My life as a software engineer and church organist in LA
Greetings!
After being a student and unemployed for 7 months, I’m grateful that I’ve landed jobs in the tech and music industries.
I took a leap of faith to pursue a career in tech and I am grateful to be here.
New Career In Tech
Since February, I have been working as a software engineer at Re:Build Manufacturing. Rebuild was founded in 2020 by the former CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer, Jeff Wilke. The company aims to rekindle American industry by integrating new technologies into conventional manufacturing businesses.
I commute to the Downtown office Monday-Wednesday and work from home on Thursday and Friday. Luckily the commute is typically under 30 minutes around 7:15 am.
It has been challenging and humbling to be learning so much as a junior developer. In my first couple of months, I have grown in my ability to work on my own, ask the right questions for help, and of course, use Google :)
The majority of my daily responsibilities include coding new features and fixing bugs in a variety of languages and programming environments. Our applications solve real-world problems for our engineers, including applications that program drones and robotics.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Covina, CA
In addition to my day job at Re:Build Manufacturing, I am also Director of Music and Organist and Holy Trinity Church in Covina, CA.
Holy Trinity has a bilingual congregation and is a gem of a parish. I enjoy both the traditional Anglican choral service at 10:15 and the folk mass in Spanish at 12:15.
The choir consists of professional and volunteer singers and sings a varied repertoire from medieval chants to contemporary works. In addition to regular Sunday services, the choir presents special services of Evensong, Lessons and Carols, and Compline.
La Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, is the the stunning Lady Chapel and home to Spanish folk mass. I have enjoyed picking up the new skill of playing piano and singing in Spanish at the same time!
Life Goes On
Despite being busy with two jobs, I have found time to explore the natural beauty found in Southern California. I am also excited about upcoming projects outside of work and I hope to share more soon!
The Latest
As the new year begins, I’m setting my sights on an ambitious and exciting goal: purchasing my first investment property. This is not just any property—I’m targeting a duplex with strong cash flow potential that can set the foundation for a long and successful real estate investment career.
Here’s how I plan to make it happen, and why I believe this goal is achievable in the first quarter of 2025.