Engineer, Dreamer.
Let's ChatDriven to Engineer Software That Solves Problems,
Sparks Innovation, and Fuels Dreams.
Hi, I'm Jonathan.
I am Senior Software Engineer with +7.5 years in
the industry specializing in full-stack
software engineering.
THAT'S ABOUT...
"Success doesn't happen overnight; it requires
persistence in effort and consistency in action."
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
From designing rich web & mobile applications to building API services, I have crafted
scalable, user-focused solutions that bridge creativity and functionality, delivering
impactful digital experiences.
The Drone Racing League
Software Engineer II
DRL is the premier global league for professional first-person-view (FPV) drone racing . Pilots fly custom, identical drones at speeds up to 90 mph (with RacerX model reaching record 163.5 mph) through intricate indoor and outdoor 3D courses. A hybrid of sports, media, and tech, DRL airs globally across NBC, Sky Sports, Fox Sports Asia, and streaming platforms like Twitter. They also operate DRL SIM, a virtual training simulator, and launched the autonomous racing series AIRR. DRL boasts ~75 million fans, reaching 250 million households in 140+ countries . It emphasizes innovation via partnerships (e.g., 5G streaming drones) and educational outreach through DRL Academy and the “Science of Drone Racing” curriculum
Achievements:
- Automated scoring logic in the Timing & Scoring platform, reducing race downtime by 6.67% and streamlining pilot ranking calculations.
- Refactored the Fleet Management System, improving stability and decoupling components to accelerate future feature development.
- Championed agile practices and introduced unit testing, boosting delivery velocity and increasing overall code reliability.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Application Development Specialist
The MTA is North America's largest public transit agency, covering New York City and surrounding regions (Long Island, Hudson Valley, Connecticut). Manages NYC subways, buses, commuter rail (LIRR, Metro-North), bridges and tunnels. In 2023, it handled ~1.15 billion annual rides, ~3.6 million daily weekday ridership.
Achievements:
- Developed and maintained high-impact apps, including train arrival displays, transit dashboards, and public info systems across web and mobile platforms.
- Engineered full-stack solutions using React, Node.js, .NET, SQL Server, and AWS, contributing to performance-critical systems like the MTA Performance Dashboard and Metro North Trip Planner.
- Built internal tools and automation workflows, including Visual Basic and Python scripts for metro card generation and S3-based data processing, improving operational efficiency across teams.