Hi, I'm Barry
I like to build stuff

I'm a dynamic people person with a passion for building; both building people up and awesome web technology! I enjoy the occasional Lego build as well. Currently building cool things at Curri.

The Social Coder


Empowering The Whole Person: Technical - Relational - Competent

Hi, I'm Barry, and I am a social coder. In my 30s, I made a major career shift to become a software engineer after many years in Christian ministry and non-profit work. It has been an amazing and unexpected change and I'm happy to be on this journey!

My passion to help others become better versions of themselves powers everything I do, including building software. I want to see others thrive in the tech space by combining technical skills with the power of communication and emotional intelligence. Everything from web development fundamentals like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to the soft skills that help you succeed in any team or project are crucial for growth.
I hope can be a resource or encouragement for personal and professional growth. Keep learning, stay curious, and thanks for stopping by!

My Journey


Software Engineer 1

March 2024 - Present

  • Led the development of critical features for the business' core applications, utilizing tech stack to deliver scalable and performant solutions

  • Collaborated closely with product managers and UX/UI teams to refine requirements and design user-friendly interfaces

  • Created unit and integration tests using Jest, test coverage for critical APIs and reducing bugs in production

  • Contributed to technical discussions and decision-making on architecture, improving system stability and scalability

  • Mentored new and aspiring developers by conducting code reviews, sharing best practices, and providing guidance in debugging complex issues

Junior Software Engineer

August 2022 - March 2024

  • Developed and maintained the Customer Platform web applications using React, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL, improving overall functionality and user experience

  • Built new and maintained existing GraphQL APIs, enabling seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems

  • Participated in code reviews and contributed to improving the codebase's readability and maintainability

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver software solutions on time

Fleet Analyst

November 2021 - August 2022

  • Recruited a diverse driver network to help establish high quality service to customers with daily delivery needs

  • Coordinated and maintained a fleet of vehicles, ensuring maintenance scheduled were up to date

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure we provided great satisfaction to our existing customers

Owner/Founder/Lead Roaster

January 2021 - September 2021

  • Managed a weekly coffee roasting schedule for recurring and new customers

  • Handled all logistics including boxing the product, shipping the product, sticking and purchasing inventory, and social media marketing

Relationship Director

November 2019-September 2020

  • Provided primary oversight of all existing and new church partnerships, aimed at inviting churches to participate in the mission of CHF

  • Created strategic development plans based on extensive user data analysis to proactively and effectively reach mission-match donor relationships

  • Provided guidance and recommendations to senior leadership on new partnerships and ways to effectively maintain existing partnerships

Coordinator of Multi-Cultural Student Advancement

July 2015 - January 2017

  • Provided overall leadership, under the supervision of the Director of Student Advancement, to establish and enhance the cultural competency of faculty, staff and students

  • Empowered non-majority students by aiding in their assimilation to campus life and improving retention from Week of Welcome through graduation

  • Raised multicultural awareness among students, staff, and faculty by designing and facilitating cultural-engagement forums, providing oversight and direction to student-led multicultural club, and developing training materials for Student Life and Student Leadership Staff on positive diversity and inclusion practices

  • Managed campus-wide outreach project and strategic ministry opportunities including mobilizing 400+ students to participate in local community engagement

Director of Young Adult Ministry

March 2014 - November 2019

  • Responsible for all aspects of ministry to and for young adults at Grace Baptist Church (GBC) and in the Santa Clarita Valley

  • Teach and equip leaders and students in God's word as the primary teacher at weekly gatherings and events, providing leadership, vision and management to the teaching ministry and teaching schedule for GYA.

  • Recruit, equip and invest in the volunteer staff, providing an infrastructure for long-term stability and growth.

  • Responsible for developing weekly church-wide study curriculum to enhance spiritual growth in the life of the congregation and advance the mission of GBC

  • Oversee all communication and promotion of course offerings to the congregation in a timely manner

  • Manage five-figure annual department budget and spending

Projects


Final Touch

Final Touch

Bringing the code editor to the browser

Contact


Let's chat! I'd love to hear from you!

Whether you're here to talk code, changing careers, brainstorm creative ideas, or just say hello, I'm always open to connecting! I love hearing from fellow developers, creators, and anyone with a passion for technology, design, or innovation.
No matter how small or big your idea is, I'm all ears. Don't hesitate to reach out even if you just want to discuss a cool project you're working on or something you've been curious about. I believe the best ideas come from human interaction through open conversations, so let's start one! If you have any questions or feedback about the site or work I've done, feel free to drop me a message as well.
Looking forward to connecting with you!

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