I am a Senior Full Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web, cloud, and AI-powered applications, with a strong emphasis on Python-based backend development. I design RESTful APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and ML integrations using Django, FastAPI, and Flask, while delivering modern frontend experiences with React and Next.js. I architect cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure to deliver secure, high-performance systems across enterprise, government, startup, and financial services environments.\n\nI thrive collaborating with stakeholders to translate product needs into scalable technical solutions, mentor teams on software architecture and testing, and drive CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code practices that improve velocity and reliability. I’m passionate about integrating AI features, RAG workflows, and intelligent automation to create value across the product lifecycle.

Brian McGuire

I am a Senior Full Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web, cloud, and AI-powered applications, with a strong emphasis on Python-based backend development. I design RESTful APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and ML integrations using Django, FastAPI, and Flask, while delivering modern frontend experiences with React and Next.js. I architect cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure to deliver secure, high-performance systems across enterprise, government, startup, and financial services environments.\n\nI thrive collaborating with stakeholders to translate product needs into scalable technical solutions, mentor teams on software architecture and testing, and drive CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code practices that improve velocity and reliability. I’m passionate about integrating AI features, RAG workflows, and intelligent automation to create value across the product lifecycle.

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I am a Senior Full Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web, cloud, and AI-powered applications, with a strong emphasis on Python-based backend development. I design RESTful APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and ML integrations using Django, FastAPI, and Flask, while delivering modern frontend experiences with React and Next.js. I architect cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure to deliver secure, high-performance systems across enterprise, government, startup, and financial services environments.\n\nI thrive collaborating with stakeholders to translate product needs into scalable technical solutions, mentor teams on software architecture and testing, and drive CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code practices that improve velocity and reliability. I’m passionate about integrating AI features, RAG workflows, and intelligent automation to create value across the product lifecycle.

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Work Experience

Founding Full Stack Engineer at Amazon
April 1, 2024 - Present
Architected and developed the core platform using Python, FastAPI, React, and AWS cloud services. Designed scalable microservices, authentication systems, and event-driven workflows supporting rapid business growth. Integrated LLM-powered AI features, RAG pipelines, and intelligent automation using OpenAI technologies. Established CI/CD processes and infrastructure-as-code practices to improve development velocity and platform reliability. Collaborated with stakeholders to translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Senior Software Engineer at Capital One
May 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024
Developed cloud-native financial applications using Python, FastAPI, AWS, and containerized microservices architectures. Built secure APIs and data processing services handling high-volume transactional workloads while meeting regulatory requirements. Led modernization initiatives improving performance, deployment automation, and observability. Mentored teams on Python best practices, software architecture, testing strategies, and cloud development standards. Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable customer-facing solutions.
Frontend Software Engineering Contractor at Do312
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Built and maintained responsive React-based user interfaces for a high-traffic event discovery platform. Collaborated with backend teams to integrate Python-powered APIs and real-time data services. Improved accessibility, performance, and mobile responsiveness through modern frontend practices. Collaborated with designers and product managers to deliver engaging features.
Web Developer at City of New York
January 1, 2016 - October 1, 2019
Developed and maintained public-sector web applications using Python, Django, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL. Built backend services and RESTful APIs supporting multiple city departments and internal operations. Improved security, accessibility, and performance to comply with government standards. Automated data-processing workflows and reporting functions reducing manual administrative effort. Collaborated with distributed teams to deliver reliable digital services for residents and employees.
Backend Developer at Research Foundation of CUNY / AlexaPath LLC
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Developed backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and relational database technologies. Created data ingestion and processing pipelines to support research and educational technology initiatives. Implemented automated testing and performance optimization techniques to improve application reliability. Worked directly with researchers and stakeholders to transform business requirements into scalable software solutions.
Software Developer - Centre of Excellence Program at Infor
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Contributed to enterprise software development projects using Python and object-oriented programming principles. Assisted in designing backend modules, database integrations, and business process automation tools. Participated in code reviews, debugging sessions, and quality assurance activities to ensure software reliability. Collaborated within Agile development teams to deliver project milestones and technical enhancements.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at New York University
September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Government, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services