlers for generative AI applications and apply data structures and algorithms to complex technical challenges.