Expirence

A curated mix of personal and professional projects, job roles, and technical growth moments.

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Spring 2025 - Present

Mobile App Designer & Developer

Dev

UI/UX

Figma

TypeScript

React Native

iOS Development

SQLite

Expo

Tailwind CSS

Notion

Github

Usability Testing

Prototyping

Designed and co-developed a cross-platform habit-building mobile app focused on randomized reminders to encourage consistent task completion without fixed schedules.
Built the app’s UI using React Native and Expo, implementing local data storage with SQLite to support offline functionality.
Designed the product experience and prototyped interaction flows in Figma, iterating through multiple design rounds based on user feedback and visual inspiration from Pinterest and Dribbble.
Led implementation efforts, mentoring my co-founder on React Native development and mobile data architecture best practices.
Conducted user research and usability testing via Apple’s TestFlight, identifying friction points and iterating to improve user experience.
Ensured app resilience in varied network environments by architecting for full offline support—critical for dependable, real-world habit reminders.
Actively managed the product roadmap, feature prioritization, and competitive differentiation using Notion and GitHub.

Algo Trading

Spring 2020 - Present

Dev

Python

Docker

Postgres

Supabase

Coinbase

Alpaca

Google Cloud Platform

Polygon.io

React Native

Svelte

Finance

Crypto

Stocks

Futures

Kraken API

Interactive Brokers API

Pandas

Numpy

Technical Analysis

Price Action Detection

Machine Learning

Websockets

Designed and deployed a 24/7 crypto trading algorithm using the Coinbase API, handling real-time data processing, trade execution, and error-resistant operations.
Currently building a second-generation algorithm focused on increased scalability, scheduled for launch in mid to late 2025.
Developed deep expertise in financial markets through manual and automated trading—studying technical analysis, options, futures, and price action to inform and refine algorithmic strategies.
Engineered production-grade infrastructure using GitHub Actions, Docker, and Google Cloud, creating a full CI/CD pipeline that tags, tests, and deploys containerized trading code.
Built robust unit testing suites to guard against logic failures and ensure system resilience in live environments involving real capital.
Automated DeFi investments across Ethereum, Polygon, and Base by building tools to interface with SushiSwap, Uniswap, and various blockchain protocols.
Led backtesting efforts to evaluate strategy performance, reduce bias, and validate profitability through realistic simulations and data interpretation.
Created custom trading dashboards using SvelteKit, React Native, and TradingView charts to visualize strategy performance and support informed decision-making in production.

Reformer Pro

Fall 2024 - Present

E-Commerce Designer & Co-Founder

UI/UX

Shopify

Google Ads

Sales

Project Management

Branding

SEO

Marketing

Co-founded and launched a Shopify-based e-commerce business in the fitness and Pilates niche, managing all branding, web design, and supplier relationships.
Led the design and development of a customized Shopify storefront, extensively modifying templates to align with brand identity and provide a premium user experience.
Conducted in-depth market research to identify a profitable niche with strong supplier availability and low saturation, leading to successful product-market fit.
Built and maintained the company’s brand system—including logo, color palette, and typography—ensuring visual consistency across the website and marketing materials.
Spearheaded supplier outreach, onboarding top fitness equipment brands through email and phone sales efforts, and managing ongoing partner relationships.
Collaborated on SEO and Google Ads campaigns, optimizing site content and structure to drive targeted traffic and increase conversions.
Co-managed customer interactions, providing support and sales guidance via phone and email to ensure a smooth purchasing experience.
Launched and refined growth strategies, including marketing experiments and payment gateway integrations, resulting in steady business expansion.

HCM Replacement

Spring 2024 - Present

Lead Designer & Full-Stack Developer | Space Dynamics Laboratory

Dev

UI/UX

Figma

Vue

Nuxt

Nitro

Postgres

Jira

Bit Bucket

Docker

Tanstack Query

TypeScript

Zod

Usability Testing

Prototyping

Serving as lead designer and primary developer on a large-scale, multi-phase initiative to replace the organization’s legacy Human Capital Management (HCM) system with a custom-built, modern solution.
Collaborated with project managers and HR stakeholders to define requirements across key domains—pay, org structure, compliance, and workforce insights—ensuring alignment with business needs and HR operations.
Designed and prototyped all application interfaces using Figma, conducting usability tests with end users to validate workflows and refine designs across multiple release phases.
Spearheaded adoption of a modern tech stack, introducing TypeScript standards, Tanstack Query, Zod, and transitioning backend architecture to Nitro for enhanced Nuxt.js integration and API flexibility.
Developed robust, scalable frontend and backend systems using Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Postgres, and Docker, enabling faster feature development and easier maintenance over time.
Led engineering efforts with a strong focus on code quality, type safety, and architectural maintainability, mentoring team members in new tooling and best practices.
Managed agile project execution via Jira and Bitbucket, delivering iterative progress on a mission-critical enterprise platform designed to scale with company growth.

Gibson Hotel Breakfast

Summer 2023

Full-Stack Developer & UX Designer | Freelance Project

Dev

UI/UX

Figma

Github Projects

TypeScript

React.js

Next.js

Firebase

Tailwind CSS

Google Cloud Platform

Usability Testing

Prototyping

Site Mapping

Wireframing

Led the end-to-end development of a custom web application for a boutique hotel in Great Falls, MT, enabling guests to order breakfast on tablets and streamlining order management for staff.
Designed and implemented the app using React, Next.js, Firebase, Google Cloud, and Tailwind CSS, handling all aspects from UI/UX to backend architecture.
Collaborated closely with the hotel owner to define high-level goals and iteratively translated evolving requirements into a fully functional, intuitive product.
Created interactive wireframes and polished mockups in Figma, aligning user experience with the unique needs of hotel guests and staff.
Built a real-time dashboard for hotel employees to manage and track orders, automatically generating bakery reports in Excel to eliminate manual aggregation.
Authored clear user documentation and designed the app’s help system and onboarding flow to accommodate hotel staff turnover and reduce training friction.
Introduced custom analytics dashboards to help forecast high-demand items during bakery closures, improving inventory planning and minimizing waste.
Employed modular, maintainable code practices to adapt to changing requirements without sacrificing stability or release timelines.
Managed the entire project solo, acting as project manager, designer, developer, and technical writer, showcasing self-discipline and cross-functional ownership.
Delivered measurable improvements in order accuracy, guest experience, staff efficiency, and long-term operational insight.

Company Visitor Management

Summer 2023 - Spring 2024

Lead Designer & Full-Stack Developer | Space Dynamics Laboratory

Dev

UI/UX

Figma

Vue

Nuxt

Express

Postgres

Jira

Bit Bucket

Docker

Usability Testing

Prototyping

Websockets

Led the design and development of a secure visitor management application for a high-security organization, streamlining check-in/check-out processes and enhancing operational oversight.
Coordinated with the project manager and internal stakeholders throughout the entire processes end-to-end.
Participated in all planning and requirements meetings, translating complex workflows into functional design systems and intuitive user interfaces.
Designed and prototyped the UI in Figma, conducting iterative usability testing on both prototypes and live builds to ensure clarity and minimize training needs.
Built the frontend using Vue.js and Nuxt.js, and implemented backend logic in Express.js with a PostgreSQL database.
Managed real-time user interactions with WebSockets, improving responsiveness for front-desk personnel and internal stakeholders.
Configured and maintained Dockerized development and deployment environments, ensuring consistent releases across environments.
Delivered a highly usable, security-conscious solution with minimal overhead, replacing a legacy system that had frequent usability failures.
Collaborated across teams via Jira and Bitbucket, maintaining agile workflows and coordinating releases with deployment teams.

Workforce Compensation Planner

Fall 2022 - Spring 2023

Lead Backend Developer & UX Collaborator | Space Dynamics Laboratory

Dev

UI/UX

Figma

Vue

Nuxt

Express

Postgres

Jira

Bit Bucket

Python

Docker

Usability Testing

Prototyping

Co-designed and developed a custom internal application to help the HR department forecast and calculate employee compensation, ensuring pay equity and audit compliance for a government contractor.
Served as lead backend developer, architecting and implementing the system’s core logic and algorithms using Python, Express.js, PostgreSQL, and Docker.
Partnered with a teammate to create user-centered designs and prototypes in Figma, conducting usability testing with HR staff to validate workflows and optimize decision-making tools.
Translated complex compensation planning logic into a transparent and maintainable backend structure that supported job offers, raise scenarios, and career progression planning.
Used Vue.js and Nuxt.js to build intuitive front-end interfaces that reduced friction in planning tasks and improved HR efficiency.
Ensured regulatory and auditing requirements were met by designing a system that stored rationale and supporting data for every compensation decision.
Managed tasks in Jira, coordinated code via Bitbucket, and delivered the application on time and in alignment with HR’s strategic goals.

Process Document Viewer

Fall 2022

Project Manager, UX Designer & Full-Stack Developer | Space Dynamics Laboratory

Dev

UI/UX

Figma

Vue

Nuxt

Express

Postgres

Jira

Bit Bucket

Docker

Project Mangement

Mentoring

Usability Testing

Prototyping

Led a cross-functional team from planning through deployment to build a web application that streamlined employee access to essential internal process and procedure documents.
Acted as project manager and UX designer, collaborating with stakeholders to understand domain complexity and design a user-friendly solution using Figma.
Mentored two junior developers in backend development best practices, guiding them through Express.js architecture, database integration, and agile development workflows.
Built and deployed the application using Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, and Docker, ensuring maintainability and performance at scale.
Conducted usability testing to validate UI clarity and navigation efficiency, leading to improved information retrieval for employees across departments.
Managed project tasks using Jira and Bitbucket, facilitating agile development, code reviews, and team accountability.
Delivered a custom, scalable solution that replaced an outdated document system, significantly reducing time-to-information for employees and improving productivity.

Detailing By Daniel

Fall 2023

Web Developer & Marketing Strategist | Freelance

Dev

UI/UX

11ty

Alpine.js

Tailwind CSS

Firebase

Ahrefs

Frase

Netlify

Notion

Canva

Send Grid

Site Mapping

Wireframing

SEO

Designed and developed a high-converting marketing website for a student-run mobile car detailing business, leading to 10+ new clients and $1,000+ in revenue within the first two weeks post-launch.
Used 11ty, Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS, and Firebase to build a fast, SEO-optimized static site with dynamic quote request functionality and email lead alerts via SendGrid.
Conducted keyword research using Ahrefs and Frase to write content that targeted high-volume local search terms, improving the site’s visibility on Google.
Advised on branding, positioning, and business strategy, helping the client establish a clear brand identity and professional online presence using Canva and competitive market analysis.
Implemented a custom quote form with Express.js backend integration to collect lead information and store it in a Firebase database, enabling immediate client follow-up.
Provided launch support and promotional strategies, including community outreach, internal referrals, and social media coordination to drive initial momentum.
Tracked project progress and deliverables using Notion, ensuring timely completion and stakeholder alignment.
Delivered an accessible, mobile-optimized experience with intuitive UI and lead generation best practices tailored to local service businesses.

Active Directory Groups Manager

Spring 2022

Full-Stack Developer | Space Dynamics Laboratory

Dev

Figma

Vue

Nuxt

Express

Postgres

Jira

Bit Bucket

Docker

Active Directory

LDAP

Developed a full-stack internal tool enabling employees to manage Microsoft Active Directory groups, significantly reducing IT overhead and improving operational efficiency.
Led the architecture and implementation of both frontend and backend using Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL, with seamless integration to Active Directory via LDAP.
Quickly learned and implemented the LDAP protocol to build a secure, reliable interface for real-time group management and auditing of user actions.
Developed a robust logging system to capture and store all user interactions with AD groups, addressing security and compliance concerns previously untracked by Active Directory.
Enabled non-technical group managers to approve requests, create groups, and manage permissions through a clean and intuitive UI, designed and prototyped in Figma by another designer on my team.
Dockerized the application for consistent deployment and integrated with internal infrastructure using Bitbucket and Jira to support agile development workflows.
Delivered a secure, scalable, and user-friendly platform that replaced manual AD tasks with self-service functionality, freeing IT staff for higher-value work.

Stonks Academy

Spring 2023

Mobile App UX Designer | Master's Degree Project

UI/UX

Figma

Prototyping

Site Mapping

Wireframing

Master's Project

Designed a mobile trading simulator app for beginner investors, enabling users to build and test strategies in a risk-free environment using a learn-by-doing approach.
Created all design deliverables as the sole designer, including the project brief, site map, user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity interactive prototype in Figma.
Developed a complete site map and user flow architecture to visualize key interactions and define the app’s structure before moving into detailed design.
Built grayscale wireframes focused on layout, usability, and functional clarity, iterating on feedback from peers and instructors to refine user experience.
Prototyped realistic user interactions using Figma’s advanced prototyping tools, including screen transitions and micro-interactions for usability testing.
Incorporated multiple rounds of feedback into each design phase, gaining critical insights into how new users perceive and navigate unfamiliar interfaces.
Emphasized design iteration, user empathy, and structure-first workflows—applying professional UX methods to simulate a real-world product design lifecycle.
Delivered a fully navigable mobile prototype, ready for usability testing and future development, demonstrating a complete end-to-end product design process.

Zocdoc Usability Study

Summer 2023

UX Researcher (Team Project) | Master's Degree Project

UI/UX

UX Research

Usability Testing

Master's Project

Team Project

Conducted an in-depth usability study on Zocdoc’s mobile app with a team of six, evaluating whether the app successfully helps users find local doctors and delivers a strong user experience.
Co-created a comprehensive test script, identifying key features to evaluate and designing realistic user tasks to reflect common healthcare appointment scenarios.
Recruited and interviewed 18 participants (3 per team member), recording each session to ensure rich, shareable qualitative data for team-wide analysis.
Synthesized user feedback into a detailed findings report that included task success rates, common usability pain points, and design recommendations for improvement.
Practiced unbiased task framing and moderation techniques to reduce leading behavior and gather authentic insights into user navigation and decision-making.
Reviewed and analyzed hours of user testing footage to extract actionable insights, learning to identify patterns across diverse user sessions.
Delivered a final presentation summarizing research goals, methodology, outcomes, and key usability recommendations in a structured PDF report.
Gained hands-on experience in UX research collaboration, user empathy, and the importance of diverse perspectives in identifying usability issues.

SmallSat Conference Administration

Summer 2021, Fall 2023

Designer & Full-Stack Developer | Space Dynamics Laboratory

Dev

UI/UX

Figma

TypeScript

Vue

Nuxt

Express

Postgres

Jira

Bit Bucket

Docker

Usability Testing

Prototyping

Contributed to the end-to-end design and development of a custom web application used globally by thousands of researchers to manage participation in the SmallSat Conference, the world’s largest small satellite research event.
Architected and implemented 80–90% of the backend and frontend code during the initial development phase using TypeScript, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL.
In the second phase, served as project manager and sole designer, defining requirements with stakeholders and users, producing detailed Figma mockups, and conducting usability testing to validate workflows.
Directed a team of full-stack engineers, ensuring timely delivery of new features within scope and budget, while maintaining a high standard of code quality and user experience.
Designed and implemented support for abstract submissions, peer review, scoring, and presentation scheduling, enabling efficient, scalable administration of 3,000+ annual participants.
Deployed and maintained the platform using Docker, and managed development workflows via Jira and Bitbucket to support agile project delivery.
Delivered a secure, scalable, and user-friendly solution that replaced fragmented tools with a centralized, streamlined system for global academic and professional collaboration.

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