Hi, I'm Iko.
I built LaidbackLab — a space where I turn curiosity into experiments,
transform ideas into tools, and share my discoveries along the way.
About Me
Get to know the person behind the code, what drives my passion, and how I spend my time beyond the digital world.
Who I Am
I've always been a builder — not just in tech, but across projects, processes, and ideas. I'm drawn to engineering solutions that make everyday tasks smoother and simpler.
What drives me is finding the right tool for the job and creating systems that just work, without unnecessary complexity.
What Drives Me
I'm motivated by taking complex problems and turning them into simple, beautiful solutions. Whether it's streamlining workflows or building applications from scratch.
The sweet spot I chase is where technology meets real human needs, creating solutions that are both powerful and delightfully simple.
Beyond The Lab
When I step away from code, my world expands into food, learning, wellness, and travel. These interests keep me grounded and energized.
Whether working on big projects or grabbing coffee, these moments keep me connected with the world and often inspire my best solutions.
Building with Purpose
Every project starts with understanding the real problem. It's not just about writing code—it's about creating experiences that matter to real people.
Life Outside Code
Balance is everything. You'll find me exploring coffee shops, hiking trails, or diving into books. These experiences often inspire my most creative solutions.
Professional Experience
4+ years of building reliable software solutions across healthcare, fintech, and energy industries.
Software Engineer
PayPal
Timonium, MD
Built Java/Spring REST APIs for Buy Now Pay Later features. Developed automated test suites and optimized database queries.
Java Web Developer
Accarent Health
Hunt Valley, MD
Built HIPAA-compliant dashboards using React and TypeScript to streamline patient data workflows.
Software Developer
Sol Vista
Silver Spring, MD
Designed JavaFX dashboards for hotel energy tracking, enabling $300K in savings through automated data collection.
Want to see my work in action?
Check out my portfolio to see examples of projects I've built and the impact they've made.
Tools I Work With
Technologies and frameworks that power my development process
Languages & Frameworks
Design & Tools
Data & Testing
Workflow & Management
Currently Learning
Always exploring new technologies and expanding my skill set.
Education
B.S. Information Science
University of Maryland
Class of 2019
"Where I learned that debugging is 90% of programming 😅"
What I Can Help You With
From idea to implementation, I offer comprehensive development services to bring your digital vision to life.
Full-Stack Development
End-to-end web applications using React, Next.js, and modern backend technologies. From concept to deployment.
UI/UX Design
User-centered design that combines aesthetics with functionality. Creating interfaces that users love.
Data Solutions
Transform your data into actionable insights with custom dashboards and analytics solutions.
Technical Consulting
Strategic guidance on technology choices, architecture decisions, and development best practices.
How We'll Work Together
A collaborative approach that ensures your vision becomes reality
Discovery
Understanding your goals and requirements
Planning
Creating a roadmap and technical strategy
Building
Iterative development with regular check-ins
Launch
Deployment, testing, and ongoing support
Ready to Get Started?
Let's discuss your project and see how I can help bring your ideas to life.