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Hi, I’m Michael Fortman, a senior full-stack engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling distributed web applications across AdTech, e-commerce, and digital platforms. I specialize in front-end engineering with React and modern JavaScript ecosystems, paired with robust Python backends and cloud-native architectures on AWS. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who values clean code, reliability, and business-driven engineering outcomes. I’ve led cross-functional teams in fast-paced, Kanban-driven environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions. Beyond coding, I enjoy mentoring teammates, shaping system architecture, and advocating for quality assurance and proactive testing to ensure production-grade stability and performance.…Hi, I’m Michael Fortman, a senior full-stack engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling distributed web applications across AdTech, e-commerce, and digital platforms. I specialize in front-end engineering with React and modern JavaScript ecosystems, paired with robust Python backends and cloud-native architectures on AWS. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who values clean code, reliability, and business-driven engineering outcomes. I’ve led cross-functional teams in fast-paced, Kanban-driven environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions. Beyond coding, I enjoy mentoring teammates, shaping system architecture, and advocating for quality assurance and proactive testing to ensure production-grade stability and performance.

Michael Fortman

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Front-End Developer, +2

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Hi, I’m Michael Fortman, a senior full-stack engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling distributed web applications across AdTech, e-commerce, and digital platforms. I specialize in front-end engineering with React and modern JavaScript ecosystems, paired with robust Python backends and cloud-native architectures on AWS. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who values clean code, reliability, and business-driven engineering outcomes. I’ve led cross-functional teams in fast-paced, Kanban-driven environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions. Beyond coding, I enjoy mentoring teammates, shaping system architecture, and advocating for quality assurance and proactive testing to ensure production-grade stability and performance.…Hi, I’m Michael Fortman, a senior full-stack engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling distributed web applications across AdTech, e-commerce, and digital platforms. I specialize in front-end engineering with React and modern JavaScript ecosystems, paired with robust Python backends and cloud-native architectures on AWS. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who values clean code, reliability, and business-driven engineering outcomes. I’ve led cross-functional teams in fast-paced, Kanban-driven environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions. Beyond coding, I enjoy mentoring teammates, shaping system architecture, and advocating for quality assurance and proactive testing to ensure production-grade stability and performance.

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Hi, I’m Michael Fortman, a senior full-stack engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling distributed web applications across AdTech, e-commerce, and digital platforms. I specialize in front-end engineering with React and modern JavaScript ecosystems, paired with robust Python backends and cloud-native architectures on AWS. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who values clean code, reliability, and business-driven engineering outcomes. I’ve led cross-functional teams in fast-paced, Kanban-driven environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.

Beyond coding, I enjoy mentoring teammates, shaping system architecture, and advocating for quality assurance and proactive testing to ensure production-grade stability and performance.

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Senior Full-Stack Engineer | Frontend Architect (React & AdTech Systems) at LITSLINK

August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026

Designed and implemented scalable AdTech web platforms using React, JavaScript, and Python, improving ad delivery performance by 35% across high-traffic DTC campaigns. Architected modular front-end systems enabling reusable component libraries that reduced development time for new features by 40%. Developed backend services in Python (FastAPI), optimizing real-time bidding workflows and reducing API latency by 28%. Led system architecture discussions for multi-tenant AdTech infrastructure deployed on AWS, ensuring horizontal scalability for millions of daily requests. Integrated AWS services including Lambda, S3, CloudFront, and EC2 to build resilient cloud-native application workflows. Implemented Kanban-based agile delivery process across distributed teams, improving sprint predictability and delivery consistency by 30%. Built CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling, reducing deployment cycles from days to under 1 hour. Established QA automation frameworks using Jest and PyTest,

Software Engineer | Full Stack Engineer (Cloud & API Systems) at Cleveroad

April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024

Developed full-stack applications using React and Python, delivering scalable SaaS platforms for enterprise and startup clients. Built RESTful APIs using Python (Django/FastAPI), improving data processing efficiency by 30% for high-volume applications. Implemented React-based UI systems with TypeScript, enhancing maintainability and reducing UI-related bugs by 25%. Designed AWS-based infrastructure for production applications, leveraging EC2, S3, and RDS for high availability deployments. Collaborated in Kanban-driven agile teams, ensuring continuous delivery cycles with predictable release schedules. Integrated third-party APIs and payment systems for global e-commerce and subscription platforms. Improved application performance through backend query optimization and caching strategies (Redis), reducing response time by 40%. Built automated testing pipelines using PyTest and Cypress, increasing regression test coverage across critical workflows. Participated in system design reviews,

Full Stack Engineer | React & Python Developer at JPLoft

January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023

Developed responsive web applications using React, JavaScript, and Redux, supporting high-traffic consumer-facing platforms. Built backend services using Python (Django), enabling scalable APIs for mobile and web applications. Designed and implemented cloud infrastructure on AWS, including deployment pipelines and serverless integrations. Optimized database performance using PostgreSQL indexing and query tuning, improving response time by 35%. Worked in Agile Kanban environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams across design, QA, and product. Built reusable React component systems, improving frontend development efficiency by 30%. Integrated REST and GraphQL APIs to support dynamic data-driven front-end applications. Implemented automated testing frameworks using Jest and Selenium, increasing system reliability across releases. Participated in architectural design sessions for scalable SaaS platforms supporting global user bases. Enhanced application security through authenti

Web Developer | Frontend Engineer (Legacy Systems Modernization) at Trigma

August 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019

Developed interactive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery for client-facing business applications. Migrated legacy web applications to modern React-based architecture, improving UI performance and maintainability. Built responsive UI components ensuring cross-browser compatibility and mobile-first design principles. Integrated REST APIs into frontend systems, enabling dynamic content rendering for enterprise applications. Assisted in backend development using PHP and early-stage Python scripts for data processing tasks. Worked in Agile environments, participating in sprint planning and Kanban-style task execution workflows. Improved website performance through asset optimization, reducing load times by up to 50%. Collaborated with designers to translate wireframes into functional UI components with pixel-perfect accuracy. Implemented basic CI/CD workflows for frontend deployments, reducing manual release effort. Conducted debugging and performance tuning across multi