Web Developer meets Data Scientist
BIO
I am a versatile web developer and data scientist with a unique blend of academic expertise and practical software development skills. My professional journey bridges academic research and innovative technology solutions. Previously grounded in academic research and teaching, I’ve transformed my analytical skills into practical web development.
My primary focus is on front-end development for SaaS applications using Phoenix LiveView, where I design and ship features that solve real-world challenges. My experience spans interactive data visualization, machine learning and AI, and creating web applications that deliver meaningful insights. I’ve recently specialized in the emerging AI stack from Elixir (Nx, Bumblebee,…) with a particular focus on RAG architectures.
My technical expertise encompasses Elixir, Phoenix, LiveView, PostgreSQL, and complementary technologies like TailwindCSS. Before turning to the Elixir stack, I built a strong foundation in JavaScript and React, with a focus on interactive dynamic data visualization. I also worked on a number of Python projects.
I’m passionate about building scalable web applications that solve practical challenges, bridging my background in economics and data science with cutting-edge software development techniques.
EXPERIENCE
ALIGND | Web Developer (Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, PostgreSQL)
2023 - present | Remote
- Front-end development for SaaS applications using the Phoenix LiveView framework.
- Design, develop, and ship features for Alignd’s flagship team coordination application and EverClean IQ, the ship-hull cleaning dashboard from Greensea IQ (sub-contractor).
DEFACTO HEALTH | Web Developer (Python, Django, PostgreSQL)
2023 | Remote
- Built automatic PowerPoint generation feature for internal Django app.
EFL - The Data Science Institute | Web Developer (React, D3)
2023 | Remote
- Developed React UI for mapping and interacting with evolving relationship data inspired by Gapminder.
- Applied UI to support an academic paper on time-trajectories of major world companies.
The Career Leadership Collective | Software Developer (R, R Markdown, LaTeX)
2022 - 2023 | Remote
- Automated report creation for the 2023 National Alumni Career Mobility Survey.
Resources for the Future | Web Developer (D3, HighChart)
2022 | Remote
- Supported release of World Carbon Pricing Database by creating interactive data visualization of historical carbon prices, including a world map.
Advisar.AI | Web Developer (React, Leaflet)
2022 | Remote
- Integrated an interactive hexbin map in an existing React app.
Fresh Harvest | Software Developer (R, Shiny, Genetic Algorithm)
2021 | Remote
- Developed a web application to optimize the layout of packaging operations, used weekly by the client since completion.
Academia | College Professor and Researcher
2012 - 2023
- Emory University (2019 - 2023): Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Quantitative Theory and Methods. Taught Machine Learning, Probability and Statistics, Game Theory, and Introduction to R.
- Utah State University (2017 - 2019): Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance. Taught Introduction to Microeconomics.
- Academic research (2012 - 2022): Focused on Economics, Game Theory, Social Choice Theory, School Choice, and Jury Selection.
SKILLS
Programming
- Proficient: JavaScript, Elixir, HTML, CSS, R, LaTeX
- Experienced: Python, SQL, TypeScript
Frameworks
- Phoenix, LiveView, TailwindCSS, R Shiny, React, NextJS
Libraries
- D3, HighChart, Leaflet, Mapbox, Chart
Tools/Platforms
- Git, Render, Netlify, Sentry, Cloudinary, QGIS
EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University
Ph.D. in Economics (2017)
University of Louvain
Master’s in Economics (2012)
University of Louvain
Bachelor’s in Sociology (2009)