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I'm a Canadian-American software engineer with a passion for building robust full-stack systems and solving complex problems with clean, reliable code.

About

I’m a Canadian-American software engineer with a passion for building robust full-stack systems and solving complex problems with clean, reliable code. I value collaboration, learning, and delivering practical solutions that users love.

I recently earned a B.S. in Computer Science and have been actively contributing to open-source projects (notably openfsd). My work spans prototype to production-grade platforms, with a strong emphasis on AI-assisted development. I would love to apply my engineering and problem-solving skills on one of your teams.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Software Engineer · Self-EmployedJun 2025 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Architected and maintained a Golang REST API and a React/TypeScript SPA; integrated biometric fingerprint and sound-wave data with consumer-friendly product customization. Implemented cost-optimized, containerized infrastructure leveraging AI-driven workflows to accelerate full-stack development cycles and scale to independent storefronts.

Software Engineer · Digital Innovation LabNov 2024 – Sep 2025 · 11 mos

Re-architected a monolithic app stack into a scalable AI/RAG-enabled multi-tenant platform. Achieved a 10-fold reduction in application load latency through effective use of HTTP and caching strategies. Engineered an LLM-powered platform to transform user metrics into actionable insights. Single-handedly restored the application stack during a critical outage.

Software Engineer / Open Source Project Lead · openfsd (GitHub: renorris/openfsd)Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Reverse-engineered multi-layer flight simulation server re-implementing the proprietary VATSIM FSD protocol stack; contributed to an AI-assisted, high-performance backend for a multiplayer flight sim.

Line Service Manager · Golden State AviationOct 2020 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Honors · San Diego State University2021 – 2025
FAA Private Pilot Certificate - ASEL · Federal Aviation Administration2018 – 2026

Certifications and awards

FAA Private Pilot Certificate - ASEL2018 – 2026

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