Steven Mays
I'm Steven Mays, a technology enthusiast deeply passionate about developing innovative, scalable software solutions. With extensive expertise in backend engineering, DevOps, cloud-native technologies, and AI-driven systems, I focus on creating products that deliver meaningful business impact. My professional journey is defined by architecting robust, serverless solutions, driving seamless e-commerce experiences, and continuously exploring emerging technologies. Collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation fuel both my professional endeavors and personal growth.
Professional Expertise
Specialized in backend and cloud-native architectures, building robust systems with modern technologies that drive scalability and performance.
Experienced in creating intelligent solutions such as recommendation engines, predictive analytics, and personalized user experiences to enhance customer engagement.
Passionate about identifying niche opportunities, experimenting with innovative ideas, and bringing impactful solutions from concept to market.
Career Highlights
Key professional milestones and accomplishments:
Cloud-Native & Serverless Solutions
Successfully led large-scale migrations to serverless architectures, significantly reducing infrastructure costs and enhancing system scalability.
E-commerce & High-Availability Systems
Architected resilient, high-traffic e-commerce infrastructures integrated seamlessly with Shopify, Stripe, and various marketing platforms.
DevOps & CI/CD Automation
Implemented robust continuous integration and delivery pipelines, dramatically accelerating deployment processes and improving software reliability.
Data-Driven AI Solutions
Developed AI-enhanced recommendation and analytics systems, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction through data-driven personalization.
Microservices & API Optimization
Engineered high-performance microservice systems, significantly improving API efficiency and maintainability.
Technical Skills
Core technologies and expertise
Languages & Frameworks
Core technologies I work with daily
JavaScript
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Node.js
Expert
GraphQL
Advanced
GoLang
Proficient
C#
Proficient
Cloud & Infrastructure
Platforms and technologies I build with
AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3)
Advanced
Docker & Kubernetes
Advanced
MongoDB
Expert
SQL Databases
MySQL, PostgreSQL
Redis & Caching Strategies
Advanced
CI/CD Pipelines
AWS CodePipeline, Docker
Education
Park University
B.S. in Information Systems
Personal Interests & Hobbies
Deeply committed to family, cherishing quality time and nurturing growth.
Passionate about discovering new cultures and gaining fresh perspectives through travel.
Avid reader and aspiring author interested in biographies, philosophy, and history.
Continuous learner, dedicated to personal and professional improvement.
Constantly engaged in personal and exploratory projects, experimenting with new technologies and frameworks.
Committed to maintaining a balanced lifestyle through regular physical activity, wellness practices, and personal fitness goals.