Hi, I'm Zack!

Software Engineer

I'm an empathetic software engineer with a16z startup experience who communicates nuanced ideas clearly. I've been deploying code to production @ startups and large scale companies for over 3 years.

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About Me

Joyful
Builder
User
Focused
Family
Oriented

I create delightful software experiences. I'm very familiar with the React, TypeScript, and python. I've been deploying code to production at companies for 3 years. In my free time, I enjoy solving rubik's cubes, playing the piano, and working on fun personal projects. I've recently been getting into aquascaping, and I love hiking with family and friends.

Portfolio

Below is the old stuff. Ask me about what I'm working on now!

Sorting Algorithm Visualizer

This web app was built using React and node.js, and utilizes the Material UI library. Deployed with Netlify.

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Sacred Roots Website

I worked with Sacred Roots Ministries to develop their website from the ground up using Webflow and their integrated content management system.

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Generative AI Spotify Web-App

[Currently in development]
Web app for personalized Spotify playlists using a natural language description of a mood as input. Uses Spotify API and OpenAI large language models with LangChain/LangSmith.

Coming soon!

Weather App

This project utilizes API calls to openWeather to provide a dynamic display of local and global weather data. Any zip code in the United States is accessible via this app.

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Battleships AI Simulator

Using C++ and probability density functions, this artificially intelligent program plays the popular game 'Battleships.' This algorithm won the battleships competition at Taylor University.

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Command Line Math Interpreter

Input is passed through a lexer, parser, and finally an interpreter to determine the value of the output. The program uses nodes to correctly determine the order of operations.

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My Blog

Recent Posts

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Skills

Frontend development

More than 3 years

TypeScript

Production Experience

React

Production Experience

Node.js

Production Experience

Vue

School Projects

Figma

Production Experience

Backend Development

More than 4 years

Product Engineering

Production Exp.

Database Architecture

School Projects

API Architecture

Production Experience

Git

Production Experience

Specialized

More than 2 years

ML/AI Development

School Projects

LLM Applications

Personal Projects

Cloud Architecture

Tinkered

Qualification

Education
Work

Homeschooled Education

Maryland K-12
2020 - 2021

Interactive Web Design and Development

Taylor University
2016 - 2021

Computational Problem Solving

Taylor University
2016 - 2021

Independant Study

Maryland/Indiana
2016 - 2021

Computer Aide

Department of Defense - Maryland
2019 - 2020

Malware Research

Taylor University
On behalf of Lockheed Martin
2020 - 2021

Mobile Designer

Envisage Planner - Indiana
2020 - 2021

Web Freelancer

Sacred Roots Ministries
2021

Software Engineering Intern

SEP - Indiana
Summer 2022

Software Engineering Intern

Anchorage Digital - San Francisco (Remote)
Summer 2023

Accomplishments and Awards

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Technical
Accomplishments

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Technical
Accomplishments

  • Wrote 4,000+ lines of Go, React, and Typescript, directly served the needs of fortune 50 clients at the world’s first federally chartered cryptocurrency bank, Anchorage Digital (an L.A. based startup backed by a16z and Goldman Sachs)

  • Developed and deployed novel blockchain integration features for an application handling billions of dollars in client funds

  • Worked on full-stack application written in Typescript and React with a scrum team of 9 developers to track 15,000+ IoT device diagnostics

  • Selected to be point man for resolving a production bug incident. In under two hours, I diagnosed, developed, and deployed code that resolved the problem

Boy Scout
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Boy Scout
Awards

  • Earned Eagle Scout with Gold Palm

  • Received the Founders Award

  • Led over 5,000 scouts and worked with a team to manage an operating budget of over $250,000 as the Lodge Vice-Chief

  • Received the Vigil Honor for outstanding service

Academic
Acheivement

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Academic
Acheivement

  • Earned a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school

  • Incredibly excited learner

  • Continually researching new technologies to use in applications

  • Completed Junior year of college with 3.8+ GPA

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Quirky Facts About Me

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Sarah Smith

Client

I really enjoyed working with Zack. He is easy to work with and shares my personal values. He is a joy to be around! I'd reccomend working with Zack to anybody.

Matt Robinson

Client

I really enjoyed working with Zack. He is easy to work with and shares my personal values. He is a joy to be around! I'd reccomend working with Zack to anybody.

Raul Harris

Client

I really enjoyed working with Zack. He is easy to work with and shares my personal values. He is a joy to be around! I'd reccomend working with Zack to anybody.

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