Building an AI Resume-to-Startup Idea Generator with Claude Code
How I built a complete AI-powered web application using agentic coding - from concept to production in hours, not days.
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I'm Steven Mays, a senior backend engineer crafting scalable, serverless solutions and AI-driven platforms that reduce costs, accelerate growth, and drive measurable business outcomes.
About Me
Impact & Results
Measurable outcomes that demonstrate the power of strategic engineering leadership.
Migrated legacy infrastructure to serverless architecture, dramatically reducing operational overhead.
Automated ad optimization engine that accelerated creation by 80% and maximized ROI.
Optimized database queries and API responses for high-traffic production systems.
Scaled consulting firm from solo founder to 12-person team in under 2 years.
Technical Proficiency
Core Expertise
Delivering real-world solutions that transform complex business problems into measurable successes.
Architecting event-driven microservices, APIs, and real-time data processing systems on AWS, reducing operational overhead and costs.
Building production-grade AI tools like the startup generator, leveraging Google Gemini API with robust JSON parsing and cost-effective serverless architecture.
Building high-performing engineering teams through strategic mentorship, code reviews, and effective training programs.
Technical Stack
Deep experience across modern development languages, frameworks, cloud infrastructure, and databases.
Node.js, TypeScript, Go, C#, GraphQL, NestJS, Serverless Framework, ASP.NET
AWS (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CloudFormation), Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch
Event-Driven Architecture, NATS, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS/SNS, Kinesis
GitHub Actions, Semantic Release, Infrastructure as Code, Monitoring
Generative AI Integration, LLM Prompting, Google Gemini, Claude, GPT
Industry Experience
Automated ad platforms, affiliate management, and AI-enhanced product experiences generating $1M+ annual revenue impact.
Secure and compliant backend systems powering mobile payments, loyalty programs, and investment management.
Robust backend solutions for real-time warehouse automation, asset tracking, and enterprise integrations.
Founded a tech consultancy, scaling rapidly and providing CTO-level strategic leadership to early stage startups.
Need a seasoned backend expert or AI strategist? Let's collaborate and turn your ideas into impactful realities.
Sharing practical advice and proven techniques from decades of engineering leadership and development experience.
How I built a complete AI-powered web application using agentic coding - from concept to production in hours, not days.
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