I build the backend, then I make sure it stays up.

Django and DRF applications, deployed and run on AWS infrastructure set up correctly from day one — from the first API endpoint to the secure server it lives on.

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Core Capabilities

Two Tracks. Single Ownership.

By managing both backend application code and cloud system environment, I eliminate deployment surprises and optimize pipeline speed.

Backend Development

REST API Development
Custom modeled Django REST Framework APIs.
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Database Optimization
Relational PostgreSQL schema design and query tuning.
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Security and Authorization
Rigid JWT security frameworks and custom authorization layers.
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Third Party Integrations
Resilient integrations for external services and webhooks.
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System Refactoring and Support
Fixing performance issues, patching bugs, and updating legacy code.
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Cloud and DevOps

AWS Production Architecture
High uptime cloud environments with strict identity limits.
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CI CD Pipelines
Automated GitHub Actions workflows for safe delivery.
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Containerized Environments
Docker setups keeping dev and production environments identical.
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Infrastructure as Code
Reproducible cloud infrastructure managed via Terraform.
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Proxying and Edge Security
Nginx reverse proxy setups, Certbot SSL, and secure DNS.
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Professional Experience

Work history and professional engagements from portfolio records.

Freelance Web Developer

Celestial Church of Christ JUN 2024 — AUG 2024
  • Built and deployed a 10+ page church website with custom HTML/CSS, WordPress CMS support, Vercel hosting, DNS optimization, event listings, staff profiles, service schedules, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Implemented a 10+ page church website covering departments, staff profiles, service schedules, and event listings, establishing a digital presence from the ground up.
  • Managed custom HTML/CSS alongside a WordPress CMS, enabling non-technical staff to update content with 80% less developer intervention.
  • Accomplished full deployment to Vercel, achieving 99.9% uptime and reducing page load times by 30% through optimized DNS routing.
  • Directed stakeholder requirement gathering across time zones to deliver a complete digital transition within a strict 90-day lifecycle.
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    Celestial Church of Christ
    Scope Overview

    Built and deployed a 10+ page church website with custom HTML/CSS, WordPress CMS support, Vercel hosting, DNS optimization, event listings, staff profiles, service schedules, and stakeholder coordination.

    Tools & Technologies
    HTML5 CSS3 WordPress Vercel DNS
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    Full Stack CI/CD Action
    Thinkwell+ AWS Deployment
    Full-Stack Portfolio Platform on AWS EC2
    Showroom API Vehicle Management Backend
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    Engineering Notes

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    Dockerized Full Stack Deployment Experience

    Worked with Docker to build, manage, and deploy production-ready full-stack applications in isolated containerized environments.

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    Terraform Infrastructure Automation Experience

    Worked with Terraform to automate AWS infrastructure provisioning including VPCs, subnets, security groups, EC2 instances, and cloud networking.

    MAY 25, 2026 Read More
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    Unemployment And Solutions

    Why unemployment is very high in the software industry and some practical steps to reduce it and get hired.

    JUN 3, 2026 Read More
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    AWS AMI: Creating Reusable EC2 Server Images

    How to create and share Amazon Machine Images for server replication, backup, scaling, and repeatable deployments.

    AUG 2026 Read More
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