I'm Tristan Kernan
Software Engineer based in New York
Combining technical expertise with engineering leadership.
I build scalable systems, automate processes, and drive technical planning.
Working experience
Senior Software Engineer
Rinse
Aug 2021 - Present
Software Engineer
Savi
May 2020 - Aug 2021
Software Engineer Intern
Dopple
Jun 2019 - May 2020
What I do
Full-Stack Web Development
Building scalable applications from database to user interface
Web Security & Application Architecture
Designing secure, maintainable systems that stand the test of time
Technical Leadership & Team Management
Mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across teams
Systems Design & Process Automation
Transforming complex problems into efficient, automated solutions
Professional impact
Route Optimization Engine
@ Rinse
Designed and implemented an automated routing system using vehicle routing problem algorithms, transforming manual dispatch processes into an efficient, scalable solution.
Data Warehouse Optimization
@ Rinse
Improved business intelligence capabilities by redesigning data warehouse ETL, enabling faster decision-making and improving reliability of analytics for key stakeholders.
Personal projects
Tower Defense
Developed complex game mechanics and real-time rendering from the ground up, using Python and Pygame.
Loopifi: Automated Video Loop Generator
Generate perfect loops from videos through algorithmic frame detection.