About
For the past decade, I've been leading operations in the consumer packaged goods industry. As an Operations Director, I've honed a versatile skill set in problem-solving and process optimization with a client-centric approach. Recently, I decided to pivot towards software engineering, driven by my longstanding passion for technology. Since January 2023, I've immersed myself in learning both front-end and back-end programming languages and frameworks. Confident in my newfound technical expertise and leveraging my extensive operations experience, I am eager to contribute to the technology sector.
Projects

Panache & Vogue
Panache & Vogue is a Next.js e-commerce platform that utilizes a CockroachDB database, aimed at enhancing the online shopping experience. It features a fine-tuned customer service chatbot, developed using the OpenAI Assistants API, which adds a layer of interactive and efficient support based on store policies and inventory database data. The integration of the Stripe API for streamlined payment processing and the CJDropshipping API for automated fulfillment reflects a commitment to streamlined, practical solutions in e-commerce. The integration of these technologies ensures a smooth and user-friendly shopping experience.
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RootedGPT
RootedGPT stands as a groundbreaking compliance tool for the cannabis industry, streamlining the daunting task of navigating through intricate regulations. Born from a decade of rich experience in Michigan, this innovative platform harmonizes OAuth authentication with a robust Supabase database. We're currently elevating its capabilities with an integration of the OpenAI API, complemented by a bespoke script designed for meticulous text parsing. This tailored approach is specifically engineered to decode and simplify the complexities inherent in cannabis regulations, offering unparalleled clarity and ease for industry professionals.
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Kush Completionist
Dive into the vibrant community hub designed for the acclaimed Twitch Streamer, "Kush Completionist." This cutting-edge website harnesses the power of the Twitch/IGDB API to vividly display an extensive game collection and dynamically render channel statistics in real-time using websockets connected to a Supabase database. The platform also boasts a seamlessly integrated automated dropshipping store, powered by the Stripe and Printify APIs, offering a sophisticated and user-friendly shopping experience.
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OpenPyAPI
OpenPyAPI is an innovative project I'm actively developing, inspired by the latest advancements in the OpenAI API. My aim is to craft an application that leverages this groundbreaking technology to automatically generate Python scripts, unlocking the full spectrum of the API's new capabilities. This platform integrates the OpenAI API with a robust PlanetScale database, archiving past interactions for enhanced user experience. Currently, I'm focusing on integrating user authentication to ensure security and privacy. The final steps involve refining the UI for optimal user engagement before proceeding with deployment.
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Experience
RootedGPT
Founder/Developer
- Strategic Vision & Solo Tech Leadership: Spearheaded the strategic direction and solo selected a tech stack that would support a scalable, secure, and freely accessible AI application.
- Independent Development & Coding Standards: Authored RootedGPT from scratch, refining my knowledge in Typescript, Next.js, Node, and SQL to craft a robust, user-friendly chatbot, offered without charge to users.
- Market Analysis & Value-Driven Positioning: Conducted solo market research, aligning RootedGPT with consumer expectations, and positioning it as a no-cost, value-added tool in the competitive AI landscape.
Viola Brands
Director of Operations
- Supply Chain & Quality Management: Enhanced supply chain efficiency and instituted quality assurance protocols to meet industry benchmarks.
- Risk Mitigation & Interdepartmental Synergy: Managed operational risks and fostered collaboration across departments to achieve unified business objectives.
- Operational Policies & Standards: Developed and enforced policies that improved operational flow and ensured regulatory compliance.
NGM
Director of Operations
- Business Operations & Resource Optimization: Steered daily operations, harnessing my passion for elevating robust research abilities, and analytical problem-solving, to refine resource deployment, thus elevating business efficiency and success.
- Performance Metrics & Vendor Engagement: Implemented KPIs for accountability and cultivated strategic vendor relationships for cost-effective procurement.
- Regulatory Acumen & Expansion: Directed a regulatory strategy that supported compliance and facilitated business growth in new markets.
Skills
Languages
Frameworks
Next.js
Node.js
Project Management Tools
Education
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
2009-2011
West Virginia Wesleyan
Political Science Studies
2007-2008