I’m a seasoned Full-Stack Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience designing and delivering impactful solutions in JavaScript, ReactJS, NodeJS, GoLang, and embedded programming. Currently, at Safran Passenger Innovation, I connect IoT devices to the cloud using AWS Greengrass while leveraging AWS services like Step Functions, S3, SQS, Cognito, NeptuneDB, and DynamoDB to build scalable, high-performance systems. My expertise spans CI/CD pipeline implementation, automated deployments, and system optimization for maximum efficiency.
With a Master’s degree in Engineering Science (IoT) from SUNY Buffalo, I combine strong academic foundations with diverse industry experience, from retail e-commerce, where I worked with a Fortune 500 giant, to the aerospace sector.
The idea was born over a casual dinner conversation—what if we could connect mobile retailers across the city to track and stop stolen phones? At the time, stolen phones were everywhere, and the only way to catch a thief was through WhatsApp groups where retailers shared IMEI numbers, hoping someone recognized the device.
With over 1,000 retailers in the city alone, we saw an opportunity: why not create a platform that connects them all? We built a simple app, but selling app subscriptions was unheard of back then, especially in a market where smartphones were still new. People needed something tangible to buy. To solve this, I packaged the app’s QR code into a paper-craft calendar, making it easy for retailers to sell and giving customers a physical product they could hold.
The impact was immediate. From day two, thieves were getting caught all over the city—they never expected mobile shops across different areas to be connected. The app quickly scaled from one city to an entire district, then multiple districts, as we expanded our team, user base, and reach at an incredible pace.
The impact was undeniable. What started as a small initiative quickly turned into a city-wide anti-theft network, catching criminals who never imagined retailers miles apart would be connected. Within months, the platform expanded beyond a single city, reaching multiple districts, growing our team, and creating an ecosystem that made selling stolen phones nearly impossible.
But the real validation came when law enforcement took notice. Seeing the system’s effectiveness, authorities developed their own official version, integrating the same concept into their operations. And just like that, what began as a dinner-table idea had transformed into a blueprint for crime prevention at a larger scale.
Like any other kid, my tech journey started with breaking toys apart—remote-controlled cars, toy motors, and anything with wires. But instead of just making a mess, I was curious about how they worked. By 5th grade, I was already experimenting with 555 timers and transistors, and by 6th grade, I built my first school website, featuring what I proudly called "cutting-edge web design"—a scrolling marquee text. Yes, it was actually cool back then! 😎
By 9th grade, I unknowingly stepped into full-stack development, creating a PHP/MySQL-powered accounting portal for a local printing press—a system that somehow still runs 15 years later. That project sealed my love for writing software that solves real-world problems.
In 10th grade, I built my first microcontroller-based home water tank level sensor. It was a game-changer for me—the moment I realized I could merge my love for coding with electronics. From then on, I never looked back.
High school introduced me to logic gates and microcontrollers, unlocking endless possibilities. By 11th grade, I was building gadgets using the PIC18F4520, my first microcontroller and still a treasured piece of hardware in my collection.
When the ESP-01 WiFi module first came out, I was fascinated—finally, no more MAX485 ICs for communication; WiFi was the future! But there was no Arduino IDE support yet, no proper documentation (only in Chinese), and no ChatGPT to guide me. The only way to program it was using Lua, so I learned Lua, got it working, and started building Raspberry Pi-based backends, communicating with ESP modules over REST APIs.
Then came the ESP-12E, followed by Arduino IDE support, and I leveled up my automation projects. One of my biggest builds? A fully automated cooking machine—equipped with a 7" touchscreen, ESP32, a Raspberry Pi-based backend, and cloud connectivity—before "cloud" was even mainstream.
Needing a playground to explore my tech stack, I automated my backyard farm irrigation using ESP32 modules, solenoid valves, and MQTT communication over WiFi—all controlled by a Raspberry Pi running Node.js. I even set up dynamic DNS on my router, making my farm accessible over the web. As my experiments grew, I started building my own AI—currently migrating it from rule-based automation to a machine-learning-based system.
Alongside all of this, I developed tremendous web portals to automate various industries, including a driving school bookkeeping system—which, fun fact, is still operational today. The only issue? Finding hosting that supports something that old is becoming a challenge. 😅
From microcontroller-based gadgets to cloud-connected IoT solutions, my journey has always been about breaking things apart, figuring them out, and building something better—all while having fun doing it.
My Wild Journey in Photos 📸🔥