My Education & Work Experience .

Experience

  • Sr. Full-Stack Next.JS Developer / Cryptography Engineer / Chief Technology Officer  @Access Vault

    March 2025 - May 2025 | Remote
    • Engineered a comprehensive credential management system with military-grade encryption including CRYSTALS-Kyber and Dilithium post-quantum cryptography implementation, protecting sensitive business credentials against future quantum computing attacks
    • Implemented zero-knowledge encryption architecture with secure memory management for best-in-class protection of sensitive business credentials
    • Built a multi-business credential system with permission controls and intuitive drag-and-drop organization interface
    • Integrated Stripe payment processing with custom subscription tiers, enabling seamless billing management and feature entitlements
    • Created a responsive UI framework using Tailwind CSS and ShadCN with custom animations for an exceptional user experience
    • Implemented secure session management with cross-tab synchronization, automatic timeouts, and protection against common web vulnerabilities
    • Built a scalable database schema with Supabase (PostgreSQL) featuring efficient data structures, indexing, and relational integrity for optimal performance and data consistency
    • Created an audit logging system for comprehensive user action tracking, enabling advanced monitoring and compliance with data protection regulations
  • Full-Stack Next.JS Developer / AI Integration Specialist / Chief Product Innovator  @Bot Forge

    February 2025 - Present | Remote
    • Architected and developed a full-stack application for creating and managing AI chatbots with custom knowledge bases
    • Implemented a comprehensive subscription system with Stripe integration, supporting multiple pricing tiers and usage limits
    • Built a responsive dashboard with real-time analytics, allowing users to monitor chatbot performance metrics
    • Created an embeddable widget system enabling customers to easily integrate chatbots into any website with a single line of code
    • Designed and implemented a scalable database schema using PostgreSQL with GraphQL for efficient data fetching
    • Developed a secure authentication system with role-based access control using Clerk
    • Integrated with OpenAI and Claude APIs to enable natural language processing and contextual responses
    • Implemented comprehensive testing with Jest to ensure application reliability
    • Optimized performance for mobile and desktop devices with responsive design principles
    • Followed accessibility best practices to ensure the application is usable by everyone
    • Built a complete SaaS solution from concept to deployment within 3 months
  • Full-Stack Next.JS Developer / AI Integration Specialist / Chief Product Innovator  @Content Pilot

    March 2025 - Present | Remote
    • Developed a sophisticated AI content transformation platform in just 3 days as part of a competitive hackathon with over 6,000 initial participants, where fewer than 250 completed their projects for final judging
    • Engineered an intelligent AI agent system integrating multiple models (Claude, GPT, Gemini) with specialized tools for generating blogs, transcripts, metadata, and thumbnails from video content
    • Implemented model-switching capabilities allowing users to toggle between AI models for different content generation tasks
    • Built a robust backend with Convex DB for efficient data management and Clerk for authentication and Schematic for payment and feature entitlements
    • Created an intuitive, fully responsive UI using Tailwind CSS and Shadcn with a focus on accessibility, ensuring a seamless experience across all devices
    • Recognized as the most significant community contributor during the hackathon, providing extensive support and troubleshooting assistance to fellow developers facing technical challenges with their projects
    • Architected a YouTube integration system that extracts, analyzes, and processes video content, including automatic transcript generation
    • Designed and implemented a usage system for AI features, incorporating sophisticated quota management and clear visualization of entitlements
    • Extended base requirements with additional features, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills
  • React Native Architect / Chief Product Innovator  @Catch Lunch

    December 2024 - Present | Remote
    • Completed a month-long hackathon with 98 final entries from 2,600+ participants by building a group dining coordination app—despite having no prior mobile development experience
    • Engineered a sophisticated React Native mobile application leveraging Supabase real-time features to enable live collaborative features including instant group voting updates, dynamic bill calculations, and synchronized ride coordination
    • Implemented comprehensive functionalities including restaurant discovery and voting system, smart bill splitting algorithms, and an integrated ride-sharing platform to create a seamless group dining experience
    • Led the entire product development life-cycle as both technical architect and product innovator, resulting in a highly-rated application that transforms lunch coordination for teams and friend groups
    • Created an intuitive user interface focused on solving common group dining pain points, including eliminating email chains, simplifying payment calculations, and streamlining transportation logistics
  • Chief Technology Officer / Sr Automation Engineer / Stake Holder  @Information Affiliates

    October 2024 - February 2025 | Remote
    • Architected and implemented a sophisticated automation ecosystem using n8n, developing custom nodes and workflows that streamlined content management, client outreach, and business operations across multiple web properties
    • Engineered an innovative integration between n8n and Sanity CMS using clean architecture principles, enabling seamless content delivery and dynamic updates for financial tools including mortgage calculators and investment analysis features
    • Designed and deployed advanced client discovery automation systems using custom n8n workflows, incorporating AI-driven lead qualification and automated outreach sequences that increased client engagement by streamlining the consultation process
    • Built scalable technical infrastructure connecting multiple platforms and services, implementing clean architecture patterns to ensure maintainable, testable code while enabling rapid feature development and platform expansion
    • Led the development of interactive financial tools and calculators, integrating them seamlessly with the content management system to provide valuable resources for navigating the vast financial world
  • DevOps Architect / Core Contributor  @bolt.diy

    November 2024 - Present | Remote
    • Serve as a core maintainer for bolt.diy's GitHub repository, managing pull requests, code reviews, and repository maintenance while ensuring code quality and project standards across multiple contributors
    • Led the implementation of several key features including terminal integration for LLM command outputs, Git clone functionality, and automated package detection for imports, significantly enhancing the platform's development capabilities
    • Architect and maintain DevOps pipelines incorporating Docker containerization, streamlining the deployment process and enabling consistent development environments across the contributor base
    • Guide agile development practices as Scrum Master, coordinating with a global team of open-source contributors to prioritize and implement high-impact features such as error detection, terminal integration, and starter template options
    • Spearhead repository organization initiatives including documentation improvements, issue tracking refinement, and PR template standardization to facilitate smoother contributor onboarding and project scaling
  • Chief Technology Officer / Scrum Master / Founder  @RFD

    September 2024 - Present | Remote
    • Lead strategic technical vision and execution for a stealth-mode project, managing a diverse team of 6 senior developers across 5 countries, effectively bridging 13-hour time zone differences and 4 native languages to deliver cohesive product development
    • Orchestrate complex international development operations by implementing asynchronous communication frameworks, cultural-aware collaboration strategies, and timezone-optimized agile ceremonies to maintain high team productivity and engagement
    • Drive architectural decision-making and technical strategy while mentoring team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence across distributed development teams
    • Partner with CEO to establish corporate structure and governance, balancing technical objectives with business goals while maintaining strict confidentiality requirements
    • Design and implement scalable agile methodologies tailored for a globally distributed team, ensuring clear communication channels, efficient knowledge sharing, and consistent project momentum across multiple time zones
  • Sr. Next.js Architect / AI Integration Specialist & Prompt Architect / Chief Product Innovator  @DocuBot

    July 2024 - Present | Remote
    • Developed an AI-powered document reader chatbot in 3 days, competing against 4,000 contestants
    • Won second place in the competition, demonstrating exceptional skills in AI and SaaS development
    • Implemented document vectorization using Pinecone and LangChain for efficient information retrieval
    • Implemented robust rate limiting system for AI conversations, optimizing resource usage and ensuring fair access while maintaining high performance
    • Integrated Google Firebase/Firestore for backend operations and Stripe for subscription payments
    • Recognized as the most helpful participant for assisting fellow developers with bug resolution
    • Showcased ability to work under pressure, completing a complex project within a tight deadline
    • Implemented markdown styling and code markup with syntax highlighting for AI responses, enhancing readability and user experience
    • Demonstrated proficiency in rapidly learning and applying cutting-edge AI technologies working with a fresh update to Langchain
  • Next.js Specialist / Front-End Developer (UI/UX)  @Men's Wearhouse

    January 2024 - May 2024 | Remote
    • Led front-end UI refresh of menswearhouse.com, enhancing user experience and modernizing the site's aesthetic while maintaining brand consistency
    • Executed the migration from React to Next.js, leveraging server-side rendering and advanced caching features to significantly improve page load times and overall performance
    • Optimized data fetching processes by implementing Next.js server-side rendering, resulting in faster initial page loads and improved SEO
    • Utilized Next.js's built-in caching capabilities to reduce server load and further enhance site speed, particularly for frequently accessed product pages and categories
    • Collaborated with the back-end team to ensure smooth integration of the new front-end architecture with existing systems and databases
    • Implemented performance monitoring tools to quantify improvements, demonstrating a 92% reduction in average page load time and 90% increase in Google Core Web Vitals scores
  • Next.js 14.2 / Typescript / Tailwind CSS / Sanity Studio  @Steven Watkins Photography

    May 2023 | Remote
    • Developed a comprehensive Next.js application for a professional photography portfolio, leveraging modern web technologies such as TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and React
    • Implemented SEO friendly metadata generation for both blog posts and gallery pages, ensuring high visibility on search engines like Google
    • Integrated third-party services including Google Tag Manager, Vercel Analytics, and EmailJS for enhanced functionality and analytics capabilities
    • Utilized Sanity.io for content management, enabling dynamic rendering of blog posts and gallery pages based on real-time data fetched from the Sanity back-end
    • Employed responsive design techniques to ensure the website provides an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices, from desktops to mobile phones
    • Incorporated accessibility features throughout the application, making it accessible to users with disabilities
    • Set up a deployment pipeline using Vercel, automating the build and deployment process for seamless updates and roll-outs
    • Optimized image loading and performance using Next.js Image component and lazy-loading strategies, significantly improving page load times and overall user experience
  • Sr. Next.js Developer / Infrastructure DevOps Engineer (NGINX)  @UnTelevised Media

    January 2019 - March 2024 | Denver, CO
    • Spearheaded website evolution through three iterations, progressing from WordPress to a MERN Stack based blog, and finally to a Next.js & Sanity-powered platform, demonstrating versatility and continuous improvement
    • Designed and implemented a custom CMS interface and back-end schema using Next Sanity, significantly enhancing content management capabilities and editorial control
    • Engineered and deployed custom NGINX based live streaming infrastructure, enabling high-quality field-to-studio broadcasts and revolutionizing video production workflows, resulting in elevated broadcast quality and improved overall production value
    • Innovated a versatile dynamic News Ticker using GROK query language, automating real-time headline extraction from website content. This single instance seamlessly integrates with both live broadcasts and the news site header, enhancing viewer engagement across platforms while demonstrating efficient code reuse
    • Optimized server caching through Next.js App Router features, resulting in dramatically improved site speed and content delivery performance
    • Consistently leveraged cutting-edge web technologies to enhance user experience, streamline operations, and maintain UnTelevised Media's competitive edge in digital news delivery
  • Web Developer / Social Media Manager  @Decima Tech Solutions

    2015 - Present | New Orleans, LA
    • Designed and developed a comprehensive multi-page website, increasing online visibility and generating more leads
    • Led the successful creation of the company's brand identity and logo, enhancing brand recognition and trust
    • Created compelling advertisements using jobsite photos and videos, resulting in increased inquiries and conversions
    • Produced engaging on-site video content, showcasing completed projects and strengthening the company's reputation
    • Implemented SEO and digital marketing strategies, improving search engine rankings and establishing the company as a top competitor
  • Web Developer / Editor  @A.R. Media

    November 2013 - March 2019 | Washington, D.C.
    • Create time-sensitive promotional and educational videos on specific subjects for the media outlet
    • Design and manage multiple websites for the media group and partner organizations
    • Develop brand logos, including images and animated motion graphics
    • Establish distinctive brand identities and social media presence for 23 media outlets and organizations
  • Graphic Designer / Motion Graphic Animator / Game Designer  @Digital Alchemyst Studios

    June 2016 - May 2019 | Jackson, MS
    • Developed a streamlined Auto-Terrain Texturing system in Unreal Engine 4, ensuring efficiency and functionality
    • Designed a Photo to PBR graph in Substance Designer for rapid rendering of PBR texture maps from photos, optimizing workflow speeds
    • Crafted expansive 3D environments and assets for open-world scenarios based on concept art and reference photography
    • Executed PBR texture rendering from photos or from scratch using Substance Designer
    • Utilized the Blueprint scripting system in Unreal Engine to program backend game functionality, enhancing the overall gaming experience
  • Web Developer / Social Media Manager  @Hemp Sector

    February 2013 - August 2018 | Internet
    • Manage website content creation, ensuring engaging and informative material for visitors
    • Develop compelling social media content to generate interest and awareness for the hemp activist brand
    • Regularly update and maintain a multi-page HTML CSS-based website for seamless user experience
    • Stay informed about hemp and cannabis news, legislation, industry advancements, and technology
    • Thoroughly research and verify all website information for accuracy and credibility
    • Capture captivating photographs of hemp and cannabis-related products for effective presentation on social media platforms

Education

  • Hinds Community Collage

    2007 - 2009 | Pearl, MS
    • Sociology / Welding
    • Dean's Scholar and President's List
    • Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Beta
  • Fullsail University

    2018 - 2020 | Winter Park, FL
    • Game Development Bachelors
    • Application Development Fundamentals
  • Online Courses

    2023 - 2025 | Internet
    • Full Stack Zero to Hero
    • Full Stack Zero to Hero 2.0
    • Hugging Face AI Agents Course
    • Next JS & Open AI / GPT: Next-generation Next JS & AI apps
    • Vector Databases for Embeddings with Pinecone
    • Web Dev Simplified
    • Next.js Bootcamp