I am a Senior Backend Web Development contractor with twenty years of full-stack experience, working independently or leading small teams across three countries on complex science-driven projects. I have expert-level knowledge of advanced PHP frameworks, Go/Docker microservices, and cloud DevOps. Specializing in geospatial search (PostGIS), cheminformatics (RDKit), and IoT telemetry (MQTT), I thrive in challenging technical environments. Throughout my career, I have modernized legacy systems, rebuilt complex applications, and led AI/LLM integration efforts. I hold legal permanent resident status in the US and have extensive international experience, backed by certifications in AWS, Elastic, and Docker. In addition to my technical skills, I have a rich background that includes creative and technical interests such as audio diffusion songwriting and international adventure hiking.

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I am a Senior Backend Web Development contractor with twenty years of full-stack experience, working independently or leading small teams across three countries on complex science-driven projects. I have expert-level knowledge of advanced PHP frameworks, Go/Docker microservices, and cloud DevOps. Specializing in geospatial search (PostGIS), cheminformatics (RDKit), and IoT telemetry (MQTT), I thrive in challenging technical environments. Throughout my career, I have modernized legacy systems, rebuilt complex applications, and led AI/LLM integration efforts. I hold legal permanent resident status in the US and have extensive international experience, backed by certifications in AWS, Elastic, and Docker. In addition to my technical skills, I have a rich background that includes creative and technical interests such as audio diffusion songwriting and international adventure hiking.

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I am a Senior Backend Web Development contractor with twenty years of full-stack experience, working independently or leading small teams across three countries on complex science-driven projects. I have expert-level knowledge of advanced PHP frameworks, Go/Docker microservices, and cloud DevOps. Specializing in geospatial search (PostGIS), cheminformatics (RDKit), and IoT telemetry (MQTT), I thrive in challenging technical environments.

Throughout my career, I have modernized legacy systems, rebuilt complex applications, and led AI/LLM integration efforts. I hold legal permanent resident status in the US and have extensive international experience, backed by certifications in AWS, Elastic, and Docker. In addition to my technical skills, I have a rich background that includes creative and technical interests such as audio diffusion songwriting and international adventure hiking.

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Bachelor of Science (BSc) Organic Chemistry
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
AWS Certified DevOps
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Elastic Certified Engineer
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Docker Certified Associate
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Federal Aviation (FAA) Ground School
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
American Sailing Association (ASA)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
PADI Open Water Scuba
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025

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Financial Services, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Government, Software & Internet