About
👋 I’m a Software Engineer at Yelp, working within the corporate engineering organization. My team specializes in crafting tailor-made solutions to solve Yelp specific challenges that off-the-shelf products simply can’t address. Our mission? Empowering our fellow Yelpers with systems that enhance productivity, efficiency, and ultimately, the overall Yelp.com user experience.
With a strong background in corporate systems operations, I bring a unique understanding of the critical infrastructure that keeps a business running smoothly. I have an eye for the details in information systems that are vital to ensuring teams can function at their best, day in and day out.
Skills
Infrastructure
Linux
Docker/Podman
AWS
Terraform
Ansible
Nginx
MySQL
Okta
Languages
Python
Go
JavaScript
AI
LangChain
PydanticAI
Frameworks
FastAPI
Flask
React
Node.js
Platforms
Anthropic
OpenAI
Technical Expertise
Full-Stack Development
- Develop backend services using Flask, FastAPI, Pyramid, Python, and Go
- Build responsive frontend applications with React, Node.js, and JavaScript
- Design and optimize database solutions using MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Firestore
AI Tooling
- Build agentic applications and custom task-specific agents using LangChain and PydanticAI
- Design and implement RAG pipelines for context-aware retrieval and generation
- Develop MCP servers and tools integrations using Anthropic and OpenAI APIs
Cloud Infrastructure
- Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP using Terraform and Ansible
DevOps & Systems Administration
- Administer Linux servers with over 10 years of experience in self-hosting and system management
- Containerize applications using Docker and Podman with nearly a decade of professional and personal experience
Security & Identity Management
- Configure and manage Okta identity solutions through both UI and API integrations
- Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) using SAML and OpenID Connect protocols
- Design and enforce AWS IAM roles and policies for secure access management