Hey, I'm Dale!
I'm a Seattle-based full-stack software engineer with an interest in big data.
Let Me Introduce Myself
I am a people-focused and results-driven engineer with three years of experience in building scalable and maintainable software solutions in Agile teams. I love to tackle challenging problems together - the collaborative aspect of programming and problem-solving is among my favorites on the job. I am always up to get a ping or a call to dive into a new problem and figure it out together. I strive to bring a positive attitude and treat all experiences as ones I can learn and grow from. As part of my commitment to growth, I completed my Master degree in Computer Science in 2024 with a 3.93 GPA while working full time. In keeping with my interest in data and utilizing it to help others, I volunteer for educational and conservation-based organizations to help them process, understand, and utilize their data.
Solutions
Solving problems and finding the best answer are passions of mine
Relatable
I'm a good communicator who excels in team-based environments
Data
I'm experienced and love working with data of all kinds
Adaptive
I quickly adapt and utilize new methods of working and thinking
Skills
I'm a people-first, goal-oriented engineer well-versed in dynamic development teams with experience in front and backend. I'm always focused on adding to my skillset and I strive for the unknown, here is a quick highlight of some of my skills so far:
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My Journey So Far
A collection of my education and work experience
Experience
Software Development Engineer
November 2024 - Present
Actalent
- Developed and deployed a .NET service to automate spectrometry scheduling, preparation, and processing, eliminating manual equipment operation by chemists and streamlining workflows.
- Integrated the .NET service into the existing system, coordinating hardware and software components with Python, TypeScript, and C++ to enhance automation capabilities—boosting analysis efficiency by 70%.
Machine Learning Consultant (Volunteer)
November 2024 - Present
Happy Whale
- Leveraged Python and LLMs to create a custom Large Language Model to write detailed, customized descriptions for over ten thousand whales in the Happy Whale Sightings Database.
Software Engineer (Volunteer)
May 2024 - September 2024
Selfless Solutions
- Conducted thorough data cleaning and analysis on three years of student data to demonstrate key trends in our English literacy application utilizing Python.
- Managed and optimized data storage in AWS S3 and developed QuickSight dashboards to provide clear, actionable insights through the creation of visualizations.
Software Engineer
November 2022 - February 2024
GenesisCare
- Spearheaded the redesign of a treatment planning system for radiotherapy clinics with .NET, directly collaborating with users to resolve existing pain points resulting in improved user experience and maintainability
- Engineered a centralized full-stack patient management platform with React, C#, and Bootstrap; guided two junior developers, achieving 100% user approval among key stakeholders and improving system efficiency by 40%.
- Established automated test suite with xUnit adopted among all CI/CD pipelines using Octopus Deploy and TeamCity increasing project delivery speed by 25% and reducing testing time by 50%
- Refactored a complex insurance application to comply with 2024 Medicare and HIPAA standards by collaborating with end users and leveraging C# and SQL, resulting in compliance in over 300 clinics within two weeks.
- Collaborated with an Agile team of five to update and modernize existing large complex radiotherapy support systems in .NET to improve workflows for centers nationwide leading to 40% fewer service tickets.
- Optimized SQL scripts in Microsoft SQL Server for large complex billing and treatment automation systems for data extraction, reporting, and storage reducing processing time by 30%.
Software Engineer
January 2022 - September 2022
REV Tech
- Demonstrated ability to successfully develop software solutions for diverse clientele, simultaneously balancing up to four concurrent projects in multiple frameworks and languages within Agile development cycles.
- Solved internal onboarding and inventory management system issues in first month by designing and implementing an application reducing onboarding time by 50% and used for 100% of new hires since release.
- Adapted an energy metric tracking fullstack web application to implement more than ten new features and fix downed systems using C# and ASP.NET/MVC while tracking tickets with Jira.
- Coordinated needs of two stakeholder groups to design and build the front-end of medical organization system in team of two utilizing React and integrating a REST API built in .NET and C#.
Research Assistant
June 2019 - August 2020
University of Washington - Stromberg Lab
- Demonstrated ability in collaborative environment in a multidisciplinary team of over twenty individuals
- Driven to be self-starter and results-oriented by working independently weeks ahead of schedule
- Showcased knowledge of experimental design by independently producing over twenty products per quarter as metrics of meeting objectives
- Proven ability to conduct data entry by keeping up to date, detailed reports of sixteen samples concurrently
Education
Master of Computer Science
2023 - 2024
Arizona State University
- GPA: 3.93/4.0
Bachelor of Science, Biology
2017 - 2020
University of Washington
- Dean's List: 3 quarters
- Member of Beta Beta Beta Honor Society
- Completed Undergraduate Research