Hi, I’m Cullen Watson—a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a backend focus and a passion for cloud-native architectures. I design and operate scalable distributed systems, APIs, and microservices, delivering production-grade software across the full development lifecycle. I’m proficient in Python, TypeScript, Node.js, React, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern tooling, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into reliable, high-performance applications. Outside of work, I’m exploring AI-powered solutions to help teams automate and scale.

Cullen Watson

Hi, I’m Cullen Watson—a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a backend focus and a passion for cloud-native architectures. I design and operate scalable distributed systems, APIs, and microservices, delivering production-grade software across the full development lifecycle. I’m proficient in Python, TypeScript, Node.js, React, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern tooling, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into reliable, high-performance applications. Outside of work, I’m exploring AI-powered solutions to help teams automate and scale.

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Hi, I’m Cullen Watson—a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a backend focus and a passion for cloud-native architectures. I design and operate scalable distributed systems, APIs, and microservices, delivering production-grade software across the full development lifecycle.

I’m proficient in Python, TypeScript, Node.js, React, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern tooling, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into reliable, high-performance applications. Outside of work, I’m exploring AI-powered solutions to help teams automate and scale.

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Work Experience

Founder & AI Software Engineer at Cullen Watson LLC
November 1, 2025 - Present
Design and develop scalable AI-powered applications and full-stack systems for client engagements. Architect distributed systems and RESTful APIs supporting high-performance data processing and integrations. Deploy cloud-native applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Software Engineer (Contract) at AudienceLab
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Developed scalable full-stack applications supporting high-volume analytics and data platforms. Designed backend services and APIs enabling reliable integrations and distributed system communication.
Software Engineer (Contract) at AssetWorks Inc.
July 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Built enterprise-grade software solutions supporting operational and asset management systems. Implemented RESTful services and backend components to improve scalability and maintainability.
Software Engineer (Part-time) at WEX
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Developed and enhanced full-stack applications supporting financial technology platforms. Implemented scalable backend services and secure data integrations for high-availability systems.
Software Engineer Intern at Sabre
December 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Supported development of enterprise-level applications within a global travel technology platform. Participated in testing, debugging, and code reviews to ensure software reliability and performance.

Education

B.A. Computer Science at Southern Methodist University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
B.S. Statistical Science at Southern Methodist University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
B.B.A. Finance at Southern Methodist University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
B.A. Computer Science at Southern Methodist University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
B.S. Statistical Science at Southern Methodist University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
B.B.A. Finance at Southern Methodist University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Financial Services