Software Engineer (Contractor) - Leica Microsystems - Bellevue, WA
(2024-11 - 2025-11)
- Used C#, WPF/XAML to add new functionality to software supporting and controlling robotic microscopes.
- Spearheaded a complete redesign of a major part of the software to create a sleeker, more unified, more maintainable replacement.
Software Engineer (Contractor) - Microsoft Surface - Redmond, WA
(2024-01 - 2024-03)
- Used C#, WPF/XAML, CommunityToolkit.Mvvm, and Microsoft.Extensions to develop a new application to interface with existing and future Surface pen hardware.
- Achieved feature parity with an obsolete design using modern philosophies.
Software Engineer - EA Sports (Frostbite Tools) - Seattle, WA
(2019-11 - 2023-02)
- Repaired and upgraded FrostEd, the game developer tool for the Frostbite engine, using C# and WPF/XAML.
- Developed tools to help other developers.
- Mentored teammates on C#, WPF/XAML, and general procedures.
- Pushed for improved code documentation.
- Made repairs and upgrades to C++ communication code.
Software Engineer (Contractor) - SkyKick - Seattle, WA
(2018-12 - 2019-03)
- Used C# to develop modules for custom backup software.
- Helped transition between WPF/XAML and Electron.
- Developed an adapter between Electron JavaScript and C# DLLs and documented how to extend and maintain it.
- Advocated for improved code documentation.
Software Engineer (Contractor) - Canon - Bellevue, WA
(2017-03 - 2017-12)
- Used C#, LUIS, and Google APIs to develop a chatbot integrating with Google Cloud Print.
- Revitalized older C#/WPF/XAML software.
- Researched Vulkan for image display, developed a prototype, and reported on merits and pitfalls.
Software Engineer (Contractor) - Napster - Seattle, WA
(2016-10 - 2016-12)
- Migrated features from a Win7 C#/WPF/XAML app to its Win10 replacement.
- Upgraded the Win10 version to add features and improve stability.
- Refactored old C# code to modern standards.
Software Engineer (Contractor) - Windows Casual Games (Microsoft) - Redmond, WA
(2016-02 - 2016-06)
- Researched and developed XAML-based animation for a game client.
- Contributed to team knowledge on source control.
- Reworked XAML layouts.
Software Engineer (Contractor) - Xbox on Windows Group (Microsoft) - Redmond, WA
(2015-10 - 2016-02)
- Created a custom C#/WPF/XAML control for the Xbox Windows App to display video thumbnails.
Software Engineer (Contractor) - uQontrol - Seattle, WA
(2015-02 - 2015-05)
- Developed UI for the PC interface between the Q-key security hardware product and the internet using C#/WPF/XAML.
- Documented existing architecture.
- Advised developers on WPF/XAML and coding practices.
Software Engineer - Trupanion - Seattle, WA
(2014-07 - 2014-11)
- Developed fax and document collation and display software using C#/WPF/XAML through multiple iterations based on user feedback.
- Shadowed customer service staff to determine future software needs.
Software Engineer (Contractor) - Batch Explorer (Microsoft Azure) - Redmond, WA
(2014-05 - 2014-06)
- Reverse-engineered a batch-processing tool to derive a design document, then used it to create a new and improved version in C#/WPF/XAML.
Software Engineer (Contractor) - Launchworks and Central Media (Microsoft) - Redmond, WA
(2013-05 - 2013-12)
- Designed the client side for a C#/XAML-based drop-in menu system for Xbox games (Project Meld).
- Made the system dynamically reconfigurable and expandable by non-developers.
- Enabled server-side JSON to dictate dynamic UI creation.
- Spearheaded conversion to C++.
- Redeveloped the C# prototype into a rapid-prototyping platform.
- Advised developers on XAML.
Software Engineer (Contractor) - SODO (Microsoft) - Redmond, WA
(2012-06 - 2012-08)
- Helped develop the C#/WPF/XAML Excel plugin Power Map.
- Worked with PMs and designers to create custom styling and templates.
- Provided coding advice.
Solutions Engineer - Avanade - Seattle, WA
(2010-02 - 2011-09)
- Helped develop Project Storm, a server provisioning tool, using C#/XAML.
- Upgraded a sales planning tool.
- Educated others on XAML and WPF.
- Developed a step-by-step migration guide.
SDET (Contractor) - Live Engagement Online (Microsoft) - Redmond, WA
(2008-10 - 2009-10)
- Developed two automation frameworks in C#: one for executing game procedures in Windows Live Messenger, and one for coordinating and logging interactions across many computers.
SDET (Contractor) - Live Meeting (Microsoft) - Redmond, WA
(2006-10 - 2007-04)
- Designed a C# library to enclose an old technology and make it more stable, extensible, and user-friendly.
- Added functionality for parallel and sequential execution.
- Documented findings for future maintenance.
Paid Intern - D3 Engineering - Rochester, NY
(2005-07 - 2006-03)
- Upgraded and streamlined embedded C code for a medical camera.
- Upgraded PC-based C++ camera interface software.
- Eliminated a self-booting problem across projects.
