Luca Matei's Portfolio | Full Stack Developer

Skills I've Gained

Here's the knowledge I've gained from 13 years of coding and how I've applied it in my last year 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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

Full Stack Developer

Developed and enhanced the knowledge base infrastructure for AI-driven sales agents, involving tasks such as refining database functionalities, improving search algorithms and optimizing storage connections.
Implemented a highly reusable component that enables pagination, full-text search, filtering, and sorting capabilities for dynamically updated tables, enhancing user experience and data accessibility.
Assisted in the onboarding process for new team members and participated in multiple code reviews.

Full Stack Developer

Played a key role in both designing and building vital API components, focusing on creating solutions that were both durable and capable of scaling effectively.
Led the complete redesign and implementation of a high-capacity system across multiple servers, optimizing for user-customizable request handling and efficiency.
Managed various DevOps tasks, including setting up CI/CD pipelines, load balancers, and databases, and performed maintenance on both bare-metal servers and VPSes, prioritizing security and high-availability.
Significantly improved API performance by overhauling its architecture, resulting in increased development speed, stability, scalability, and flexibility.
Developed and integrated a comprehensive credits system for the API, working with third-party subscription managers like Outseta.
Engaged in peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance code quality and team collaboration.

I love learning and have made it a daily habit.

Backend Developer
Complete
9 courses
Completed on Jun 25, 2023
Created by Meta
View certificate, Backend Developer
Machine Learning Specialization
In progress
1/6 courses
Created by IBM
View certificate, Machine Learning Specialization
Frontend Developer
Complete
9 courses
Created by Meta
View certificate, Frontend Developer
Python For Everybody
Complete
5 courses
Created by University of Michigan
View certificate, Python For Everybody
IT Automation with Python
Complete
6 courses
Completed on Dec 19, 2023
Created by Google
View certificate, IT Automation with Python

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