Skills I've Gained

Here's the knowledge I've gained from 14 years of coding and how I've applied it in my last two years of professional experience.

Python
I started coding in Python with the release of version 3.2 in 2011. My work spans scripting, gaming, web development, automation, and more recently, projects involving Large Language Models. I'm also teaching students and juniors to code in Python.
#uwsgi#shopify#langchain#asyncio#openai#unittest#httpx#lxml#black
Linux
Since getting my first computer, I've used Debian for everything from setting up servers and building networks to managing services and fixing system issues. I host my projects on VPSes that I manage myself.
#debian#openssh#qemu#nftables#nfs#bind9#isc-dhcp-server#dnsmasq#bash
Backend
I work with ASGI REST APIs daily to support SaaS platforms. In 2020, I developed a framework on a uWSGI server to manage the backend of multiple presentation websites. My code is self-documenting, scalable and consistent within design patterns.
#fastapi#postgresql#redis#celery#dramatiq#supabase#sqlalchemy#pydantic
Frontend
I mainly work on backend development, but I'm also good at making user interfaces and connecting them to the backend. In 2020, I built a CSS framework from the ground up to give websites a look similar to what you get with Tailwind CSS.
#nextjs#react#typescript#javascript#tailwindcss#bootstrap#material#sass
DevOps
I can install and take care of Linux, web, and database servers, along with containers, making sure they handle traffic smoothly. I've also set up systems for continuous integration and delivery, as well as monitoring tools.
#railway#github-actions#hetzner#haproxy#pgbouncer#git#docker#prometheus#grafana#sentry#supervisor
Shopify
I've built integrations with Shopify involving Custom Apps, App Embeds, LLM tools for cart manipulation, and more. I'm currently writing an open-source Python SDK aimed to be better documented and better structured than the official one.
#custom-app#webhooks#app-embeds#shopify-cli#admin-api#open-source

Where I've Contributed

People know me for my resilience, structure and strong commitment to growth.

getitAI, Inc.

Senior Full Stack Engineer with LLMs

Oct 2023 - Present · 1yr 6mos

Remote, Contract

San Francisco, California, United States

Key engineer in a global team building AI Sales Agents. As the longest-tenured engineer, I contributed to all stages of the startup. My work includes improving our custom RAG, building Shopify integrations from the ground up, setting up customers, working on critical infrastructure, and coordinating developers.

getit.ai
Improved custom RAG framework with real-time updated product database integration, efficient query caching, vector database optimizations, hybrid search
Developed async-ready API infrastructure for PostgreSQL and Redis
Created LLM tools to manage Shopify Carts, Orders, and Subscriptions
Led development of Shopify integrations and systems for agent knowledge
Redesigned API structure to simplify updates and additions
Developed a custom test environment for Shopify integrations
Implemented the first CI/CD pipelines for the API
Wrote documentation for the development team

Software Engineer and Consultant

Jun 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1yr 10mos

Remote, Self-employed

European Economic Area

Helped startups create cost-effective and performant e-commerce products, coached junior developers to build a strong foundation in software development, contributed to and authored open-source projects and documentation,and started my entrepreneurial journey in local markets.

Invited speaker on AI at a Packet Coders event
Provided private tutoring on Large Language Models (LLMs)
Advised startups on custom software solutions for employee timekeeping and network services
Led weekly Python courses covering APIs, web scraping, and game development for junior developers
Authored open-source learning materials
Contributed to the Pydantic library
Managed private Virtual Private Servers (VPSs) and DNS servers

Signed NDA

Python Developer with DevOps

Jul 2023 - Apr 2024 · 10mos

Remote, Contract

European Economic Area

Quickly progressed to lead developer and architect role. Reconstructed critical API and infrastructure components to improve throughput and maintainability. Delivered new system version 2 months ahead of the 1-year contract schedule.

Reconstructed and launched a multi-server system to process high-volume custom user requests
Rebuilt the API's core structure, improving speed, stability, and expandability
Designed and implemented a comprehensive credits system for the API, integrating with external subscription services
Established and managed essential infrastructure including CI/CD pipelines, load balancers, and databases
Maintained servers to ensure security and minimize downtime

Peer Mentor

Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1yr 1mo

Hybrid, Freelance

Bucharest, Romania

Helped students learn procedural programming using C++ and Python. Wrote setup guides for various software tools.

Created configuration guides for over 10 software products and systems
Ran web development workshops for 25+ students twice a week for 3 months
Tutored 15+ students in procedural programming
Helped build websites for a high school and local bakery

Courses & Certifications

I love learning and have made it a daily habit.

Certificate

Let's Get In Touch!

Drop me a line if you think we can team up or if you have any questions.

Address
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Telephone
+40 771 344 046
Email
[email protected]
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