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 & Marketing Automation
Built automated ad deployment system managing thousands of campaigns across Facebook, Google, and TikTok with $100K+ daily budgets, replacing a 10-person team and saving $500K-$1M annually.
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
TypeScript
Node.js
GraphQL
GoLang
C#
Cloud & Infrastructure
Platforms and technologies I build with
AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3)
Docker & Kubernetes
NoSql
Mongo, Dynamo
SQL Databases
MySQL, PostgreSQL
Redis & Caching Strategies
CI/CD Pipelines
Github Actions, AWS CodePipeline
Marketing & Ad Tech
Advertising platforms and marketing automation expertise
Facebook Marketing API
Graph API, CAPI, Lookalike Audiences
Google Ads & Analytics
Google Ads API, Tag Manager, Enhanced Conversions
TikTok Ads API
Campaign Management, Audience Targeting
Attribution & Tracking
Segment CDP, Server-Side Tracking, Custom Attribution
Automation & Optimization
Bid Optimization, Audience Management, GDPR Compliance
Affiliate Management
Self-Service Portals, Link Generation, Performance Tracking
Education
Park University
B.S. in Management / Computer 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.