February 2026 - August 2026
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
Contract role focused on supply chain software and application development. Worked with C++ and Bash on Solaris and Red Hat Linux systems, performing static analysis and developing Win32 API applications.
Win32 C++BashSolarisRed Hat LinuxPowerShellStatic AnalysisVS Code
September 2022 - Present
Meshery (CNCF Project) / Sistent Design System
Started as contributor (Sep 2022), promoted to maintainer (Feb 2023). Lead cloud native management platform (9.5k ⭐, 1,292 contributors, 740 releases, 300+ integrations) and Sistent Design System powering Meshery, Layer5 Cloud, Kanvas, and Layer5.io.
ReactTypeScriptMUI v5Styled ComponentsGoGraphQL
- First PR: Helm chart improvements preventing unnecessary default installations (Sep 2022)
- Built 60+ base components (Button, Card, Modal, Table, Form controls) wrapping MUI with custom theming
- Created custom components: CatalogDesignTable, ErrorBoundary, CustomizedStepper, TransferList
- Lead migration from Material UI v4 to v5 affecting entire codebase (1,180+ issues)
- Developed 80+ custom icons for cloud-native management (Kubernetes, Mesh, Design, etc.)
- Implemented theme modifiers for consistent styling across components
- Added WebWorker support for proxying events to actors in different threads
March 2025 - August 2025
Aquia, Inc.
Developed features for New Jersey unemployment benefits claimant portal. Implemented PIN set/reset functionality with secure forms for claimant authentication. Built confirmation email flow requiring integration between claimant portal and JPAY (Java system).
Next.jsReactTypeScriptPlaywrightUSWDSPython APIs
- Created responsive UI components using @trussworks/react-uswds (USWDS 3.0)
- Wrote unit tests and E2E tests using Playwright for critical user flows
- Participated in feature flag migration from AWS Evidently to AWS AppConfig
- Initiated migration: Next.js Pages to App Router, react-i18next to next-intl
February 2023 - March 2025
Aquia, Inc.
Maintained and enhanced VA.gov (React + Ruby on Rails) serving veterans nationwide. Designed and built TypeScript SDK inspired by Auth0/Okta patterns, consolidating scattered auth code. Built identity dashboard using Next.js 13 App Router and Chakra UI for client onboarding.
ReactNext.js 13TypeScript SDKRuby on RailsLogin.govID.me
- Participated in modernization migrating auth from username/password to Login.gov and ID.me
- Integrated Microsoft's API Extractor for automated SDK documentation generation
- Researched Module Federation for potential monorepo architecture, presented to stakeholders
- Created test repositories exploring SWC+Babel integration and Rspack vs Webpack
- Gained exposure to ArgoCD for GitOps deployments and AWS Console
August 2022 - February 2025
Thinkful (Chegg)
Mentored cybersecurity students through Thinkful's bootcamp program. Teaching security fundamentals, hands-on labs, and career guidance.
CybersecurityMentoringSecurity Fundamentals
March 2022 - Present
Cloud Underground
Design and build portable development environments improving team productivity. Create automation frameworks reducing deployment time from hours to minutes. Architect CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and document deployment procedures.
DockerTerraformKubernetesGitHub ActionsCI/CD
September 2022 - February 2023
Aquia, Inc.
Created architectural design records for Zero Trust implementation. Designed Policy-as-Code integration proposals using development tooling.
Zero TrustPolicy-as-CodeSecurity Architecture
November 2016 - September 2022
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
6-year progression from customer service through Help Desk, Systems Administration, Security Engineering to DevSecOps Compliance. Built the foundation for my software career.
RHELAzureVMwareNIST 800-53DISA STIGCIS Benchmarks
05/2022 - 09/2022
Cyber Engineer, DevSecOps Compliance
Developed documentation for Service Mesh, REST API, and DevSecOps practices. Followed NIST SP 800-204 for microservices security.
08/2021 - 05/2022
Cyber Security Analyst, Privacy Engineering
Served as interim ISSO. Maintained Windows Server environments in VMware vSphere. Wrote documentation based on NIST 800-53.
05/2020 - 08/2021
Systems Administrator, Platforms Engineering
Administered RHEL systems in Microsoft Azure. Automated OS hardening using SteelCloud and OpenSCAP. Implemented CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIG.
08/2017 - 05/2020
Help Desk Specialist → Tier 2
Provided Tier 1/2 support with 93%+ satisfaction. Promoted based on performance, selected for Systems Administrator trial internship.
11/2016 - 08/2017
Customer Service, Call Center
Supported Immigration program systems. Ensured data accuracy and process compliance.
August 2020 - October 2021
Women in CyberSecurity + SANS, Google, Facebook, Bloomberg LP
Two-year participant in the WiCyS/SANS CyberStart competition. Improved from 75% to 88% completion, demonstrating growth in cybersecurity fundamentals and offensive security techniques.
CyberStartLinuxVM AnalysisWeb SecurityCTF
- Utilized Linux command-line tools to find, run, connect to, and manipulate data and services
- Implemented virtual machines to examine unknown and potentially malicious files
- Examined HTML and JavaScript to find and exploit web security vulnerabilities
- Received WiCyS Security Training Scholarship Certificate (Oct 2020)
August 2016 - December 2016
xentientLABS LLC
Interned with xentientLABS, a Graphic Design and Software Development company focusing on Front End and Back-End Development while implementing secure coding practices through applications and services.
GitHubSDLCDocumentationIDE ToolsSecure Coding
- Assisted with gathering project requirements and developed specific documentation for projects
- Developed code through personal IDE environment and tested code through GitHub platform
- Developed understanding of SDLC process and utilized the development cycle through projects
- Provided feedback on code reviews and collaborated in learning environment