Application Engineer & Developer
I build tools that simplify workflows, automate processes, and solve real-world problems in construction and fabrication.
Next launch concept
Field2Fab, a preview ordering app for HVAC duct fittings built around field-to-shop communication.
Live preview
field2fab.petra413.com
Initial scope
Straights, elbows, square-to-rounds
Why it matters
The concept stays intentionally narrow so the experience feels fast, clear, and directly aligned with real handoff pain points between the field and the shop.
About
I work at the intersection of application engineering, software development, and practical field experience. That mix helps me build tools that are grounded in how people actually work.
Portfolio
Bellin Training Tracker remains the flagship project, while Field2Fab is highlighted once here as the current concept preview alongside other internal and automation work.
Featured Project
A focused training dashboard designed to make progress visible, motivate participation, and give teams a simple way to stay accountable during training cycles.
Key Features
Concept Preview
A field-to-fabrication ordering concept for HVAC teams that reduces friction between the job site and the shop with a simple, focused ordering flow.
Key Highlights
Internal systems
A growing set of internal utilities aimed at reducing repetitive tasks, improving visibility, and supporting day-to-day engineering work.
Process automation
Workflow helpers for turning manual steps into repeatable processes, saving time and reducing avoidable friction for teams.
Expertise
I focus on technologies that help teams move faster, reduce friction, and create systems that are easier to maintain and improve.
Approach
The best tools are not the flashiest ones. They are the ones that reduce friction, fit into real workflows, and make people’s jobs easier without getting in the way.
I start with the operational problem first, then design the software around the people and process it needs to support.
Understanding both the shop-floor reality and the technical implementation helps me make better decisions on what to build and how to ship it.
I value iteration, feedback, and continuous learning so each release becomes more useful, more stable, and easier to maintain.
Personal
What I build is shaped by more than just tools and workflows.
My faith keeps me grounded. It shapes how I approach work, how I treat people, and how I think about responsibility in what I build and contribute.
Family is the reason behind the work. It’s a reminder to build things that matter, use time well, and keep perspective on what’s actually important.
I enjoy building outside of work too—whether that’s side projects, experimenting with new ideas, or just staying curious. That mindset carries into everything I create.
Contact
If you have a workflow that needs cleanup, a manual process that should be automated, or an idea worth prototyping, I’d be glad to talk.
Good fit if you want to
Best next step
Share a little context in the form and I can get a better sense of the workflow, bottleneck, or tool idea you have in mind.