I am a software professional with over 25 years of experience in building scalable, distributed systems and robust backends, paired with intuitive front-end experiences. I have led the design and deployment of enterprise-grade web applications using modern frameworks and cloud platforms, focusing on performance, modular architecture, and clean code. I thrive in dynamic environments, collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and QA teams, and advocate for agile practices that drive efficiency and quality. I'm passionate about solving complex problems with analytical thinking and delivering innovative solutions that meet real business needs.

Michael Buller

I am a software professional with over 25 years of experience in building scalable, distributed systems and robust backends, paired with intuitive front-end experiences. I have led the design and deployment of enterprise-grade web applications using modern frameworks and cloud platforms, focusing on performance, modular architecture, and clean code. I thrive in dynamic environments, collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and QA teams, and advocate for agile practices that drive efficiency and quality. I'm passionate about solving complex problems with analytical thinking and delivering innovative solutions that meet real business needs.

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I am a software professional with over 25 years of experience in building scalable, distributed systems and robust backends, paired with intuitive front-end experiences. I have led the design and deployment of enterprise-grade web applications using modern frameworks and cloud platforms, focusing on performance, modular architecture, and clean code.

I thrive in dynamic environments, collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and QA teams, and advocate for agile practices that drive efficiency and quality. I’m passionate about solving complex problems with analytical thinking and delivering innovative solutions that meet real business needs.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

CTO at PCHIPA Key Technologies
June 1, 2019 - Present
Led design, development, and deployment of scalable full-stack applications using Angular/React for frontend and .NET (C#), Java, and Python for backend services. Built and maintained enterprise-grade web applications with a focus on performance, modular architecture, and clean code. Developed robust RESTful APIs and microservices, migrated legacy systems to modern frameworks, implemented testing strategies with Jest and Cypress, designed relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL), and deployed on AWS/Azure with Docker and Kubernetes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions and promoted architectural best practices in microservices and CI/CD pipelines.
Senior Software Engineer at Varigence
May 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Led development of full-stack medical clinic web applications using React/Angular/Vue for frontend and Node.js/NestJS/Golang for backend. Migrated legacy frontend to component-based architectures, implemented comprehensive test suites (Jest, Cypress, Jasmine), deployed to AWS/Azure/GCP with Docker/Kubernetes, and advanced SEO via Next.js. Set up GraphQL + NestJS backend with Apollo Server and real-time data monitoring using Kafka and CubeJS.
Technical Product Manager at StratusLIVE
August 1, 2011 - March 1, 2018
Responsible for developing a SaaS platform using React/Angular/Next.js, Node.js/NestJS, MongoDB, MSSQL, AWS DynamoDB, GraphQL, and cloud services. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and drove performance optimizations and advanced React/Angular optimizations (lazy loading, code splitting, caching). Implemented third-party integrations and mentored junior developers.
IT Manager at United Way of Central and Northeastern CT
August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2011
Developed dynamic web applications with React, React Router, Tailwind CSS, Axios, Redux; implemented back-end services with NestJS and PostgreSQL; contributed to mobile apps via React Native; implemented video conferencing with WebRTC; led cross-functional collaboration to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Software Engineer at Sharp Freight LLC
June 1, 2000 - June 1, 2001
Developed and maintained web applications using Node.js and Django, with React/Redux frontend; focused on scalable, reliable solutions across multiple projects; contributed to API design and data modeling.
Owner at Buller Solutions
August 1, 2009 - Present
Buller Solutions provides access to high-tech solutions for everyday problems, offering in-house process improvements to reduce dependency on external IT vendors.

Education

B.A., MIS at Texas A&M University - Mays Business School
January 1, 2002 - June 1, 2007
PMP, Project Management at Project Management Institute
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
MBA, IT Management at The University of Phoenix
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Data Science Specialization at Johns Hopkins University
January 1, 2015 - May 7, 2026

Qualifications

PMP
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Data Science Specialization
January 1, 2015 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment