Professional Profile (WIP)

In Short

Full-stack developer with 15 years of experience spanning modern web development, cloud infrastructure, and technical leadership. Co-founded 2 companies and led engineering teams at scale. Strong foundation in JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem with expanding capabilities in data engineering and emerging technologies. Technical expertise combined with communication and business understanding.

Core Identity: Pragmatic problem-solver who builds robust solutions while maintaining clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience

Hard Skills

Frontend Development (Advanced)

Backend Development (Advanced)

Databases & Data

Cloud & Infrastructure

DevOps & Development Practices

CMS Platforms

WordPress (Custom Gutenberg Blocks, REST API), Contentstack, Prismic, Strapi

Security

OAuth/JWT, HTTPS/SSL/TLS, OWASP awareness, Data encryption basics

Emerging Technologies (Active Learning)

Soft Skills

Communication (Core Strength)

Leadership & Collaboration

Problem-Solving Approach

Interpersonal Skills

Project & Product Management

Highlights/Differentials

Key Achievements

Domain Experience

E-commerce, EdTech, Agency work, Consulting, Startups

Professional Strengths

  1. Bridge Builder: Speaks to both C-suite and development teams
  2. Pragmatic Execution: Avoids over-engineering, delivers practical solutions
  3. Teaching Ability: Mentors and explains complex concepts clearly
  4. Business-Technical Hybrid: Understands both code and business operations
  5. Interpersonal Focus: Soft skills that improve team dynamics and client relationships

What Am I Learning / Pointing Towards

Actively Learning Now

Docker & Modern Deployment

Building scalable applications with Docker, focusing on:

Data Engineering (High Priority)

Agentic AI

Creative Coding

High Priority Growth Areas

Microservices Architecture (Highest Priority)

Container Orchestration

Scalability & High Availability

Linux Expertise

Areas to Strengthen

Testing & Quality

System Architecture

Database Mastery

Security Deepening

Interests I Want to Pursue

Industrial IoT (High Interest)

Why This Interests Me:

Path Forward: Look for roles or projects in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial automation where IoT skills are valued.

Data Engineering as Specialization

Already studying this actively:

Technical Leadership / Engineering Management

My soft skills and leadership experience suit:

Developer Relations / Solutions Engineering

Why This Interests Me:

Consulting / Fractional CTO

My background in technical depth, business, and communication suits:

Untapped Potentials

Communication Skills in Tech

These are underutilized in my current positioning.

Opportunities:

Teaching Background

I co-created a full Web Development course.

Leverage This:

Entrepreneurial Experience

I've built companies.

Value:

Cross-Domain Knowledge

My experience spans:

I can position as someone who understands business domains, not just code.

Other Considerations & Professional Positioning

Things to Think About

1. Positioning: Generalist vs. Specialist

Current Reality: I'm a high-level generalist with deep pockets of expertise.

Two Paths:

A. Specialize Further (Higher compensation potential)

B. Position as "Full-Stack + Communication Specialist"

My Thinking: Given my interests and trajectory, specialize in Cloud Architecture/Microservices while leveraging communication skills. This gives me:

2. Income Optimization Strategies

Current Strengths Worth More:

Potential High-Value Pivots:

  1. Solutions Architect ($140K-220K): Pre-sales technical expert, designs solutions, presents to clients
  2. Staff/Principal Engineer ($180K-300K+): Deep technical + leadership, no direct management
  3. Developer Advocate ($130K-200K): Technical content, community, presenting
  4. Fractional CTO ($200-400/hr): Part-time technical leadership for multiple startups

3. Skill Gaps That Limit Me

Testing: I note limited testing experience. This matters for senior+ roles.

System Design: I mark this as an area to grow.

Advanced Architecture: Event-driven, DDD, etc.

4. Communication as a Skill

I can:

This may be worth a salary premium in the right roles.

Action: Explicitly highlight these in my positioning:

5. Geographic/Remote Opportunities

With my skills:

Consider: Positioning for remote roles with US companies if compensation is a priority.

6. Personal Brand Development

Content creation could help:

ROI:

Start small: One blog post per month, one video per month. Track what happens in 6 months.

7. Strategic Career Questions

I Should Ask Myself:

  1. Income vs. Learning: Am I optimizing for compensation or skill growth right now?

    • If income: Focus on roles leveraging current skills + communication
    • If learning: Double down on data engineering or cloud architecture

  2. Independence vs. Employment:

    • I've run companies. Do I want employment or more independence?
    • Consulting/fractional work might suit me better than full-time roles

  3. Technical Depth vs. Leadership:

    • Do I want to go deeper technically (Staff Engineer path)?
    • Or broader in leadership (Engineering Manager/Director path)?
    • My skills support both, but they diverge

  4. Industry Focus:

    • Do I want to specialize in a domain (fintech, healthcare, IoT)?
    • Specialists command premiums once established

Immediate Action Items

Next Month:

  1. Update LinkedIn with emphasis on communication + technical leadership
  2. Write one blog post about a technical topic
  3. Reach out to 5 people in roles I'm interested in (Solutions Engineer, Staff Engineer, etc.)

Next Quarter:

  1. Finish one Databricks or Snowflake certification
  2. Build one microservices project (deploy it, write about it)
  3. Give one local meetup talk (practice public speaking, build network)

Next Year:

  1. Choose specialization path (Cloud Architecture + Microservices)
  2. Create 12 pieces of content (blog posts, videos, talks)
  3. Land first consulting client OR target role (Staff Engineer / Solutions Architect)

Some Thoughts

The combination of technical knowledge, business understanding, and communication skills is my main differentiator.

Being able to architect, explain to clients, close deals, lead teams, and teach is valuable.

Maybe I should stop positioning myself as only a "developer." I could position as a technical leader who also engineers.

The right role will value multiple skills, not just code. I should target roles that need someone who can bridge gaps - that's where this skillset becomes more valuable.

I'm probably competing with consultants, architects, and technical leaders.