Hi! I'm Zack,
a former audio engineer turned software engineer. With a rich background in the music industry, working alongside artists and music labels, I've transitioned my creative problem-solving skills into the world of technology.
Here, you'll find a showcase of my software engineering projects, highlighting my expertise in web development, natural language processing, and user-centric design. Explore my journey from soundwaves to code, and see how my unique blend of experiences fuels my passion for creating innovative and impactful digital solutions.
Experience
Full-Stack Developer & Digital Solutions Lead
SMC
• August 2023 - Current
At SMC, I contributed to the digital success of nationally recognized brands by delivering high-quality web solutions. My key responsibilities included:
- Web Development: Developed pixel-perfect websites and interactive web experiences, meticulously catering to the distinctive needs of nationally recognized brands.
- Mobile App Development: Created interactive Android and iOS games using React Native, collaborating with large corporations and nonprofits to deliver engaging mobile experiences.
- Support and Maintenance: Provided continuous support and maintenance for websites built with WordPress and React.js, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborative Communication: Worked closely with project managers, designers, content writers, and clients, maintaining a professional, clear, and friendly communication style to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
Software Engineer
Sounds Like Soma
• January 2018 - August 2023
At Sounds Like Soma, I played a pivotal role in enhancing the digital presence and operational efficiency of recording studios, music labels, and independent artists. My key contributions included:
- Web Development: Conceptualized, designed, developed, and deployed cutting-edge responsive websites and interactive promotional materials tailored specifically for the music industry.
- SEO Implementation: Spearheaded successful implementation of SEO best practices, significantly enhancing search rankings and driving consecutive yearly sales growth over five years.
- Performance Optimization: Optimized upload and download speeds to the local server, resulting in notable performance improvements across four recording studio spaces.
- IT Support and Maintenance: Delivered comprehensive IT technical support and maintenance services, managing all computers, servers, and a vast repository of over 50TB of digital assets.
Projects
About Me
I am eager to contribute my skills and expertise to a dynamic team of motivated professionals dedicated to developing impactful software solutions. In my next role, I am seeking an environment that encourages personal and professional growth. I am particularly interested in opportunities where collaboration with innovative colleagues fosters a culture of idea-sharing and continuous improvement.
When I'm not at the computer, I'm usually running, hanging out with my wife and two cats, or spending too much time in my Baldur's Gate 3 campaign.
Tech I Love
My choice tech stack for personal projects is GENERALLY (but not always):
Some other tech that I love and/or have built at scale with:
Contact
The best way to contact me is through email or LinkedIn (I'm not much of a twitter guy). Give me a shout here:
This website was designed in Figma, coded in Visual Studio Code, built with Next.js, and deployed with Vercel by yours truly.