Staff Software Engineer focused on identity technology, digital credentials, and mobile platforms. I design and ship authentication systems—passkeys, OIDC, CIAM—through native and cross-platform mobile platforms that prioritize developer experience and usability.

2024 — Now1PasswordStaff Software Engineer

2024 — Now

Leading the design and implementation of platform-integrated identity features focused on secure credential representation, lifecycle management, and user-controlled disclosure on Apple platforms.

Partnering closely with product, design, and security teams to prototype and validate future-facing identity workflows while maintaining strict user-trust and privacy guarantees.

Contributed to technical direction across mobile codebases, balancing long-term platform evolution with production stability and API ergonomics.

2023 — 20241PasswordSenior Software Engineer

2023 — 2024

Senior software engineer on Passage, an identity platform by 1Password, where I architected and shipped mobile-first passkey and OpenID Connect (OIDC) solutions used by production consumer applications.

Led the design and implementation of mobile authentication SDKs in Swift, React Native, Kotlin, and Flutter, integrating deeply with platform features such as AuthenticationServices and Sign in with Apple.

Contributed across the stack—spanning native mobile clients, backend services, and developer-facing APIs—to deliver cohesive, end-to-end authentication workflows.

Focused on API ergonomics, platform alignment, and developer experience, translating complex security protocols into intuitive, reliable mobile integrations.

2016 — NowPadilla StudioBusiness Owner

2016 — Now

Greater Denver Area

Designed and built award-winning iOS applications for startups, owning product, UX, and engineering end to end.

Apps have been featured by Popular Science (AspectAvy) and Fast Company (GeoSure) as leading apps in their categories.

2022 — 2023WorkriseEngineering Manager

2022 — 2023

Managed engineering team responsible for a core billing platform supporting large-scale workforce operations and over $1 billion in annual transactions.

2021 — 2022WorkriseSenior Software Engineer

2021 — 2022

Led development of new React Native application for field workers, supporting time tracking and operational workflows at scale.

Designed and implemented a complex push notification system, coordinating real-time updates across mobile clients and backend services.