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I am a software engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering cross-functional solutions across multiple industries, driving large-scale outcomes. I build practical, scalable software that combines product focus with engineering excellence, often leveraging AI to unlock new capabilities. In my work, I’ve shipped impactful initiatives at Stripe, OpenAI, Mave Technologies, Copper CRM, and other SMBs, partnering with product, design, and leadership to move fast while maintaining quality and security.…I am a software engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering cross-functional solutions across multiple industries, driving large-scale outcomes. I build practical, scalable software that combines product focus with engineering excellence, often leveraging AI to unlock new capabilities. In my work, I’ve shipped impactful initiatives at Stripe, OpenAI, Mave Technologies, Copper CRM, and other SMBs, partnering with product, design, and leadership to move fast while maintaining quality and security.

Don Restarone

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, App Developer, +2

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I am a software engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering cross-functional solutions across multiple industries, driving large-scale outcomes. I build practical, scalable software that combines product focus with engineering excellence, often leveraging AI to unlock new capabilities. In my work, I’ve shipped impactful initiatives at Stripe, OpenAI, Mave Technologies, Copper CRM, and other SMBs, partnering with product, design, and leadership to move fast while maintaining quality and security.…I am a software engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering cross-functional solutions across multiple industries, driving large-scale outcomes. I build practical, scalable software that combines product focus with engineering excellence, often leveraging AI to unlock new capabilities. In my work, I’ve shipped impactful initiatives at Stripe, OpenAI, Mave Technologies, Copper CRM, and other SMBs, partnering with product, design, and leadership to move fast while maintaining quality and security.

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I am a software engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering cross-functional solutions across multiple industries, driving large-scale outcomes. I build practical, scalable software that combines product focus with engineering excellence, often leveraging AI to unlock new capabilities.

In my work, I’ve shipped impactful initiatives at Stripe, OpenAI, Mave Technologies, Copper CRM, and other SMBs, partnering with product, design, and leadership to move fast while maintaining quality and security.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Stripe

January 1, 2024 - Present

Architected and delivered 15+ full-stack initiatives within the People Organization, reducing manual operational overhead by 80% and accelerating feature deployment cycles. Collaborated cross-functionally with product, design, and data teams to scale payments, payroll, and treasury tooling.

Software Engineer at OpenAI

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Developed automated feedback loops for the Expert Software Engineer Eval suite, increasing LLM code-generation reliability and reducing hallucination in outputs.

Founding Software Engineer at Mave Technologies Inc.

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Helped realize the CEO’s vision to develop an SMB AI assistant for real estate Q&A and marketing content; led deployment to 200 brokerages and built a scalable agent workflow.

Senior Software Engineer and Product Lead at Copper CRM

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Led major feature development that enhanced user experience (Text Filters V2, Entity Blank States, First-Time Use UX, Pipeline Templates, and Google Contacts integration), contributing to a revenue increase from $10M to $20M and higher trial conversions.

Lead Software Engineer at Multiple SMBs

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021

Drove software engineering across hospitality, finance, open-source, and education tech; partnered with owners to deliver products and foster career growth, contributing to an estimated revenue growth of $25M.