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Principal Software Engineer & Architect , CTO, AWS, Node.js, Python, IoT, SaaS, E-commerce Upwork Expert Vetted Top 1% I am an AI empowered coder. It increases my production many fold. It is not vibe coding. It's AI context engineering code assistance, or something like that. It's amazing. I help companies scale their technical teams and ship production-grade systems faster. As a seasoned Fractional CTO and hands-on Principal Engineer, I combine 30+ years of daily coding with strategic technical leadership. I enjoy writing code alongside the teams I lead because staying technically current makes me a better architect and leader. AI tools support my development process while design decisions and code quality remain experience-driven. WHAT I DELIVER: Hands-On Development & Technical Leadership • Backend systems in Node.js and Python handling real-time data at scale • AWS architectures using ECS, Lambda, IoT Core, SQS, RDS, and API Gateway • Infrastructure as Code with CloudFormation for cloud and on-premises deployments • Team building, mentoring, and implementing development processes that deliver results Specialized Expertise • IoT & SCADA systems for industrial monitoring and control • Microservices architecture and RESTful API design • AI/LLM integration using OpenAI APIs • Database design and optimization (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL) RECENT IMPACT: I architected a complete AWS IoT platform for industrial monitoring, recruited and mentored a 4-person development team, and delivered both cloud and on-premises deployments. I built an AI-powered recruiting platform that reduces recruiter workload from months to hours through automated screening and intelligent matching using OpenAI LLMs. I designed a SCADA/IoT control system for EV bus charging and co-invented a patented cost-optimization algorithm (US20210086647A1). The company was subsequently acquired by BP. I was hired to resolve a critical firmware hang. Problem solved. Asked to stay on, I've since improved architecture robustness, resolved bottlenecks, and enhanced system reliability. MY APPROACH: I take ownership and dig deep into your problem space. I ask questions, raise concerns proactively, and work to understand what's actually needed rather than just what's asked for. I provide continuous feedback to stakeholders and maintain hands-on involvement in code while guiding technical strategy. CREDENTIALS: • BS Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin (Top 10 CS program) • 2 US Patents (Personalization Technology, EV Fleet Management) • Member of Mensa and Intertel • 30+ years building production systems from startups to enterprise TECH STACK: Languages: Node.js, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, SQL, Bash Cloud & DevOps: AWS (ECS, Lambda, IoT, SQS, RDS), CloudFormation, Docker, CI/CD Architecture: Microservices, RESTful APIs, Event-driven systems, Distributed systems Domains: IoT, SCADA, SaaS, Embedded systems, AI/LLM integration, E-commerce Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL Integrations: OpenAI API, Twilio, Stripe, MQTT, Modbus, OCPP I'm looking for principal engineer roles and/or fractional CTO engagements and where I can drive technical strategy while coding daily. Let's discuss how I can help accelerate your technical roadmap.

Services: * Development of AI-native SaaS products * Development and integration of AI Agents and AI Workflows * Data engineering, unification, AI-readiness * Software and AI strategy as a Solution Architect or CTO Why we should NOT work together: * You are looking for a solo freelancer rather than a product development team * You need a silent executor rather than a strategic partner * You are shopping around to get the best price Why we should work together * You are scaling a complex software platform * My team successfully launched 120+ projects ranging from pre-revenue startups to Fortune 500 and federal agencies * I have 20+ yrs of experience building software products * My education: PhD in Engineering & postdoc in Computational Sciences Check out my interview with TechCrunch: tcrn.ch/3yfocUG

I help customers architect, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure. My experience is in Amazon Web Services (AWS), but I am familiar with Azure Cloud. I am proficient in all AWS services, and advanced in many. I am an expert in helping customers optimize their cloud architectures according to the AWS Well-Architected Framework. I am willing to provide advisory, or hands-on keyboard services.

Howdy, I'm Robert and I hope you're having a great day! I'm a Linux Sys Admin and Devops/Automation engineer with 9+ years in the industry. I'm also Top Rated Plus on Upwork! Problems with scaling that application? Downtime keeping you up at night? Not sure how AWS can have so many different products? I'm the guy who can help! Technologies Ive worked with include Amazon AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, etc), Ansible, Terraform, and many others related to web hosting such as Nginx and MySQL/MariaDB. Lets schedule an initial consultation and talk about how I can help improve the scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency of your IT infrastructure. Hope to work with you soon!

I’m a senior software engineer and systems architect based in Austin, TX. I specialize in software that already exists, already matters, and has gotten messy because the business kept moving. Internal tools, CRMs, dashboards, scheduling systems, integrations, reporting, automation, half-documented workflows, all the usual places where business logic quietly mutates into folklore. I have more than 20 years of professional development experience across consulting, startups, operations, and product work. I’ve worked as a solo tech lead, team lead, systems architect, and CTO for venture-backed startups. These days, I help companies turn fragile, fast-moving systems into software that is easier to understand, extend, and trust. I’m stack-pragmatic. I care about the fit between the tools, the team, the budget, and the actual problem. Day to day, I work across TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node, Go, PostgreSQL, APIs, internal tooling, automation, and the unglamorous connective tissue that makes software useful instead of just technically present. A lot of my work lives where software meets operations. That means I’m not just looking at code. I’m looking at workflows, failure points, weird edge cases, reporting needs, handoffs, customer touchpoints, and all the things people forgot to mention because “that’s just how we do it.” I also use AI heavily in my development workflow. Not to replace judgment, but to remove mechanical drag: repo analysis, repetitive edits, test scaffolding, documentation, and refactoring support. I’ve been building my own AI-assisted engineering systems around this problem space, mostly focused on context, codebase understanding, agent workflows, and making AI tools safer and more useful inside real projects. Not magic. Just better leverage, because apparently we needed a new class of machines to rediscover the value of clear structure. Good fits for me include codebase audits, refactors, architecture cleanup, TypeScript / JavaScript systems, Go services, internal tools, business process software, and making existing apps easier for both humans and AI agents to work on safely. I’m best used when the app works, the business depends on it, and the codebase needs to stop fighting everyone who touches it.

I step in when products stall, AI initiatives fail to deliver, or teams need senior technical leadership to reach the next stage. I’m a Fractional CTO, AI Systems Architect, and SaaS builder with 15+ years of experience designing, shipping, and scaling production software that actually works. I write code when it matters, and I make high-leverage technical decisions that unlock growth, reduce risk, and create momentum. Most of my clients come to me after one of these situations: - We hired developers, but no one is owning the system or thinking end-to-end - Our AI project sounded great, but it never delivered real business value - The product works today, but it won’t scale and we can feel it - We need a senior technical decision-maker, not another task executor That’s where I do my best work. I operate like a founder, not a task-taker. I translate business goals into clean architecture, scalable systems, and pragmatic AI solutions that generate revenue, reduce operational load, and hold up in production. What I specialize in: - Fractional CTO and technical leadership for growth-stage companies - AI systems and LLM agents that solve real problems, not hype demos - SaaS architecture and platform design from MVP to scale - High-stakes technical decision making, including what not to build and why - Unblocking teams and products that are stuck at the next stage Recent work includes: - Designing AI-driven platforms that moved from prototype to production - Re-architecting SaaS systems to support scale without full rewrites - Leading engineering teams through complex rebuilds and pivots - Acting as the technical partner for founders who need clarity and execution My background spans engineering, product, and operations. I built my first company at 17 and have since launched and scaled multiple SaaS products, led teams of 20+, and advised both early-stage startups and established organizations. Earlier in my career I was deeply hands-on; today my focus is architecture, AI systems, and technical leadership where judgment matters more than velocity. When we work together, you get: - A senior technical partner who sees the full picture - Clear communication and decisive execution - Systems designed for scale, not rewrites - Practical AI that delivers measurable outcomes - Ownership, accountability, and calm under pressure I take on a limited number of engagements so I can go deep and drive real results. If you’re looking for a hands-on CTO, a practical AI architect, or a senior engineer who understands the business as well as the code, send me a message and tell me what you’re building.