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Hi, I’m Michael Lemus, a passionate software engineer with extensive experience in architecting AI-driven solutions and building scalable backend systems. I enjoy creating innovative technologies that drive business value and foster operational efficiency. With a background in both backend and frontend technologies, I thrive on bridging the gap between sophisticated AI models and real-world applications.
I love collaborating with teams and stakeholders to bring ideas to life, whether it’s through developing AI marketing automation platforms or modernizing ecommerce infrastructures. Outside of work, I enjoy powerlifting, playing guitar, composing music, and diving into tabletop RPGs.
Skills
Experience Level
React JS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
AI Chatbot
Expert
Magento
Expert
Python
Expert
Prompt Engineering
Expert
Docker
Expert
ChatGPT
Expert
AWS
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
.NET
Expert
Amazon Web Services
Expert
Api
Expert
GitHub
Expert
Django
Expert
Claude
Expert
ASP.NET
Expert
Google API
Expert
GraphQL
Expert
Jira
Expert
PHP
Expert
Elasticsearch
Expert
Node.js
Expert
MySQL
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Tailwind
Intermediate
PostgreSQL
Intermediate
Microsoft Powerpoint
Intermediate
CSS
Intermediate
Laravel
Intermediate
Redis
Intermediate
React Native
Intermediate
Kotlin
Intermediate
Lua
Intermediate
Akeneo
Intermediate
Salesforce
Intermediate
Microsoft Excel
Intermediate
AngularJS
Intermediate
Vue.js
Intermediate
Backendless
Beginner
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Lead Software Engineer at Firm Pilot AI
May 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025Architected enterprise AI marketing automation platform integrating OpenAI ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini LLM using Next.JS, Supabase, and Langchain, contributing to securing $4M seed funding. Established AI development standards enhancing team velocity with context-aware prompting, designed production-ready AI infrastructure on AWS with Terraform, .NET APIs, and Python/Django microservices. Built advanced Generative AI PoCs including real-time collaboration and intelligent document retrieval features, created CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Docker, wrote testing suites with Jest and Playwright, and maintained weekly stakeholder meetings for feedback and presentations.
Lead Backend Engineer at Barcodes Inc
October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Led teams to update API performance issues between Akeneo and Magento systems, significantly reducing update time. Roadmapped redesign of TruView backend API for improved resilience, security, and error handling. Updated team's code workflow and branching to adopt agile patterns, mapped system interactions between legacy and new applications, and constructed management dashboards with alerting on cron job statuses.
Senior Software Engineer at BoxyCharm/Ipsy
July 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022Engineered new Docker-based developer platform to migrate Magento 2 architecture, improving onboarding efficiency. Enhanced multiple Magento 2 modules impacting customer experience and supply chain functionalities. Developed custom Lua solutions for subscription features boosting revenue and reducing churn. Modernized PHP platform incorporating SPA standards with React, NextJS, and GraphQL. Integrated ELK stack for developer tooling, identified and resolved CI/CD pipeline issues, and optimized databases for performance.
Lead Full Stack Engineer at Hackd
October 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022Launched Collectiv employee engagement application using Laravel and React SPA for large clients with over 1,000 users. Implemented core server infrastructure with Docker Swarm and CI/CD pipelines on AWS, ensuring SOC II compliance through monitoring and reporting.
Web Developer at International Vapor Group
July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018Implemented Magento 2 migration and development from Magento 1, and designed business intelligence reporting with Elasticsearch.
Growth Technology Director at Ticket Planet
April 1, 2014 - July 1, 2017Supervised remote contract development teams on .NET platform for Admin and Mobile applications.
Web Developer at Tropical Foods, LLC
February 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014Engineered private online product catalog to streamline client ordering process.
Web Developer at Autoparts4USA
August 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013Overhauled Magento installation and applied security patches to maintain PCI compliance.
Education
Computer Engineering at Florida International University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government
Skills
Experience Level
React JS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
AI Chatbot
Expert
Magento
Expert
Python
Expert
Prompt Engineering
Expert
Docker
Expert
ChatGPT
Expert
AWS
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
.NET
Expert
Amazon Web Services
Expert
Api
Expert
GitHub
Expert
Django
Expert
Claude
Expert
ASP.NET
Expert
Google API
Expert
GraphQL
Expert
Jira
Expert
PHP
Expert
Elasticsearch
Expert
Node.js
Expert
MySQL
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Tailwind
Intermediate
PostgreSQL
Intermediate
Microsoft Powerpoint
Intermediate
CSS
Intermediate
Laravel
Intermediate
Redis
Intermediate
React Native
Intermediate
Kotlin
Intermediate
Lua
Intermediate
Akeneo
Intermediate
Salesforce
Intermediate
Microsoft Excel
Intermediate
AngularJS
Intermediate
Vue.js
Intermediate
Backendless
Beginner
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