MIKE FRIED

Wilmington, DE | August 2025 – Present

• Develop and maintain third-party integration services that interface with the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion), ensuring reliable, high-volume data exchange for consumer lending workflows.
• Design and implement a cross-region resiliency framework that intelligently routes and retries credit data requests across multiple bureaus and AWS regions, ensuring complete data retrieval even when individual bureau calls or regions fail.
• Build and enhance backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot, backed by Postgres and Amazon Aurora datastores.
• Provision and manage cloud infrastructure with Terraform and deploy containerized services to AWS ECS via Spinnaker continuous-delivery pipelines, utilizing S3 for artifact storage and configuration management.
• Write and maintain API integration tests using Karate and validate endpoints with Bruno for rapid manual testing and debugging.
• Leverage GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Jules to accelerate development — with nearly 100% of code AI-generated under engineering direction, reducing average feature delivery time by ~75% through agentic, multi-step implementation and AI-driven code-review workflows.
• Monitor application health and troubleshoot production issues using Splunk dashboards and alerts.

• Developed this portfolio website using Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, featuring a responsive design with light/dark mode and smooth animations.
• Utilized AI development tools including Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code to enhance development productivity, generate tests, and implement best practices throughout the codebase.
• Implemented an AI-powered chatbot with a dual-API architecture that seamlessly integrates with both Hugging Face AI APIs and local LM Studio models for privacy-focused, resilient interactions.
• Created a fallback system that automatically switches between cloud and local AI providers based on availability, ensuring 100% uptime of the interactive assistant feature.
• Built a containerized deployment pipeline using Docker and GitHub Actions for automated testing, dependency management, and continuous deployment to Cloudflare Pages.
• Achieved 92%+ test coverage with Jest and React Testing Library, including comprehensive tests for the chatbot component and API routes.
• Designed a system prompt engineering solution that enables the AI assistant to accurately answer questions about my experience, skills, and background without hallucinations.

Philadelphia, PA | January 2023 - November 2024

• Designed and implemented high-volume web microservices using Java, Kotlin, Spring WebFlux, and Angular for financial industry applications.
• Managed GitLab repositories and CI/CD pipelines, integrating code scans and tests to ensure quality and security, and deploying code to AWS ECS instances.
• Deployed web services and web UI applications to ECS clusters using AWS CloudFormation, integrating AWS secrets for enhanced security.
• Developed front-end applications using Angular and Typescript to interact with back-end APIs.
• Analyzed server logs using Splunk to identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Developed automated UI tests in Java, Kotlin, and Typescript to ensure the quality of UI applications.
• Mentored team members to facilitate knowledge transfer and enhance team productivity.
• Collaborated with UX/UI designers, development teams, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences, adhering to Agile methodologies.
• Established and maintained coding standards, conducted code reviews, and implemented CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Managed end-to-end feature development, from prototyping to deployment, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with business goals.

Claymont, DE | January 2020 - January 2023

• Architected and implemented high-volume web microservices using Java, Kotlin, Spring, Postgres, and Kafka Messaging for financial industry applications.
• Managed Postgres and DynamoDB datastores using Flyway to perform data migrations and maintain data consistency.
• Developed unit, component, and integration test suites to validate software functionality and performance.
• Created and supported CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, encompassing builds, validation, and deployment processes. Additionally, integrated Sonarqube for code analysis.
• Utilized Kraken and Kubernetes for rapid code development, establishing isolated test environments.
• Supported production environments with an on-call rotation managed through Opsgenie, ensuring system reliability and uptime.
• Created monitors, alerts, and dashboards in Datadog APM and Rollbar to monitor and maintain stability in production environments.

Media, Pennsylvania | February 2016 - December 2019

• Worked as a consultant for various clients including Nemours, Capital One, Politico, and Graduate School USA, developing and maintaining enterprise applications.
• Developed features for the Politico and Politico PRO websites during the 2016 Election season using Brightspot CMS in Java. Designed and implemented IP-based user access for the "PRO" website for a large organization.
• Led the comprehensive redesign of the Graduate School USA website, orchestrating the entire project lifecycle from strategic planning through implementation and deployment, resulting in a transformative user experience that directly drove measurable revenue growth.
• Implemented automated testing frameworks and practices to improve code quality and reduce deployment risks.
• Collaborated with product teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participated in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | July 2013 – January 2016

• Built and maintained the Secure Lending Platform using Java and WebMethods, delivering high-precision, secure data processing for financial services.
• Administered multiple databases (100+ tables, packages, and stored procedures each) and managed WebLogic, Apache, and SiteMinder application servers.
• Integrated disparate internal systems to create a seamless end-to-end client experience across the lending workflow.

Cherry Hill, New Jersey | April 2011 – September 2012

• Developed internal web applications using Java, JSP, and Google Web Toolkit, including a secure URL redirector and pages for the Lockheed Martin Engineering main site.
• Administered 60+ databases across multiple systems, ensuring consistent and reliable data access.