Full-stack developer working primarily with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Node.js, and expanding into backend services with Python and FastAPI. I started building software by creating the platform that ran my own business, then completed Codecademy’s Full-Stack Engineer career path. I’ve independently designed and shipped multiple web applications, including a production bilingual site with a custom CMS used by a real Montreal client. I’m currently building a Python/FastAPI service with Docker and LLM integration.

Michael Cristofaro

Full-stack developer working primarily with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Node.js, and expanding into backend services with Python and FastAPI. I started building software by creating the platform that ran my own business, then completed Codecademy’s Full-Stack Engineer career path. I’ve independently designed and shipped multiple web applications, including a production bilingual site with a custom CMS used by a real Montreal client. I’m currently building a Python/FastAPI service with Docker and LLM integration.

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Full-stack developer working primarily with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Node.js, and expanding into backend services with Python and FastAPI. I started building software by creating the platform that ran my own business, then completed Codecademy’s Full-Stack Engineer career path.

I’ve independently designed and shipped multiple web applications, including a production bilingual site with a custom CMS used by a real Montreal client. I’m currently building a Python/FastAPI service with Docker and LLM integration.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Operator (Answering Service operations platform and related app) at MetServ Answering Service
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Designed and built an end-to-end operations platform solo on Zoho Creator using Deluge, including ticket lifecycle automation, per-client info pages, scheduling workflows, and automated billing reports. Integrated external services via webhooks (JustCall, Zapier, Zoho Flow). Built a companion React mobile app that manages live call operations through Zoho APIs. Managed the business operations while running and improving the system; handled roughly 1,500 tickets across up to three concurrent clients.
Hospitality & Management (busboy to floor manager) at Various (Baton Rouge; Les 3 Brasseurs; Club Med)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2024
Progressed from busboy to floor manager, including about seven years in management roles across multiple hospitality environments. Continued part-time serving alongside operating MetServ and supporting development/training efforts.

Education

Full-Stack Engineer Career Path (coursework) at Codecademy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
React course (ui.dev / React.gg) at ui.dev (React.gg)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
High School Diploma at Loyola High School
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Award for top performance in Intro to Software Programming
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality