SENIOR BACKEND ENGINEER
I build and scale backend systems.
Python, FastAPI, AWS, Scalable architecture and high-performce systems that power your business.
Backend Development
Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, microservices
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS (ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3, SQS, SNS and more)
Data Systems
PostgreSQL, data pipelines, event-driven architecture
Architecture
Scalable, reliable, maintainable systems built for growth
SERVICES
How I Can Help
Backend Development
Build robust APIs and backend services using Python and FastAPI.
Cloud
Architecture
Design and implement scalable architectures on AWS or DO using best practices.
System Scaling
Improve performance, reliability, and scalability of existing systems.
Data Pipelines
Build efficient data pipelines and ETL processes for high-volume workloads.
Technical Leadership
Provide guidance, architecture, and mentorship to engineering teams.
What I do
APIs, microservices, and scalable systems
Cloud Architecture
AWS, Digital Ocean, Google, containers
Payments and Data Systems
Databases, integrations, pipelines
Project overviews (PDF)
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Marketplace Automation System
Built a backend system to automate card listings and manage inventory and orders across multiple marketplaces.
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FastAPI on AWS ECS
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Integrated with eBay & BigCommerce
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Event-driven architecture with SNS
RESULT: Reduced manual work and created a platform on AWS for a team.
Payment Processing
Platform
Designed and implemented a payment gateway and daily settlement system for international transactions.
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Secure payment processing
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Daily batch settlements
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Reconciliation and reporting
RESULT: Reliable processing of high-volume transactions with transparency.
GIS Data Platform
Developed backend services for application that needed large-scale geospatial data processing and delivery.
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Data pipeline for geospatial datasets
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PostgreSQL / PostGIS
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API-driven data delivery
RESULT: Built pipeline for large amounts of geo data and demographics.
SELECTED WORK
Recent Projects
MY APPROACH
Focused. Practical. Reliable.
I focus on building systems that are reliable, maintainable, and built to scale. I enjoy solving complex problems and turning ideas into production-ready solutions.
Understand the problem deeply before building solutions.
Communicate clearly and often.
Write clean, maintainable code.
Deliver results and long-term business value.
ABOUT ME
Senior Backend Engineer
I'm a backend engineer with 15+ years of experience building and scaling systems for startups and established companies. My focus is on backend architecture, APIs, data systems and cloud infrastructure.
Tech I work with:
Python, FastAPI, AWS, PostgreSQL, Docker,
Linux, Git, CI/CD, SQS, SNS, Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3
PostGIS, Codepipeline and more.
Based in Portland, Oregon
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Available for backend engineering roles, consulting, and contract engagements.