Steven Mays Profile
About Me

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

Software Engineering & Architecture

Specialized in backend and cloud-native architectures, building robust systems with modern technologies that drive scalability and performance.

AI & Machine Learning Integration

Experienced in creating intelligent solutions such as recommendation engines, predictive analytics, and personalized user experiences to enhance customer engagement.

Entrepreneurial Innovation

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

Family & Parenthood

Deeply committed to family, cherishing quality time and nurturing growth.

Travel & Cultural Exploration

Passionate about discovering new cultures and gaining fresh perspectives through travel.

Reading & Writing

Avid reader and aspiring author interested in biographies, philosophy, and history.

Personal Development

Continuous learner, dedicated to personal and professional improvement.

Creative & Technical Projects

Constantly engaged in personal and exploratory projects, experimenting with new technologies and frameworks.

Health & Fitness

Committed to maintaining a balanced lifestyle through regular physical activity, wellness practices, and personal fitness goals.