Embedded firmware, developer tooling and static web delivery
2003 — PRESENT
CITY, ST
Independent Research & Systems Architect
Self-directed / Gaugeblock
Lifelong independent engineering practice spanning early embedded hardware experimentation to modern neurosymbolic code synthesis, developer tooling, and compliance architectures.
Gaugeblock & miter static analysis CLI and Model Context Protocol (MCP) server
sawhorse & batten Candle ML runtime and grammar constraint engine
storypole git-native agent memory and DAG task ledger
Commerce architecture, product data and delivery leadership
2021 — 2024
CITY, ST
Co-Founder & Technical Lead
Ruth Agency LLC
Technical consulting, custom software delivery, and operational strategy for small businesses and nonprofits.
Full-stack application engineering and custom workflow delivery
Operational cost optimization and client process automation
Digital engagement, donor outreach, and archival preservation systems
E-Commerce
Full-Stack
Next.js
Consulting
Leadership
2013 — 2020 · 2006 — 2010
CITY, ST
E-Commerce Manager & Technical Project Manager
Dolan NW / Seattle Lighting Fixture Co.
Multi-role career progression starting from frontline showroom sales, builder coordination, and merchandising into enterprise technical project management, systems architecture, and e-commerce leadership ($80M/yr).
Architected bespoke B2B procurement portals for Fortune 500 clients (Starbucks) supporting 600+ global designers ($6M revenue)
Directed Magento 1 & 2 adoption, full enterprise migration, and custom plugin development
Founded Data Science department; lowered TACoS from 28% to 15% and cut promo build times by 85%
Integrated legacy ERP across 14 showrooms, 2 distribution centers, and digital storefronts
Progression
2014 — 2020
E-Commerce Manager, Technical Project Manager & Data Science Founder
Enterprise systems architecture, e-commerce management across 12+ brands, ERP integrations, and data science operations at the Seattle corporate office.
2013 — 2014
Residential Builder Sales Coordinator
Managed architectural blueprint evaluation, tailored lighting/hardware packages, vendor tracking, and builder walkthroughs at the Bellevue Showroom.
Showroom sales, inter-store distribution center logistics, display merchandising, and training manual authoring across Everett and Bellevue locations.
Magento
Adobe Commerce
ERP
PIM
Data Science
CI/CD
[REC-03 // Fabrication & Production]
Machining, welding, composites and industrial production
ONGOING · 2010 — PRESENT
CITY, ST
Fabrication Lab & Precision Prototyping
Self-Directed Fabrication Lab
Continuous hands-on prototyping across parametric CAD, 3D printing, and digital subtractive manufacturing, reinforced by contracted machining, lamination, and process standardization roles.
Parametric 3D CAD modeling (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Blender) and print tuning (Orca Slicer, Cura)
Tabletop CNC milling, laser cutting/engraving, and mechanical assembly
Short-run manual and CNC lathe/mill machining strictly adhering to engineering tolerances
Composite layup, fiberglass finishing, and authored manufacturing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Progression
JUN 2026
Lamination Fabricator (temp) — Jensen ProGlass
Precision fiberglass and composite layup, finish trimming, and specialized component assembly.
JUL 2025
Machinist (temp) — Wilson Machine Works
Manual lathe and mill operations for component prototyping; operated and trained on production CNC mills and lathes to blueprint specifications.