SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER & TECHNICAL LEADDALLAS, TX · WORKING EVERYWHERE

Big ideas.
Real execution.

I turn complex problems into software that works.
Thoughtful engineering. Practical AI. A clear path forward.

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BEHIND THE BUILD

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1// Understand the business. Engineer the solution.
2export const approach = {
3  discover: "find the problem worth solving",
4  design: "make complex systems usable",
5  build: "connect interfaces, services, and data",
6  lead: "give teams clarity and direction",
7  improve: "measure outcomes and iterate",
8};
9 
10// From hands-on development to technical leadership.
11// Build for the people who use it—and maintain it.

NOTES / PREVIEW

❯ cat approach.txt

Business understanding. Technical depth. Useful software.

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01 / THE APPROACHEXPLORE THE FILES ↑

Founder, DossX ↗Available for projects & consultingSCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓

01 / EXPERIENCE

In the code.
At the helm.

18+ years building production software and leading the people behind it. From national retail and vehicle diagnostics to multi-tenant platforms and AI.

INDEPENDENT / PRODUCT ENGINEERINGCURRENT

DossX

↗

Founder & Principal
Software Engineer

From a question
to a working product.

Building production AI features with RAG, semantic retrieval, and vector search. Designing a multi-tenant SaaS and CMS platform, from authentication and data to e-commerce integration.

PLATFORM ENGINEERING / TEAM LEADERSHIP

Imaginuity

10engineers led

Manager, Pylot Development
Engineering Manager / Technical Lead

Built the platform.
Led the team.

Architected a multi-tenant CMS on Payload and led the corporate website migration. Set the technical roadmap while staying hands-on with implementation, code reviews, and production delivery.

THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE WORK2008 — 2025

Aug 2021 — Apr 2025

Varispark

Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer · Technical Lead

Sole internal engineer and IT lead for a 20–30 person company. Rebuilt a core PHP / MySQL application with Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, owning everything from requirements to production support.

Next.js · Node.js · PHP · React · MongoDB · SQL · SQL Server · AWS · CI/CD

$10K+annual savings from a Microsoft Teams phone migration

Jun 2017 — Apr 2020

TPI / Tire Profiles

Software Engineer · Lead

Led Node.js API development and mentored approximately eight developers. Moved vehicle diagnostics services to containerized microservices and automated CI/CD, enabling zero-downtime releases.

Built a dealer analytics dashboard supporting approximately $1M in upsell opportunities in its first year.

Node.js · REST APIs · PHP · React · SQL ·AWS · Python · CI/CD

27%lower AWS hosting costs

Nov 2014 — May 2017

Pier 1 Imports

Senior Software Engineer

Owned customer-facing product pages, cart, and checkout for a national retailer. Delivered production features as e-commerce grew from 11.1% to 16.1% of total company sales.

eCommerce · Product detail · Cart & checkout

Aug 2011 — Nov 2014

Dickey’s Barbecue

Web Application Developer

Rebuilt the corporate website as one responsive PHP application and developed internal tools for order processing, inventory, and reporting across the franchise.

PHP · Responsive web · Internal applications

Nov 2008 — Jul 2011

U.S. EPA Region 6

Software Engineer / Web Development Lead

Led web development for a federal agency serving five states and 66 Tribal Nations. Directed modernization of legacy government systems.

C# · ColdFusion · PHP · MySql · Oracle · Modernization

02 / BUILT FOR FUN

A little curiosity.
A few side projects.

Things I’ve built for the fun of it. A place to explore ideas, play with interfaces, and follow my interests.

01 / RICK & MORTY

Portal Index

An interactive Rick and Morty universe explorer. Search characters by name, filter by status, and explore character dossiers and episode appearances—or discover someone new with a random pick.

A dark, responsive interface with neon-green accents and an animated portal brings the multiverse to life. Slightly less dangerous than traveling with Rick.

Next.jsRick and Morty API

Explore Portal Index

02 / MUSIC & DISCOVERY

The Crate

Music discovery and playlist building inspired by flipping through vinyl. Explore a 3D album shelf or grid view, browse tracks, and assemble your next playlist.

Connect Spotify to explore saved albums, search for music, and save playlists to your account. Secure authentication and server-side API integration power the connection; demo mode lets you explore without signing in.

Next.jsReactSpotify API

Dig into The Crate

03 / FOOTBALL & ANALYTICS

Drive Lab

An interactive NFL play-by-play explorer that brings game data to life. Explore matchups, follow drives on an animated football field, and break down individual plays with playback controls and situational filters.

Powered by nflverse play-by-play data and deployed on Vercel. Relive the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 championship season. Go Birds!

Next.jsPythonPostgreSQLnflverseVercel

Explore Drive Lab

04 / BOOKS & DISCOVERY

Shelf Esteem

A book discovery app for your current plot twist. Describe your reading mood or pick a theme—from a soft reset to your villain era—and save interesting finds to your personal shelf.

Explore editorial picks or choose AI-assisted discovery with source retrieval. Check the descriptions behind recommendations, with Open Library catalog integration and a little literary wit. Character development sold separately.

Mood-based discoveryAI + source retrievalOpen Library

Find your next read

03 / HOW I CAN HELP

From “what if”
to working.

Bring a new idea, a difficult decision, or a project that needs a fresh set of eyes.

Software & web development

Production web applications, REST APIs, and multi-tenant SaaS and CMS platforms. From database design and authentication to the interface, I connect the architecture to the people using it.

React / Next.jsTypeScript / JavaScriptNode.js / REST APIsPython / PHPPostgreSQL / MongoDBPayload CMSWordPress

Let’s build something ↗

AI & workflow automation

Put company knowledge to work with retrieval-augmented generation, semantic retrieval, and vector search. I build LLM-powered application features and AI-assisted content workflows that connect to your existing systems.

OpenAIRAG pipelinesSemantic retrievalVector searchn8nIntegrations

Explore DossX ↗

Technology consulting

Independent advice for the decisions that matter: architecture, code quality, cloud costs, vendor selection, or a modernization plan. A focused review or ongoing support, shaped around your needs.

Architecture reviewsCloud & DevOpsTechnical roadmapsCode reviews / Mentoring

Talk through a challenge ↗

Cloud infrastructure & delivery

Modernize a monolith, containerize services, or make releases repeatable. I build cloud infrastructure and automated delivery pipelines with maintainability, uptime, and operating costs in mind.

AWS / EKSDockerTerraformCI/CDAPI Gateway / CloudFront

Improve your platform ↗

Languages

TypeScript · JavaScript · Python · PHP · C# · SQL

Data systems

PostgreSQL · MongoDB · MySQL · Oracle · Vector search

Architecture

Multi-tenant SaaS · Microservices · API design · Application modernization

Leadership

Engineering management · Technical roadmaps · Mentoring · Cross-functional leadership · Vendor management

04 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE BUILD

Builder by trade.
Curious by default.

I’m Baron. Senior software engineer, technical lead, and founder of DossX.

I’ve spent 18+ years building and modernizing production software, from federal systems and national retail to cloud platforms and AI. I lead teams, mentor engineers, and stay close to the code. I hold a B.S. in Computer Science from Southern Methodist University.

My approach is straightforward: understand what matters, challenge unnecessary complexity, and build something useful. Away from the keyboard, you’ll usually find me on a Harley.

Meet DossX ↗

05 / WORKING TOGETHER

The right fit for
the work ahead.

01 / DEFINED SCOPE

Project

A clear deliverable, agreed scope, and fixed price. Ideal for a build, audit, or migration.

02 / CONTINUED SUPPORT

Ongoing consulting

A regular place to work through decisions, review progress, and keep your technology moving.

03 / A FRESH PERSPECTIVE

One-time consultation

A focused conversation or review when you need experienced input. Hourly rates on request.

06 / YOUR NEXT MOVE

Let’s make
something happen.

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A project. A technical challenge. An idea worth exploring.
Let’s start with a free 30-minute conversation.

info@barondoss.com ↗469-552-5398

Dallas, TX · Remote engagements welcome

A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS

Can we work together remotely?+

Yes. I’m based in Dallas and work with teams remotely. Local collaboration is an option when it helps.

Can you advise and build?+

Yes. We can start with consulting, move into implementation, or scope a complete development project through DossX.

How do we get started?+

Send a short description of what you’re working on. We’ll discuss your goals, scope, timeline, and current availability before making a commitment.

Big ideas.Real execution.

In the code.At the helm.