My Experience
Engineer & creative professional with experience developing software, managing projects, and brainstorming new entertainment experiences. Trained as a computer engineer, passionate about technology & innovation, I love to work on next level projects focused on themed entertainment. Driven to succeed and make moonshot ideas reality as a result of being passionate about what I do.
Software Developer
WDI Tech Studio
Show Control Software
Develop and innovate the software that creates and maintains audio animatronic figures
Partner across disciplines on menu projects to support the audio animatronic pipeline from design through install
Coordinate across members of the project team to ensure all show elements of a project are realized on time and on budget
Attraction Simulation Software
Develop & maintain a software application that realizes a complete hardware-in-the-loop system simulation for both ride & show aspects of an attraction to improve the overall attraction creation process from design through sustainment
Design & implement show control specific connectors to emulate IO network interfaces so controls code can be validated within the RTHIL
Innovate the front end of a desktop application that users interface with to simulate PLC code in real time and view outputs
April 2022 - Present
Creative Producer
The Unofficial Blue Sky Group
Propose topics for ideation focusing on areas of improvement within our parks that can lead to new moonshot ideas
Ideate on specific prompts, coming up with big picture ideas that provide a great experience for our guests while also satisfying business needs
Facilitate concept design for ideas spanning anything from new attractions to shows to entire new lands and parks
Visually communicate concept ideas creatively through the creation of images, drawings, diagrams, and presentations
Lead teams to ideate, design, and pitch concepts to creative execs to shape the future of Disney Theme Parks
July 2022 - Present
Technical Project Manager
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Enrichment Development Group
Gorilla Gumballs
Collaborate with the EDG to help solve unique problems discovered by animal keepers by utilizing innovative technology
Lead a multidisciplinary team to design, prototype, and create solutions that ultimately benefit the animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Produce the Gorilla Gumballs project working with engineers, the EDG, and keepers to create an enrichment device for the gorilla family
June 2022 - Present
Software Engineer
Google Firebase Analytics
Develop software to maintain and innovate the Firebase Analytics SDK that is used by thousands of mobile applications on iOS & Android platforms
Work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines in order to adapt to ever-changing industry privacy standards
Leverage SQL to analyze and display data in order to measure the impact of newly launched features
August 2020 - March 2022
Software Engineer Lead
Purdue University
Senior Design
Designed & created Flush Rush, a bathroom wait time device that can be installed at any facility that experiences crowded bathrooms to optimize human flow through a contained space
Utilized AWS to allow communication between various microcontrollers, sensors, and an iOS application
Created a mobile app that allows users to view bathroom wait times from anywhere and choose a bathroom with the least estimated wait
Spring 2020
Software Engineer Intern
Google Photos
Implemented a user education guide for Memories on the Google Photos app that introduces users to the new feature and teaches them how to use it
Gained experience using Lottie and integrating animations into an application in order to achieve a more descriptive design
Facilitated communication with product designers, motion specialists, and engineers to collect all the tools and assets necessary to successfully complete my project and tasks
Summer 2019
Highlighted Skills:
Creative Ideation | Technology Innovation | Project Management | Concept Design | Story Development | Presentation Skills | Communication | Creative & Technical Attraction Development | Themed Entertainment Experiences
Software Engineer Intern
The Walt Disney Company
Developed a webpage to allow users to easily and efficiently purchase tickets for Disney's NBA Experience as a consumer, travel agent, or third party
Participated as an active team member working with others and contributing to the team’s overall success in an Agile software development environment completing the process through design, implementation, and launch
Spring 2019
Engineering Practicum Intern
Google HelpKit iOS & Corp Eng Accessibility
HelpKit iOS
Integrated contact options into Google’s iOS application support user interface to improve user experience and make the codebase a less dependent and a more cohesive entity
CorpEng Accessibility
Created a web application to automate the creation of an accessibility assessment spreadsheet to improve the assessment process and make it simpler for teams to successfully ensure their product is accessible prior to launch
Summer 2017 & Summer 2018
Intern Program Manager
WDI Tech Studio
Develop an internship program that will ensure a well-rounded, positive and fulfilling experience for our interns
Plan and execute events that provide interns with career growth opportunities as well as allow them to see the breadth of their work across the organization
Ensure every intern is supported through all aspects of their role from technical work to mentorship to career growth
Participate in the hiring process to find and hire great candidates that can grow and learn while contributing to our team
January 2023 - Present