Currently director
of product development at
an edtech startup. Experienced in the advertising, ed tech, and virtual map spaces.
I am deeply passionate about delivering innovative products and solutions that address real-world problems. I take great pride in my ability to collaborate with teams and stakeholders to bring these ideas to life and create meaningful impact.
about me
I’m Tony. A self-taught multidisciplinary engineer who's moved into leadership positions throughout the years. Driven by grit & dedicated to quality.
A decade working in Saas. Leading international teams both big and small. Working with freelance clients from professional sports leagues to mom and pop shops. Currently living in New Haven, CT. Cut my teeth after deciding to withdraw from university to start my career sooner than later. Moved from a graphic design career into the developer and product space.
Share an office space with two dogs.
Avid outdoorsman who loves nature and conservation.
Photography and music are a close second to tech.
Rode a bike 280 miles in two days just for fun.
Areas of Experience
Design
UI/UX design, web design, app design, interface design, you can call it what you want. I love designing digital solutions to keep clients engaged with the product. Started my career freelancing graphic design which lead to full-time positions at my first startups.
Development
As a developer, I have gained expertise in various programming languages through my hands-on experience. I am adaptable to fast-paced work environments and always willing to explore new technologies. My expertise extends to both front-end and back-end languages, notably including Ruby on Rails and Stencil.js.
Devops
As a seasoned DevOps professional, I have extensive experience working with AWS and Kubernetes to orchestrate traffic for enterprise-level applications. My expertise in data management allows me to ensure efficient and secure delivery of services that meet the needs of both clients and end-users.
Product
A data driven approach using user analytics to inform product decisions and prioritize features that will provide the most value to the customer. Utilizing my strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to bring the product to take solutions from proof of concept to market.
AWS | Ruby on rails | Python | Stencil | React | Node | Kubernetes | Docker | CI/CD | PostgreSQL | MySQL | Git | JIRA | Figma | Illustrator | Photoshop | WebfloW | Agile methodologies | A/B Testing | Strategic Thinking | Data analysis | CRoss-Function Collaboration | Stakeholder Communication | Demo | Backlog management | Roadmap Building
On THE JOB
10 Million Data Transactions per Day
Handling over 10 million data transactions a day isn't easy. Implementing a scaleable approach with technologies such as PostgreSQL, Ruby on Rails, SQLite, Kubernetes, and s3 lets me sleep at night.
Architect
Backend
The Great Migration from Legacy
We had to get moving before the great freeze. Transitioning over 300 clients to a new platform after a major upgrade was a challenging task, but not impossible, thanks to careful planning and execution.
PRODUCT
Backend
Building from Scratch
Delivering product is easy. Delivering product that's loved and accomplishes an object.. not easy. Utilizing agile methodologies allows me to lead and manage engineering projects from inception to completion.
PRODUCT
SAAS
AGILE
Release Code with Peace of Mind
Designed and implemented a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline for a monorepo, overseeing the deployment of 28 distinct services using Docker & Kubernetes. Ensuring zero downtime during a code release.
DEVOPS
ARCHITECT
CI/CD