Technology Executive · Driving Scalable Systems from Business Strategy
Technology executive translating business strategy into scalable systems and measurable outcomes. Led a 1,500% performance improvement and supported growth from 15k to 80k users without proportional headcount increases. Brings a disciplined focus on efficiency, reliability, and high-leverage execution in lean environments.
Currently serving as CETO of DAB Innovation Group, building two AI-enabled products, holds a Taiwan Employment Gold Card (台灣就業金卡), and is intensively studying Traditional Chinese.
High-impact outcomes delivered across engineering leadership roles
Performance improvement through architectural transformation from monolith to Service Oriented Architecture
Reduced matchmaking cycle time from over 30 seconds to under 250ms, dramatically improving user experience
Supported user growth from 15,000 to 80,000 without proportional headcount increases through scalable systems design
Selected initiatives that demonstrate engineering leadership and technical depth
Led the transformation of an unstable monolithic application into a scalable Service Oriented Architecture at PlotTwist. Delivered a 1,500%+ performance improvement, reduced matchmaking latency from 30+ seconds to under 250ms, and enabled the platform to scale from 15k to 80k users. Implemented data-driven delivery and risk models that improved planning accuracy to 90%+.
Contributed to and extended Azblink Technology's remote office management platform — a private cloud alternative for enterprise communication. ucChat was a free application connecting users to on-premises Session Border Controllers (SBCs) running inside company networks, enabling internal voice and video calls and access to devices such as security cameras. Built ucVPN (0-to-1) as an accompanying app extending ucChat to remote workers, allowing full office management outside the company while keeping all data under the company's control — no third-party cloud required.
Designed and built an SDK from the ground up at Azblink Technology, enabling enterprise clients to leverage our video calling technology and build their own branded experiences on top of it. Adopted by major corporations serving millions of customers daily, including Mega International Commercial Bank, Chang Hwa Bank, and Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation.
Founded and built a market-ready smart home technology product end-to-end, owning all aspects of business operations, technical infrastructure, and product delivery. Developed both hardware and software components, including a remote-to-home VPN solution enabling secure access across devices.
Over a decade of progressive engineering leadership
PlotTwist · New York, NY (Remote)
Previously: VP of Engineering · Feb 2022 – Sep 2023
This role operated in the consumer social/dating space, re-architecting backend systems and an iOS app previously outsourced to contractors that were struggling to scale. We migrated from a monolithic Spring Boot system on EC2 to a set of Vapor (Swift-on-Server) services in a Service Oriented Architecture. The iOS app was fully upgraded with more efficient data synchronization and on-device caching, and an Android version was built to expand our TAM. I also proposed and executed a migration from MySQL to Postgres to leverage better location matching and customization at the database level.
On the management side, I owned engineering processes and culture — engaging in active mentorship and ensuring engineers had the tools, knowledge, and support to operate efficiently.
This role spanned hands-on engineering, managing junior and senior engineers, and deep collaboration with the CEO and CMO to make key product decisions.
Smart Appalachian, LLC · Orlando, KY
This role involved managing all aspects of a business while creating a product 0-to-1. Consumer-grade security cameras were built using ESP32 boards, motion sensors, charging controllers, custom circuitry, and custom software with OTA update support. A "home-base" was created using a Raspberry Pi running custom software — managing cameras, storing recorded video, and including a Zigbee controller to support standard IoT devices such as lights and switches. A VPN app was also built to allow customers to connect directly and securely to their home-base from anywhere.
Azblink Technology · Taipei, Taiwan (Remote)
Developed and maintained mobile (iOS/Android) and desktop (Windows) software for a privately-hosted office management platform, including audio/video and text communication. Products were based on SIP and XMPP protocols with proprietary extensions, connecting to client-owned SBCs and intelligently routing VoIP communications — including crossover to traditional telecom/PBX routing. We also offered a VPN for secured access to internal company networks, enabling full remote management including security cameras. In addition, an SDK was built to allow customers to create branded experiences using our technology.
Jolly Technologies · Lexington, KY
Provided software development and maintenance for a suite of asset, people, and event tracking software. The software followed ODBC standards to support any compliant database and allowed full customization of tracking data while including industry-standard formulas. Features included a designer for custom branded IDs and barcodes, integrations with laser scanners (including Honeywell), printers (including Zebra), and security systems (including Brivo and criminal watch-list checks). The role also included direct customer support responsibilities.
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Important Coursework: Distributed Systems, Parallel Architectures, Extreme Computing
Berea College · Berea, KY
Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society · Computer Science Departmental Labor Award