Professional Summary
Self-trained programmer with 9+ years of experience as a Design Technologist and registered building Architect
Specialized in workflow optimization, process automation, and digital infrastructure to help companies scale rapidly
Highly motivated learner with excellent organization, communication, and creative problem solving skills
Passionate about teaching, mentoring, and collaborating with teammates and cross-functional partners
Core Competencies
Troubleshooting • Requirements Assessment • Quality Assurance • Agile Methodology • Best Practices • Reporting • Vendor Management • Documentation • Training • Mentoring • Continuous Process Improvement
Technical Skills
Strong: Python, Boto3 AWS SDK, AWS Lambda, Terraform, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jira, Coda, Lucidchart, Google Workspace, Agile Methodology
Basic / Familiar: Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, JavaScript, Ruby, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Pandas, SQL
Work Experience
Design Technology Manager, WeWork
Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | New York, NY
Programming
- Expedited quality control initiative 90% by automating duplicate content removal in 500+ files with Revit API and Python Link
- Automated software re-installation for 60+ users, reducing support time by 85% with Batch script and Google Drive Link
- Accelerated daily 3D modeling workflow by enabling batch operations in Revit UI using Revit API and Python Link
- Developed front-end web design for proposed talent recruitment app using Bootstrap, HTML/CSS, and D3.js Link
Management & Infrastructure
- Increased program output 3.3x in one year by optimizing Design Technology workflow to expedite data release to customers
- Managed cloud environment, file templates, and data generation pipeline for digital design of coworking office spaces
- Strategized digital asset and data management for global fleet of 520 owner-operated offices for stakeholders and customers
- Led technical troubleshooting, user license provisioning, and software renewals in partnership with Corporate IT
- Project managed initiatives including vendors, execution plans, scope of work plans, and technical standards implementation
- Mentored colleagues in technical and soft skills by organizing training programs and advising on problem-solving approaches
Associate Architect, SHoP Architects
Mar 2014 - Aug 2017 | New York, NY
- Streamlined quality control, approval, and change management processes through iterative documentation and automation
- Led technical systems coordination amongst owner, contractor, and multiple external engineering vendors for construction
- Managed development and maintenance of building information models for various large-scale architectural design projects
Architectural Designer, MAD Architects
January 2013 - October 2013 | Beijing
- Developed design of large-scale architectural projects and mentored interns in a collaborative team environment
Programming Projects
Personal Website (Cloud Resume Challenge)
- Deployed static website at a custom domain over HTTPS using S3, Cloudfront, Route53, and Certificate Manager Site / Link
- Created back-end counter of page views using Lambda (Python), DynamoDB, API Gateway, Javascript, and Fetch API Link
- Performed automated testing to ensure functionality of Lambda and API endpoint using Python, pytest, Boto3, and Moto Link
- Utilized infrastructure-as-code to provision, configure, and modify back-end resources using Terraform for AWS Link
- Implemented CI/CD pipeline to redeploy front-end and back-end website components using GitHub Actions with AWS Link
Amazon Web Services
- Automated common management tasks for EC2, S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, SNS, SES, and CloudWatch using Boto3 Link
- Programmatically read contents from S3 objects then persisted data to DynamoDB using Boto3 and Lambda CSV / JSON
- Detected unused Elastic IPs and EBS volumes then sent alert notifications using Boto3, Lambda, EC2, and SNS EIP / EBS
Python
- Managed class instances with multiple methods and manipulated data structures in assorted apps using Python Link
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - The University of Texas at Austin, 2013
Interests
Professional: DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD Pipelines, Solutions Architecture
Personal: Foreign Languages, Urban Planning, Transit Networks, Note-taking Methodology, Information Architecture