Work Experience

RWDI Ventures - Full Stack Software Developer Jan 2023 – Present

Orchestrated end-to-end prototyping lifecycle for a venture-backed climate application, utilizing AI-native development environments to accelerate shipping speeds by 3x. Assisted in market research, early prototyping, and going from 0 to 1 on new software and tech ventures.

ClimateFirst - Venture Company 2023 – Present
  • Developed functional prototypes using an AI-first mindset, leveraging Python and TypeScript to build scalable backend services and user-facing workflows
  • Translated complex stakeholder needs into functional product logic, acting as the primary bridge between market research and technical execution
  • Converted codebase from MVP to enterprise-grade application
  • Contributed to technical discussions, architecture decisions, and code reviews
  • Incorporated agentic workflows within the application logic to increase product value and significantly decrease shipping speeds
SpotClimate - Venture Company 2023
  • Shadowed cross-functional teams and conducted customer interviews to identify real-world friction points, translating insights into a mobile-first MVP
  • Executed rapid prototyping in a fast-paced agile sprint environment (2-week sprints)
  • Executed high-speed "scout" prototyping missions in an agile environment, delivering third-party weather API integrations via event-driven architecture
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product & design, as well as customer informational interviews to align on what really mattered for development
  • Integrated analytics to monitor performance and improve the user experience
Canadian Energy Strategies - Energy Manager Aug 2018 – Sep 2021
  • Delivered energy consultation across manufacturing, property, education, and government sectors
  • Influenced provincial policy through government energy program guidance
  • Provided millions of dollars worth of savings through energy management initiatives
  • Managed hundreds of client projects nationwide
PepsiCo - Process Improvement Engineer May 2017 – Dec 2017
  • Enhanced Chewy bar production processes, generating $2 million in annual savings
  • Led teams of up to 25 employees, implementing LEAN and Continuous Improvement principles
  • Managed multiple projects across internal and external teams
Grand River Foods - Continuous Improvement Project Manager Jan 2016 – Aug 2016
  • Introduced LEAN manufacturing culture and cost-saving initiatives
  • Implemented plant operations monitoring software
  • Developed food safety policies and standard operating procedures

Education

Algoma University - Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) Sep 2021 – May 2023
  • 3.94 GPA — Distinction Cum Laude
  • Accelerated program
University of Guelph - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Sep 2013 – May 2018
  • 3.73 GPA — Dean's Honour List
  • Business Certificate, Co-operative Education
  • Executive Choice Award (Fall 2018)
  • FSAE Team member

Hobbies and Activities

Triathlon / Running
Jan 2021 – Present
Volleyball
Sep 2022 – Present
Reading

Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Business biographies; participates in book clubs

2010 – Present