FinTech
FinTech risk management platform
Rewrite of a legacy system for transaction processing of an asset risk management platform.
✓ Replaced email-based workflow with user self-service web app
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Available for new projects
Backend systems that work — built to last.
I design and build the APIs, services, and infrastructure that power growth. Reliable, maintainable, and fast.
7+
Years of experience
15+
Projects delivered
99.9%
Average uptime target
100%
Remote-first
Selected Work
Projects that delivered results
Real outcomes for real clients — measurable impact over technology buzzwords.
Reference and research
Ethnologue subscription dashboard
The ethnologue.com website provides worldwide language reference data to researchers and linguists.
✓ Sub-100ms interaction to next paint (INP); 1.7 second largest contentful paint (LCP)
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Community development
Multi-Tenant identity and access management
Ongoing maintenance, development, and security hardening of federated access control system.
✓ Rock-solid and stable, essential IT service for a global community of 10k+ users
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What I Do
Services
End-to-end backend development, from architecture to deployment.
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API Design & Development
REST and GraphQL APIs designed for longevity — clear contracts, consistent error handling, versioning strategy built in from day one.
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Database Architecture
Schema design, query optimization, and migration strategies for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and other data stores.
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Third-Party Integrations
Payment processors, identity providers, communication platforms, and any external service your product depends on.
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Performance & Scalability
Profiling, caching strategies, and architectural changes that bring response times down and throughput up.
Client Feedback
What clients say
"Steve's performance is exemplary. Not only is he proactive in his work, but he reacts quickly when something of ours having an issue."
Director, IT Software Engineering
"Steve is very insightful and I am glad for his helpful and respectful questions and insights. His consistent and high‐quality efforts are especially needed."
Director, Information Security
"Steve is a rock star in his role. He is a very quick learner, he cares about quality of work, and he works well with others."
Director, IT Software Engineering