About Me
Engineering leader focused on building high-performing teams and scalable platforms
With over a decade of experience in software engineering and technical leadership, I specialize in building and scaling engineering teams while driving technological innovation. Currently, I'm the founder of Dev Forward, a development studio focused on building AI-powered solutions with human-centered design. My approach combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver impactful solutions that align with business objectives.
Dev Forward
As the founder of Dev Forward, I'm focused on creating innovative solutions that combine artificial intelligence with human-centered design. Our studio helps businesses leverage technology to enhance their products and services while maintaining a focus on intuitive user experiences. We provide:
- AI-powered software development and strategic integration planning
- Full stack development with Ruby on Rails, React, Vue, Go, and Node.js
- Architecture and technical strategy consulting
- DevOps, infrastructure, and observability solutions
- Human-centered design and user experience optimization
Leadership Philosophy
I believe in fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation, where engineers are empowered to take ownership of their work and contribute to the team's success. My leadership style emphasizes:
- Building autonomous, high-performing teams
- Promoting a culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Balancing technical excellence with business impact
- Mentoring and growing engineering talent
- Driving architectural decisions with scalability in mind
Technical Focus
My technical expertise centers on building scalable, maintainable systems that can grow with business needs. Key areas of focus include:
- Modern web architectures (MACH, component-driven UI, Serverless and Edge Computing)
- Great user experiences, both on the frontend and backend
- API design, implementation, and scaling
- Cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices - AWS, Docker, Terraform, etc.
- Event-driven systems, streaming data, and microservices
- Privacy, security, and compliance
- Performance optimization and monitoring - I love building dashboards
Industry Experience
Throughout my career, I've applied technology solutions across diverse business domains, developing expertise in:
- Retail & E-commerce: Architecting scalable platforms that integrate with major retailers and marketplaces, focusing on affiliate marketing and performance optimization
- Digital Publishing: Implementing SEO-optimized content management systems and automating content workflows for publishers to increase organic traffic and engagement
- Marketing Technology: Building integrations with customer acquisition and lifecycle marketing platforms to enable personalized experiences and improved user retention
- Property Technology: Building scalable integrations with Property Management Systems (PMS), credit reporting agencies, banking institutions, and background check providers while maintaining FCRA and FHA compliance standards
- HR Technology: Developing seamless integrations with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), calendar platforms, video conferencing tools, and messaging systems to streamline recruitment and employee management workflows
- B2B SaaS Solutions: Creating robust backend systems for marketplace operations, SaaS platforms, and business-to-business integrations with emphasis on reliability, data accuracy, and scalable multi-tenant architectures
Current Interests
I'm particularly excited about the evolving landscape of software engineering, especially in areas such as:
- Creating delightful consumer experiences through intuitive design and seamless interactions
- AI integration in product development workflows - Cursor, Loveable, Copilot, etc.
- Agentic AI and the practical applications of LLMs
- Edge computing, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures
- Developer experience, productivity, and career development
- Platform engineering and internal developer tools
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