Built the Embedded Greenlight Experience
Architected and implemented a Next.js application that brought Greenlight into digital banking products across the Jack Henry Banno ecosystem.
Selected work
Contents
- 01GreenlightFamily finance for children and parents.
- 02SOVRAPublic procurement software.
- 03Metadata Marketing OSB2B paid-media automation.
- 04Lama CryptoMobile digital-asset investing.
- 05Savvi AIApplied AI decision workflows.
- 06MoveElectric-vehicle charging infrastructure.
- 07conpassDigital product adoption.
- 08SemiglobeConnected-device infrastructure.
June 2026 - August 2026
A family finance platform helping parents guide how children and teenagers earn, spend, save, and invest.
Family fintechEmbedded banking
Engineering contributions
Integrated Banno Securely
Connected Greenlight and Banno APIs and implemented the OAuth 2.0 flow coordinating access between partner institutions, Banno, and the embedded application.
Greenlight
June 2026 - August 2026
A family finance platform helping parents guide how children and teenagers earn, spend, save, and invest.
Family fintechEmbedded banking
Engineering contributions
Engineered an Adaptive Family Card
Built a fixed-height component with four layout variations, preserving hierarchy as household composition and the number of children changed.
Designed for Every Embedded Viewport
Delivered responsive pages and animated financial charts that remained clear from 240px embedded surfaces to 3,000px-wide displays.
Greenlight
June 2026 - August 2026
A family finance platform helping parents guide how children and teenagers earn, spend, save, and invest.
Family fintechEmbedded banking
Engineering contributions
Built Accessibility into the Experience
Anticipated UX and accessibility needs with semantic structure, keyboard support, and responsive interaction patterns.
Accelerated a Two-Month Engagement with AI-Assisted Workflows
Used Claude Code and Figma MCP to shorten the design-to-development loop while maintaining implementation quality.
Greenlight
June 2026 - August 2026
A family finance platform helping parents guide how children and teenagers earn, spend, save, and invest.
Family fintechEmbedded banking
Business outcomes
New Partner Distribution Channel
The embedded experience gave Greenlight a path to reach families through financial institutions in the Jack Henry Banno ecosystem.
$1M+ Annual Revenue Opportunity
The resulting embedded-finance offering was projected to represent more than $1 million in annual revenue.
Broader Brand Visibility
Placement within partner banking experiences introduced Greenlight to customers through institutions they already used and trusted.
Greenlight
Mar 2024 - Jun 2026
Public procurement software supporting complex government purchasing across North America.
Public sector20+ year platform
Results achieved
Built a Shared Angular Component Library
Built MDF UI, a central Angular 18 component library used across multiple products. Turned early design proposals into implementation-ready specifications and developed reusable components with consistency, performance, and clarity in mind.
Modernized a 20+ Year-Old Product
Applied current front-end practices to a legacy system while anticipating UX improvements and data-handling considerations based on experience across different products.
SOVRA
Mar 2024 - Jun 2026
Public procurement software supporting complex government purchasing across North America.
Public sector20+ year platform
Results achieved
Accelerated Accessibility Work with AI
Used Cursor agents, sub-agents, skills, and MCP workflows to fix hundreds of WCAG issues in a legacy application within weeks, while a specialized team had estimated the work at 9-12 months.
SOVRA
Apr 2022 - Jan 2024
A B2B marketing operating system for paid media optimization, experimentation, and reporting.
B2B SaaSTwo product teams
Results achieved
Led Front-End Development for Two Teams (Optimizer and Reports)
Took charge of front-end development for both the Optimizer and Reports teams, ensuring efficient project execution and delivering high-quality results.
Collaborated in Sprint Planning
Collaborated in task planning during Sprint Grooming sessions, aiding the Product Owner in setting clear goals and project milestones.
Metadata Marketing OS
Apr 2022 - Jan 2024
A B2B marketing operating system for paid media optimization, experimentation, and reporting.
B2B SaaSTwo product teams
Results achieved
Facilitated Cross-Team Collaboration
Actively communicated and collaborated with the back-end team to ensure seamless front-end and back-end integration. Additionally, reviewed technical design papers to enhance project cohesion.
Participated in Candidate Interviews
Conducted interviews with prospective candidates to build a skilled and cohesive Front-End team.
Metadata Marketing OS
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
A European mobile fintech product that made buying and managing digital assets more approachable.
Mobile fintechReact Native
Results achieved
Enhanced Side Projects in React.js
Improved the quality of side projects in React.js by diligently addressing bugs and conducting comprehensive refactoring of existing features.
Contributed to Lama App Development in React Native with Typescript
Provided valuable support to the development efforts of the Lama App in React Native, utilizing Typescript to enhance its functionality.
Lama Crypto
Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
An applied AI platform for building decision models and operational workflows without an ML team.
Applied AIWorkflow platform
Results achieved
Pioneered the Implementation of the Atomic Design Pattern
Introduced and educated the team on the application of the atomic design pattern. Additionally, successfully integrated Redux into the project to enhance its functionality.
Designed and Developed Complex Components
Spearheaded the creation of intricate components, including a conditional field with criteria and diverse field sets, showcasing technical proficiency.
Savvi AI
Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
An applied AI platform for building decision models and operational workflows without an ML team.
Applied AIWorkflow platform
Results achieved
Contributed Insights and Expertise to the Team
Actively contributed to the team's development efforts by providing valuable input and perspectives on various aspects during the product's development.
Savvi AI
May 2020 - Feb 2021
An electric-vehicle charging platform connecting drivers, stations, and live operational data.
EV infrastructureReal-time systems
Results achieved
Created a Real-Time Data Dashboard with React
Developed a dynamic dashboard featuring charts that leveraged real-time data using web sockets, enhancing the user's experience.
Ensured Excellent User Experience and Performance
Managed front-end components to deliver exceptional user experiences, focusing on both performance and ease of use.
Move
May 2020 - Feb 2021
An electric-vehicle charging platform connecting drivers, stations, and live operational data.
EV infrastructureReal-time systems
Results achieved
Designed and Implemented a React Pagination System Component
Developed a React-based pagination system component to enhance user experience and optimize loading speeds.
Contributed to App Redesign
Collaborated on conceptualizing a revamped app, resulting in improved usability and user-centric suggestions based on previous interactions.
Move
May 2020 - Feb 2021
An electric-vehicle charging platform connecting drivers, stations, and live operational data.
EV infrastructureReal-time systems
Results achieved
Enhanced Mobile App
Provided support for the mobile app by implementing new features and resolving issues through bug fixes.
Resolved Diverse Bugs with Clean and Reusable Code
Successfully addressed various bug-related challenges, employing clean and reusable code practices and utilizing the latest features of JavaScript with React.
Move
May 2020 - Feb 2021
An electric-vehicle charging platform connecting drivers, stations, and live operational data.
EV infrastructureReal-time systems
Results achieved
Championed Coding Best Practices
Advocated for coding best practices and established a robust code review process through GitHub.
Collaborated in a SCRUM Cross-Functional Team
Worked in tandem with a cross-functional team, following SCRUM methodology for efficient project execution.
Move
Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
A product-adoption platform helping software teams guide users through complex digital products.
Product adoptionB2B SaaS
Results achieved
Collaborated within a team to enhance the user experience, with a primary focus on performance optimization
Recognizing the excessive number of data fetches on every page, often requesting data already available, I identified two key issues: 1. Elevated server costs. 2. Slow page loading times and computer slowdowns.
Implemented Redux Refactoring
I conducted refactoring using Redux on several pages to mitigate the issue of redundant data requests.
conpass
Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
A product-adoption platform helping software teams guide users through complex digital products.
Product adoptionB2B SaaS
Results achieved
Developed a Feature-Rich React Pagination Component
I created a versatile React pagination component, capable of receiving parameters for content limits, Redux fetch actions, custom action parameters, and post-action callback execution. This component proved highly adaptable, even on pages with extensive filtering requirements.
Resolved Diverse Bug and CSS Challenges
I successfully addressed various bug-related issues and tackled CSS problems, including alignment and responsiveness.
conpass
Dec 2018 - Jan 2020
An IoT infrastructure company managing connected devices and telecom-grade communication systems.
IoT infrastructure3,000+ devices
Results achieved
Responsive UI with React
I developed highly responsive user interface components using React, ensuring seamless user experiences.
Performance Optimization
I improved front-end performance based on user, architect, and tech lead feedback, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Semiglobe
Dec 2018 - Jan 2020
An IoT infrastructure company managing connected devices and telecom-grade communication systems.
IoT infrastructure3,000+ devices
Results achieved
Server Management
I maintained servers handling communication with 3,000+ devices via TR-69 and TR-143 protocols, ensuring uninterrupted service.
Web Page Creation
I initiated and developed a web page using JavaScript and React to showcase the company's main product.
Semiglobe
Dec 2018 - Jan 2020
An IoT infrastructure company managing connected devices and telecom-grade communication systems.
IoT infrastructure3,000+ devices
Results achieved
UI Enhancements
I redesigned user interfaces for easier navigation, reducing clicks and improving the overall user experience.
Mentoring
I mentored new team members during their onboarding process, facilitating knowledge transfer.
Semiglobe
Dec 2018 - Jan 2020
An IoT infrastructure company managing connected devices and telecom-grade communication systems.
IoT infrastructure3,000+ devices
Results achieved
Client Engagement
I engaged with clients directly, visiting their offices to explain our system and gather valuable feedback, strengthening client relationships.
Semiglobe
What they say
He's very smart, curious, inquisitive, always learning and getting better, and willing to help out however he can. He frequently helped others learn AI skills that he had learned on his own during spare time.
Adrian CarrTechnology Leader, Team Builder, ProMBA Grad, KnoxDevs & KTech Board MemberUnited States
Acetate
Financial scenario planning that connects today's financial picture to possible outcomes over time.
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