I’m Tracey Tann Jr., a software engineer and co-founder with hands-on experience building production-grade web and mobile apps across the MERN stack, Go, and cloud infrastructure. I design scalable backend services, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ship reliable software for thousands of users. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning complex problems into customer-focused solutions. After bootstrapping my education through a coding bootcamp, I’ve led product development, built developer tools, and scaled deployments across multiple platforms while prioritizing quality and collaboration.

Tracey Tann Jr.

I’m Tracey Tann Jr., a software engineer and co-founder with hands-on experience building production-grade web and mobile apps across the MERN stack, Go, and cloud infrastructure. I design scalable backend services, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ship reliable software for thousands of users. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning complex problems into customer-focused solutions. After bootstrapping my education through a coding bootcamp, I’ve led product development, built developer tools, and scaled deployments across multiple platforms while prioritizing quality and collaboration.

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I’m Tracey Tann Jr., a software engineer and co-founder with hands-on experience building production-grade web and mobile apps across the MERN stack, Go, and cloud infrastructure. I design scalable backend services, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ship reliable software for thousands of users.

I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning complex problems into customer-focused solutions. After bootstrapping my education through a coding bootcamp, I’ve led product development, built developer tools, and scaled deployments across multiple platforms while prioritizing quality and collaboration.

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Language

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Work Experience

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer at Relai, Inc
August 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and deployed 5 production applications end-to-end (React Native, React, Go) supporting 2,000+ MAUs with features including payments, authentication, and real-time data. Designed scalable backend systems (Go, Node.js, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and managed infrastructure on AWS and Render to ensure reliable, secure performance. Implemented CI/CD pipelines for mobile release and testing using BitRise for Xcode deployments, Sherlo for UI testing and unit tests enabling automated TestFlight build deployments and App Store submissions. Architected secure AWS cloud infrastructure, managing EC2, S3, RDS, and IAM; Set up monitoring and logging pipelines to track performance, debug production issues, and ensure SLA adherence. Authored internal documentation and onboarding workflows to align engineering, sales, and business stakeholders.
Product Manager & Lead Engineer at 35th St Builders
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Managed and Delivered 5 React/Node.js mobile apps from concept to MVP, owning system architecture, deployments, and maintenance. Built and optimized deployment workflows using Docker and Render, reducing release times by 40%. Created 45+ user stories and acceptance criteria, translating requirements into reproducible engineering tasks. Conducted user research and designed product experiences from feedback; translated findings into prioritized roadmaps based on user value and assigned estimated timed delivery from our engineering team. Conducted code reviews, backlog grooming, and testing to maintain system reliability for 2,000+ users. Implemented testing pipelines and automated QA checks to ensure reliability for 2,000 MAUs across live apps. Partnered with engineers to identify tooling gaps and implement developer productivity improvements, increasing deployment efficiency.
Senior Sales Manager at Northspyre
September 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Led sales strategy for remote teams; transitioned to a technical track to align with product initiatives. Built and maintained client relationships and revenue pipelines.
Campus Founder at College Truckers
September 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Founded and scaled a local logistics branch, generating $300K+ in lifetime revenue. Built and managed a 10-person cross-functional team, negotiated partnerships with vendors, and developed internal operational tools for scheduling, inventory, and customer management to streamline workflows.
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer at Elai, Inc
August 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and deployed 5 production applications end-to-end (React Native, React, Go) supporting 2,000+ MAUs with features including payments, authentication, and real-time data. Designed scalable backend systems (Go, Node.js, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and managed infrastructure on AWS and Render to ensure reliable, secure performance. Implemented CI/CD pipelines for mobile release and testing using BitRise for Xcode deployments and automated UI testing; enabled automated TestFlight build deployments and App Store submissions. Architected secure AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, and IAM); set up monitoring and logging pipelines to track performance and SLA adherence. Authored internal documentation and onboarding workflows to align engineering, sales, and business stakeholders.
Product Manager & Lead Engineer at 5th St Builders
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Managed and delivered 5 React/Node.js mobile apps from concept to MVP, owning system architecture, deployments, and maintenance. Built and optimized deployment workflows using Docker and Render, reducing release times by 40%. Created 45+ user stories and acceptance criteria; translated requirements into reproducible engineering tasks. Conducted user research and designed product experiences; translated findings into prioritized roadmaps and estimated delivery. Conducted code reviews and testing to maintain reliability for 2,000+ users; implemented automated QA checks and tooling to improve deployment efficiency.
Senior Sales Manager at Northspyre
September 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Transitioned to a technical track; led sales efforts, collaborated with engineering and product teams, and supported cross-functional go-to-market initiatives.
Campus Founder at College Truckers, University of Richmond
September 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Founded and scaled a local logistics branch generating $300K+ in lifetime revenue. Built and managed a 10-person cross-functional team; negotiated 3 B2B partnerships with vendors and storage providers; developed manual operational tools and lightweight CRM/inventory integrations to streamline scheduling, inventory, and customer management.
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer at Relai, Inc.
August 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and deployed 5 production applications end-to-end (React Native, CSS, ReactJS, Go) supporting 2,000+ MAUs; designed scalable backend systems; managed infrastructure on AWS and Render; implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows; authored internal docs to align engineering, sales, and business stakeholders.
Product Manager & Lead Engineer at 5th St Builders
January 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Managed and delivered 5 mobile apps (ReactJS, React Native, Vue/Node.js) from concept to MVP; built deployment workflows with Docker and Render; created 45+ user stories and acceptance criteria; conducted user research; translated insights into prioritized roadmaps; ensured reliability for 2,000+ users.
Senior Sales Manager (Transitioned to Tech Track) at North Spyre
September 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Led sales initiatives and later transitioned to a technical track, collaborating with engineering to align product and customer needs while documenting career progression.
Campus Founder at College Truckers, University of Richmond
September 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Founded and scaled a local logistics operation, building a 10-person cross-functional team and negotiating 3 B2B partnerships to secure discounted storage units; developed manual internal tools for scheduling, inventory, and customer management to streamline workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies at University of Richmond
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
MERN Stack Bootcamp at GitHub Education Coding Dojo
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies at University of Richmond
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
Coding Bootcamp (MERN Stack) at Coding Dojo
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies at University of Richmond
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
Graduate (MERN Stack) at Coding Dojo
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2024

Qualifications

MERN Stack Bootcamp (GitHub Education Coding Dojo)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2024
Coding Bootcamp Certificate (MERN Stack)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Retail