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Michael – AWS, Python, React, experts in Lemon.io

Michael

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Full-stack Web Developer|Senior

Michael – AWS, Python, React

Michael is a senior backend and platform engineer with 18+ years of experience, specializing in Python, AWS, and AI infrastructure. He has led teams building large-scale computer vision and agent-based systems, and demonstrates strong architectural, product, and leadership skills. Michael excels in startup environments, technical decision-making, and client communication, actively uses AI in daily development, leveraging tools like Cursor, Claude CLI, and MCP integrations to speed up delivery while keeping control over architecture and code.

18 years of commercial experience in
AI
Analytics
Banking
Blockchain
Business intelligence
Communications
Consumer services
Data analytics
Fintech
Logistics
AI software
Enterprise software
SaaS
Main technologies
AWS
12 years
Python
20 years
React
3.5 years
Typescript
10 years
Additional skills
AI agent development
AI-assisted coding
Rust
Solana
Terraform
PyTorch
OpenCV
Docker
SQL
ETL
VBA
Ray
SciPy
Computer Vision
Node.js
PostgreSQL
JavaScript
Supabase
Kubernetes
Next.js
Claude Code
AI
AI agent orchestration
Direct hire
Possible
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Experience Highlights

Principal AI Developer
Dec 2025 - Ongoing6 months
Project Overview

A reinforcement-learning agent running as an autoscaled bot fleet to achieve superhuman slither.io play.

Project gallery:
Portfolio example for DeepSlither by Michael, Principal AI Developer
Portfolio example for DeepSlither by Michael, Principal AI Developer
Portfolio example for DeepSlither by Michael, Principal AI Developer
Responsibilities:
  • Built a reinforcement-learning agent using Ray RLlib and PPO.
  • Ran the agent as an autoscaled bot fleet to achieve superhuman Slither.io play.
Project Tech stack:
Python
AWS
Rust
PyTorch
OpenCV
AI
Ray
AI agent development
AI agent orchestration
Principal AI Developer
Dec 2025 - Ongoing6 months
Project Overview

An MMO server for slither.io with integrated crypto and fiat payment rails, enabling real‑money gameplay and scalable multiplayer for thousands of concurrent players.

Responsibilities:
  • Reverse-engineered the Slither.io binary WebSocket protocol in 6 weeks to support custom MMO infrastructure.
  • Designed and implemented a custom MMO server to handle real‑time Slither.io gameplay at scale.
  • Integrated crypto and fiat payment rails to support deposits, withdrawals, and player account balances with real‑money stakes.
Project Tech stack:
Python
Rust
AWS
Solana
PyTorch
YOLO
OpenCV
CUDA
Docker
GitHub Actions
CI
CD
REST API
MariaDB
Founder
Jun 2023 - Ongoing3 years
Project Overview

Enterprise SaaS platform for AI‑powered inventory automation and digital‑twin supply chains, helping warehouse and logistics teams replace manual stock checks with real‑time, high‑accuracy inventory insights

Project gallery:
Portfolio example for Fling.AI by Michael, Founder
Portfolio example for Fling.AI by Michael, Founder
Portfolio example for Fling.AI by Michael, Founder
Responsibilities:
  • Architected and built the end-to-end computer-vision pipeline processing hundreds of terabytes of 5K drone video.
  • Built the full backend and DevOps stack on AWS using EC2, Fargate, S3, and RDS.
  • Implemented the platform with Docker, MariaDB, an internal API, and GitHub CI/CD.
  • Authored the core internal Python libraries for the data layer and database/ORM tooling used across the pipeline.
  • Turned raw drone imagery into structured, reconciled warehouse inventory counts at enterprise scale for Fortune 500 customers.
Project Tech stack:
Python
AWS
Docker
MariaDB
PyTorch
OpenCV
Terraform
Typescript
React
CEO & CTO
Jul 2023 - Dec 20252 years 5 months
Project Overview

Enterprise SaaS platform for AI-powered inventory automation, deployed across Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities:
  • Architected and built the end-to-end CV pipeline processing 100s of TB of 5K drone video (YOLOv8, PyTorch, OpenCV, CUDA, Python).
  • Built the full backend and DevOps stack: AWS (EC2, Fargate, S3, RDS), Docker, MariaDB, internal REST API, and GitHub CI/CD.
  • Authored the core internal Python libraries for the data layer and database/ORM tooling used across the pipeline.
  • Raised > $1m USD in government grants and VC investment.
  • Turned raw drone imagery into structured, reconciled warehouse inventory counts at enterprise scale for Fortune 500 customers.
Project Tech stack:
Python
Node.js
React
Typescript
PyTorch
Tensorflow
OpenCV
PostgreSQL
AWS
Performance Measurement Analyst
Apr 2009 - Jun 202011 years 2 months
Project Overview

A GIPS-compliant performance measurement and compliance system for a $30B asset manager.

Project gallery:
Portfolio example for Mawer Investment Management by Michael, Performance Measurement Analyst
Portfolio example for Mawer Investment Management by Michael, Performance Measurement Analyst
Portfolio example for Mawer Investment Management by Michael, Performance Measurement Analyst
Responsibilities:
  • Served as lead developer on the compliance system for the Global Investment Performance Standards.
  • Wrote SQL for the compliance system.
  • Linked reporting through Talend ETL and Excel VBA, Access, Crystal Reports, and SSRS.
  • Architected the firm’s updated performance analysis system.
  • Reported on performance issues and trends in bond, equity, and currency markets.
Project Tech stack:
SQL
ETL
VBA

Education

2006
Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Mathematics

Languages

French
Intermediate
English
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