Work history

Experience

Layerlane first (still active), then Tommy D's and Field Service Scheduler—one product story tied to the installer role.

Founder

Layerlane · Indiana

May 2025 – Present

  • Still operating Layerlane: user-centered software for small businesses—UX analytics, heatmaps, session replay, and related signals turned into actionable insight.
  • Building the product and pipelines alongside my field role; Layerlane is not on pause.

Garage Door Installer

Tommy D's (Windows, Doors, & More) · Indiana

Field Service Scheduler — portfolio case study for the app I'm building in this role.

Feb 2026 – Present

  • Install and service garage doors and related field work for residential and commercial customers.
  • Design and build Field Service Scheduler (Next.js, Supabase): scheduling calendar, quote automation, job and project tracking, invoices, and role-based access for admin and installers—the portfolio case study is this same work.
  • Ship internal software tuned to the business instead of generic tools; ongoing with office and field staff.

Manufacturing Engineer

Goodwill Commercial Services · Indianapolis, IN

August 2024 – May 2025

  • Created and revised process documentation to ensure compliance with ISO 13485 standards.
  • Conducted time studies to identify bottlenecks and optimize production efficiency.
  • Diagnosed and repaired manufacturing machines, assisting operators with troubleshooting.
  • Trained employees on processes, documentation, and equipment use.
  • Researched and analyzed machine failures, proposing cost-effective solutions.
  • Managed three product transfers, each requiring 16+ pieces of documentation for setup.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement in quality control and workflow efficiency.

Undergraduate Instructor

Luddy School of Informatics - IU University · Bloomington, IN

August 2023 – May 2024

  • Taught students introductory circuit design and prototyping through hands-on educational sessions.
  • Facilitated the development of problem-solving skills in prototype design and assembly.
  • Conducted soldering workshops, ensuring students correctly and safely soldered circuit boards.
  • Presented at a statewide IT conference about AI tools for informatics education, stressing AI's role in enhancing informatics education and illustrating AI-driven personalized task creation.
  • Led a workshop on leveraging ChatGPT and AI tools for academic success through interactive discussions while showcasing AI-driven feedback loops for enhanced learning engagement.

Member Services Associate

Recreational Sports, Indiana University · Bloomington, IN

June 2022 – August 2024

  • Customer service, membership sales, activity registration, and risk management response during high-traffic shifts.
  • Optimized workflows with teammates to keep operations efficient.