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Founder/CEO
Troo CoFounder/CEO
Mar. 2020 - Aug. 2024New York, New York, United States• Led development of a mobile app (an ethical social media platform) that prioritized privacy, security, and user choice. • Guided UX decisions by leveraging extensive knowledge of design principles, user needs and behavior, ensuring a seamless and user-centric product experience that does not compromise privacy or security. • Interviewed, hired and led a team of 40 (UX Researchers, UX/UI Designers, Web & Mobile Developers, Trust & Safety, Product Manager, Project Manager). • Used my deep understanding of the importance of privacy and security to help the team learn how to build a better product by working within the constraints of a privacy-first approach.
Software Engineer
SimpleBetSoftware Engineer
Aug. 2019 - Apr. 2020Greater New York City Area• Served as a key member of the core team responsible for developing the central hub that seamlessly integrated machine learning, mobile, and other teams, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring robust testing for smooth cross-functional collaboration. • Acted as a trusted advisor to the VP of Engineering, providing strategic guidance on software architecture decisions that ultimately saved months of developer time. • Initiated and co-led a “Lunch and Learn” series open to all employees featuring discussions on a myriad of topics delivered by internal subject matter experts.
Full-Stack Developer
Avocado Green MattressFull-Stack Developer
Oct. 2018 - Mar. 2019Remote• Member of team responsible for evolution and maintenance of company website and custom CRM software. • Practiced Extreme Programming (XP), including pair programming & Test-Driven Design (TDD). • Contributed to process and workflow enhancements which improved overall team velocity and sped up CI.
Mentor of Fundamentals
Bloc, Inc.Mentor of Fundamentals
May. 2017 - Oct. 2018Remote• 1-on-1 mentoring of students in the web development and software development track. • Participated in several curriculum sprints designed to improve the experience and skillset of students. • Led a successful initiative to implement regular live group sessions for students to give additional opportunities to learn from a diverse group of mentors.
Visual Artist
Michael Nicholas Fine ArtVisual Artist
Nov. 2015 - Mar. 2017Greater New York City AreaAward-winning artist focused on painting, sculpture, works on paper, and installation art.
Creative Coach
I Create My Own WayCreative Coach
Sep. 2014 - May. 2016Greater New York City AreaCreative coaching (as I see it) involves a holistic approach to leading a more satisfying, rewarding, and fulfilling life. • Developed an online course, including all course materials, and built and maintained the site • Worked 1-on-1 with private clients
Software Engineer
Acropoiesis Media Group LLCSoftware Engineer
Jul. 2014 - Oct. 2018Greater New York City AreaWorked with startups and other small companies to: • help identify and prioritize stories by ROI for their business • help implement devops culture and practices • reduce technical debt • improve test coverage
Music Composer
FreelanceMusic Composer
Jun. 1998 - May. 2014InternationalAward-winning composer of everything from solo to orchestral works and music theater, performed throughout Europe and the U.S.
Freelance Graphic Designer
FreelanceFreelance Graphic Designer
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2014Various projects including websites, books, musical scores, and others
Graphic Designer
Bloch + Coulter Design GroupGraphic Designer
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 1998Greater Los Angeles Area• Graphic Design for both print and web • Web design and implementation in HTML
Scanning Technician
Touchstar Media, Inc.Scanning Technician
Jan. 1996 - Dec. 1997Greater Los Angeles Area• Professional, high-quality scanning & retouching • Graphic Design for both print and web • Built and maintained websites using HTML

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