Full-Stack Architect & Developer
Professional Summary
Senior Technical Lead with 19 years of experience in full-stack development and system architecture. Passionate innovator with a proven track record of researching and developing novel technical solutions to complex business challenges. Combines deep technical expertise with a constant drive for learning and innovation, regularly exploring emerging technologies and architectural patterns to create efficient, scalable solutions.
Innovation & R&D Focus
Dedicated to continuous innovation and technical exploration, with a passion for:
- Researching and evaluating emerging technologies for practical applications
- Developing novel architectural solutions to complex technical challenges
- Creating efficient, innovative frameworks and development patterns
- Prototyping and testing new technological approaches
- Bridging theoretical concepts with practical implementations
- Continuous exploration of optimization techniques
Professional Experience
Senior Technical Lead & Chief Architect
2018-2024
InsurTech Startup
Architecture & Innovation
- Architected and implemented custom high-performance framework powering multiple enterprise applications
- Designed scalable microservices architecture with distributed caching and event-driven processing
- Built AI-enhanced automation systems improving operational efficiency
- Developed suite of RESTful and GraphQL APIs enabling third-party integrations
- Implemented a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline with zero-downtime deployments
Technical Leadership
- Owned complete technical roadmap from infrastructure design to production deployment
- Established coding standards, security protocols, and development methodologies
- Managed the entire development lifecycle while maintaining high availability and performance
- Created robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems ensuring 24/7 reliability
Infrastructure & Security
- Designed cloud-native infrastructure with auto-scaling and self-healing capabilities
- Implemented industry-standard security protocols and compliance measures
- Built comprehensive disaster recovery and backup systems
- Maintained high availability across multiple geographical regions
Freelance Web Developer
2006-2018
Core Services & Expertise
- Specialized in WordPress development, creating custom plugins, themes, and high-performance solutions
- Managed security and system administration for high-traffic websites
- Developed custom e-commerce and membership platforms
- Executed PSD to HTML/CSS conversions and WordPress theme development
Notable Projects
- Led complete rebuild of a major BioTech resale platform from Ruby/Rails to WooCommerce, managing thousands of products and API integrations
- Developed a comprehensive suicide prevention training platform with video integration, progress tracking, and certification system
- Built and maintained multiple subscription-based membership sites in the Stock Market sector, supporting 2,000+ paying members with high traffic demands
Construction Business Owner
Prior to 2006
- Successfully ran a custom home construction business while self-teaching programming
- Developed strong project management and client relation skills
- Demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to master new skills
Technical Skills
Strategic Leadership
- Technical Vision & Strategy
- System Architecture Design
- Performance Optimization
- Risk Management
Enterprise Solutions
- Custom Framework Development
- Large-Scale System Design
- Integration Architecture
- Business Process Automation
Innovation & Research
- Technology Exploration
- Solution Architecture
- Prototype Development
- Pattern Innovation