Hi, I'm TC.
- 💻 Engineering Leader | Technical Architect | Founding Engineer
- ☘️ Driven by curiosity and a love for learning
- 📚 Lifelong learner | 🎲 Systems thinker | 🌱 Tinkerer | 🥧 Baker
I am a versatile engineering professional with a strong track record of driving efficiency, collaboration, and technical excellence. Whether leading teams or contributing as an individual contributor, I focus on streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and delivering results. My approach combines technical expertise with a commitment to fostering growth, trust, and innovation within teams.
With hands-on experience in backend engineering, cloud architecture, and systems design, I bring proficiency in Python, Java, and AWS. I love working with Python and an AI-Augmented environment. I thrive on bridging the product and a production ready solution. I want to build sustainable systems that drive impact.
Curiosity and growth fuel my work.
About me
I’m eager to contribute—whether as a leader or individual contributor— to create meaningful solutions.
Let’s build something extraordinary, focused on people, purpose and progress.
Favorites tools:
- Python
- NoSQL
- Cloud
- Serverless
- Astro
- Backend
- Linux
Journal reflections on my recent experiences and resume are here.
Projects
prototype ios bookclub app
Inspired by Fable, GoodReads, and Clubhouse. Community through books and conversation.
Jul 29, 2025
AI Chatbot with RAG
Personal portfolio chatbot using vector search and semantic similarity
Jun 07, 2025
Blog Posts
Local-first Software
Ran across this newsletter from Refactoring: The Rise of Local-first Software
Nov 03, 2025
My time
Now
Daily Quote
- Epictetus
Build Status
Books I am reading
Where my head is at these days:
- Clear Thinking - Shane Parrish
- Tech Debt - Neward Associates