Hi, I’m Nick McLean, a full-stack engineer specializing in Python, Rust, React, and AI-driven applications. I have led cross-functional teams and designed scalable systems that perform well in cloud and distributed environments. I’m passionate about mentoring engineers, driving frontend innovation with modern stacks, and delivering robust APIs and data platforms that empower product teams to move fast and safely.

Hi, I’m Nick McLean, a full-stack engineer specializing in Python, Rust, React, and AI-driven applications. I have led cross-functional teams and designed scalable systems that perform well in cloud and distributed environments. I’m passionate about mentoring engineers, driving frontend innovation with modern stacks, and delivering robust APIs and data platforms that empower product teams to move fast and safely.

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Hi, I’m Nick McLean, a full-stack engineer specializing in Python, Rust, React, and AI-driven applications. I have led cross-functional teams and designed scalable systems that perform well in cloud and distributed environments.

I’m passionate about mentoring engineers, driving frontend innovation with modern stacks, and delivering robust APIs and data platforms that empower product teams to move fast and safely.

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Work Experience

Lead Full Stack Developer at The Dev Voyage LLC
June 1, 2022 - November 25, 2025
Led the integration of AI-driven features (Gemini, OpenAI) and redesigned the core API. Built Rust-based services, a custom ORM, GraphQL layer, and Tokio async runtime. Mentored cross-functional teams, drove frontend innovation with React/Next.js/Redux/Sagas, and implemented CI/CD across AWS and Docker ecosystems for reliable, scalable deployments.
Front End Developer at The Dev Voyage LLC
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Refactored React code to modern standards, managed state with Redux/Redux-Sagas, and designed UI components with Storybook and Styled Components. Implemented seamless API interactions, performed QA/testing, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Full Stack Developer at The Dev Voyage LLC
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Delivered end-to-end development across React, Express, GraphQL, and Handlebars; improved data layer and queries; mentored cross-functional teams; implemented CI/CD and robust testing strategies.
Freelance Full Stack Developer at The Dev Voyage LLC
June 1, 2019 - November 25, 2025
Founder; led project planning, scoping, and management of diverse technology solutions. Aligned deliverables with client objectives, designed architectures, and guided teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions across frontend, backend, and data layers.

Education

Masters in Jazz Performance at University of North Texas
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2017
Bachelor's in Music Education at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment