I'm a Senior Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience building reliable, scalable, and developer-friendly systems. My background spans Java, C#, PHP, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, with recent focus on React and Node.js. I enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring, and designing systems that improve developer productivity.
- Backend Engineering: Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot, RESTEasy, Maven) and experience with microservices, APIs, and fintech/payment systems.
- Frontend Development: Building rich web experiences using React, TypeScript, React Bootstrap, and Tailwind.
- DevOps & CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, automation pipelines, and cloud-native (GCP).
- OpenAPI & API-first design: Generating clients and SDKs, enforcing contracts, and streamlining developer experience.
I love working on side projects that combine creativity with engineering:
- 🎶 ChordBook – an open-source chord chart site for musicians, with multilingual support.
- 🎟️ Blockets – NFT-backed event ticketing platform (part of GroundChain initiative).
- 🎮 GameArr – an *arr-style media manager concept for retro games.
- 🙌 EBaL v2 – a worship service planning tool with multi-language support and modern UI/UX.
I also tinker with home-lab setups (Plex, *arr stack, Raspberry Pi), and automation to make everyday systems smarter.
I’m always sharpening my skills in areas like:
- Cloud Native Development (GCP focus)
- Blockchain applications (NFTs, decentralized identity)
- Modern frontend tooling (React 18, Astro, Gatsby)
- Passion for music (guitarist with electric & acoustic rigs, exploring tone with HX Stomp + MIDI).
- Interest in gaming classics like Zelda: Ocarina of Time and retro emulation.
- 🧑💻 GitHub
- 🛠️ GroundChain — blockchain & crypto-related projects
- 🖥️ HomePuters — personal and homelab computing projects
- 🐦 Twitter - and before you ask, no, I won't call it by its current name
⭐️ Always open to collaborating on open-source projects, discussing developer productivity, or exploring fintech and blockchain opportunities.