Passionate everything engineer with 13+ years of experience building scalable web applications and AI-powered solutions. Specialized in React, Node.js, and modern cloud technologies.
Get to know me better
I'm a passionate AI engineer with over 13 years of experience crafting elegant solutions to complex problems. My journey in tech began with a fascination for how things work, which led me to pursue Computer Science and eventually specialize in web development and artificial intelligence.
My Approach: I believe in writing clean, maintainable code that scales. I'm a strong advocate for test-driven development and continuous integration. My experience spans from startups to enterprise companies, giving me a unique perspective on different development methodologies and best practices.
What I Do: I specialize in building full-stack applications using React, Next.js, and Node.js. Recently, I've been focusing on integrating AI capabilities into web applications, leveraging technologies like OpenAI's GPT models and TensorFlow. I'm also experienced in cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS and Vercel.
When I'm not coding, you can find me contributing to open-source projects, writing technical blog posts, or mentoring aspiring developers. I'm always excited to learn new technologies and share knowledge with the community.
What people say about working with me
CEO at TechStart Inc
Rachel is an exceptional developer who delivered our AI-powered platform ahead of schedule. Her expertise in React and Node.js helped us build a scalable solution that our users love. The code quality and documentation were outstanding. Highly recommended!
A comprehensive overview of my technical proficiencies and tools I work with daily
My professional journey
CyberGuards
•full-timeIntegrated incident response and security checks into CI/CD pipelines to reduce manual verification and speed secure deployments.
Tuned YARA, Snort, Suricata, and HIPS signatures to lower false positives and reduce recurring alerts with measurable results.
Connected SIEM and SOAR platforms to centralize alerts and shorten investigation time for high-priority anomalies.
Mapped critical ICT assets to business functions to increase visibility, eliminate idle instances, and reduce unnecessary costs.
Deployed firewalls and remote access systems aligned to business priorities to strengthen resilience and enable predictable client deployments.
City of Memphis
•contractManaged Incident, Change, and Problem workflows in ServiceNow to shorten ticket resolution time and improve SLA adherence.
Evaluated datacenter firmware and hardware compatibility to increase deployment predictability and operational stability.
Maintained Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online to ensure reliable communication and records continuity for government compliance.
Implemented secure access governance workflows to strengthen account lifecycle controls and improve audit readiness.
Maintained Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online to ensure reliable communication and records continuity for government compliance.
PeaceHeallth
•full-timeMet with the technical account managers for all their current security platforms, highlighting underutilized capabilities, allocations, and best practice recommendations, ensuring that each vendor delivers the services they are contracted to provide.
Conducted targeted threat hunts using IOC-driven queries to identify attacker TTPs, translating findings into detection rule updates that improved incident identification and response
Formally documented a standard process for threat relevance criteria and streamlined triage processes to accelerate analyst workflows.
Hilton Worldwide
•full-timeCoordinated cloud migrations including DNS and routing updates to minimize post-migration connectivity incidents.
Provided escalated and after-hours migration support to maintain messaging platform stability and meet uptime requirements.
Implemented Infrastructure as Code for security, configuration, deployment, and automated post-migration cleanup to reduce manual tasks.
FedEx
•full-timeConfigured Microsoft 365 Cloud App Security anomaly policies to reduce alert noise and surface actionable threats, improving detection accuracy.
Reviewed quarantined messages and removed spam and malware to restore legitimate mail flow and minimize business disruption.
Adjusted Microsoft 365 role-based groups to enforce least-privilege administrator access and strengthen access controls.
Service Master
•full-timeTrained new support staff on ticket routing and SLA procedures, improving peak-period customer satisfaction.
Led deskside support as interim team lead, reducing incident resolution time by 81%.
Diagnosed and categorized complex software and OS incidents to improve tracking and SLA prioritization.
My academic background
Western Governors University
AI
Specialize in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Completed thesis on natural language processing and neural networks.
Coursera & Udacity
Machine Learning & Cloud Computing
Continuous learning through professional development courses including Deep Learning Specialization, AWS Solutions Architect, and Full-Stack Web Development.
ITT Technical Institute
Information Technology and Computer Networking Systems
Comprehensive computer science education with focus on software engineering and systems design. Active member of Computer Science Student Association.
Some of my best work
Enterprise-grade analytics platform for data-driven decisions
Collaborative project management tool for remote teams
Schedule and manage social media posts across platforms
Professional credentials and certifications
for
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is a premier, entry-to-associate-level IT certification. It validates your foundational knowledge of networking concepts, IP services, security, and automation. Earning this highly respected credential can immediately launch or advance your career as a Network Administrator, Systems Engineer, or IT Support Specialist
Cisco
Credential ID:
CJ4KCPNPB3R4105M
March 20, 2028
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Professional certification for designing, developing, and managing robust, secure, scalable cloud architecture on Google Cloud.
Google Cloud
Credential ID:
GCP-PCA-67890-2025
December 1, 2026
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Zscaler Zero Trust Cyber Associate (ZTCA), one of the industry’s most comprehensive zero trust credentials, helps network and security professionals attest their expertise in establishing a holistic, layered security approach based on zero trust principles. This course offers practical guidance on how to deliver effective control and visibility across zero trust initiatives as well as contrast zero trust and legacy architectures. Finally, it explores architectural constructs for real-world implementation, including in the context of the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™.
Zscaler
Credential ID:
7pfv75rbruyh
January 20, 2026
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Certification demonstrating the ability to perform the responsibilities of a Kubernetes administrator.
Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Credential ID:
CKA-CNCF-86420-2026
December 1, 2025
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The Stellar Cyber Certified Associate (SCCA)—also known as the Stellar Cyber SOC Analyst Associate Certification—validates your ability to use the Stellar Cyber Open XDR platform to detect, investigate, and triage modern cyber threats. The certification focuses on applying AI-driven security and behavioral analytics to identify sophisticated threats like lateral movement, anomalous behavior, and data exfiltration in real-time
Stellar Cyber
Credential ID:
fjas7865saa
December 1, 2025
for
A Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) Delivery Specialist is an IT professional certified by Zscaler to design, deploy, and optimize Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions. They ensure secure, seamless connectivity to internal corporate applications while minimizing attack surfaces and preventing lateral movement.A ZIA (Zscaler Internet Access) Delivery Specialist is an IT professional certified by Zscaler to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot cloud-native Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions. They ensure enterprise internet traffic is securely routed and inspected for threats and data loss.
Zscaler
Credential ID:
vf5sxkbe439x
November 10, 2025
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Certification demonstrating proficiency in building and training neural networks using TensorFlow 2.x.
Google & TensorFlow
June 15, 2025
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Advanced AWS certification demonstrating expertise in designing distributed systems and applications on AWS platform.
Amazon Web Services
May 15, 2025
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Certification validating skills in MongoDB database development, schema design, and aggregation framework.
MongoDB Inc.
Credential ID:
MONGO-DA-97531-2025
February 15, 2025
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The SentinelOne SIREN badge, unique to IR partners, represents the highest level of excellence and commitment among SentinelOne's IR Partner cybersecurity professionals. This exclusive badge recognizes the best-of-the-best in the industry. Badge earners deliver exceptional outcomes and exceed customer expectations. They possess the acumen to analyze cyber threats, design robust security strategies, and implement impactful solutions, ensuring organizations are fortified against attacks.
Sentinel One
December 1, 2024
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Zscaler’s Fundamentals of Cybersecurity (EDU-102) is an foundational training course and certification exam that provides a comprehensive overview of modern cybersecurity concepts, threat landscapes, and security models.
Zscaler
Credential ID:
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September 10, 2024
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Certification showing expertise in building automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
GitHub
August 5, 2024
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Comprehensive certification covering React, advanced JavaScript, UI/UX design, and modern front-end development practices.
Meta (Facebook)
July 23, 2024
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CompTIA Cloud+ is an intermediate-level, vendor-neutral IT certification. It validates the practical skills required to deploy, optimize, secure, and troubleshoot secure multi-cloud infrastructure, regardless of the platform. It stands out as the only cloud certification focused on broader systems operations.
CompTIA
Credential ID:
COMP30486454
December 5, 2023
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5-course specialization covering neural networks, deep learning, convolutional networks, sequence models, and hyperparameter tuning.
DeepLearning.AI & Coursera
Milestones and recognitions
UC Berkeley
Won first place at California's largest collegiate hackathon with a team of 4, building a real-time collaborative code editor with AI assistance. Competed against 2,000+ participants.
Learn MoreTechCrunch Disrupt
Awarded for building innovative AI-powered content generation platform that revolutionizes content creation. Competed against 500+ startups.
Learn MoreGoogle & TensorFlow Team
Recognized as a top 50 contributor to TensorFlow project with 100+ merged pull requests and active community involvement.
Learn MoreACM
Co-authored paper on 'Efficient Training Methods for Large Language Models' published in prestigious ACM Computing Surveys journal.
Learn MoreGitHub Community
September 2024
One of my open-source projects reached 10,000 stars on GitHub, used by developers worldwide in production applications.
Major League Hacking
December 2023
Recognized for mentoring 50+ teams at hackathons throughout the year, helping developers bring their ideas to life.
Meta
November 2023
Delivered keynote presentation on 'Building Scalable React Applications' to 3,000+ attendees at React Conf 2023.
DEV.to
July 2023
Ranked in top 100 authors on DEV Community with articles reaching 500K+ views and helping thousands of developers.
Google Developer Groups
May 2023
Selected as a speaker at Google I/O Extended event, presenting on 'Modern Web Development with Next.js and AI'.
Amazon Web Services
March 2023
Selected to join the AWS Community Builders program recognizing technical content creators and community leaders.
What I can do for you
Build modern, scalable web applications from concept to deployment using cutting-edge technologies.
I specialize in building complete web applications using the latest technologies and best practices. From responsive frontend interfaces to robust backend APIs and database design, I handle every aspect of your web application development needs.
Pricing
Pricing varies based on project complexity, features, and timeline. Contact for detailed quote.
Timeline
4-12 weeks depending on scope
Integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into your applications using GPT, custom ML models, and more.
Transform your application with AI capabilities. I help businesses integrate GPT models, build custom machine learning solutions, and implement intelligent features that provide real value to users.
Pricing
Custom pricing based on AI complexity and usage requirements. Includes initial setup and optimization.
Timeline
6-16 weeks depending on complexity
Expert guidance on technology strategy, architecture decisions, and best practices for your projects.
Get expert advice on your technology decisions, system architecture, and development strategy. I help companies make informed technical decisions that align with their business goals.
Pricing
Hourly rate for consulting sessions. Package deals available for ongoing engagements.
Timeline
Flexible, based on consulting needs
Design and build robust RESTful and GraphQL APIs with comprehensive documentation.
Pricing based on API complexity and number of endpoints.
⏱️ 3-8 weeks
Build complete e-commerce platforms with payment processing, inventory management, and analytics.
Custom pricing based on features and scale. Includes initial setup and training.
⏱️ 6-12 weeks
Speed up your web applications and improve user experience through comprehensive optimization.
Fixed price for audit and optimization based on application size.
⏱️ 2-4 weeks
Thoughts, tutorials, and insights
Learn how to build high-performance, scalable React applications using the latest features of Next.js 14, including Server Components and App Router.
A practical guide to integrating OpenAI's GPT-4 API into your web applications, including best practices for prompt engineering and cost optimization.
Essential TypeScript patterns and practices for building maintainable, type-safe applications at scale.
Learn how to implement real-time features in your web applications using WebSockets, including chat systems and live updates.
Deep dive into database optimization techniques for Node.js applications, covering query optimization, indexing, and caching strategies.
Lessons learned and insights gained during my 7-year journey from junior developer to senior full-stack engineer.
Wherever you are in the world, let's work together on your next project.