Software Developer Portfolio
I build backend systems and full-stack products that stay reliable under real traffic. Most of my work sits at the intersection of API architecture, database performance, and clean frontend delivery.
Value Proposition
The goal is straightforward: architecture that stays maintainable, interfaces that stay usable, and delivery workflows teams can trust after launch.
Architecture
Design APIs and services around clear ownership and long-term maintainability.
Execution
Ship in practical increments with healthy testing coverage and predictable release flow.
Performance
Keep latency visible through query tuning, integration profiling, and focused optimization.
$ init profile --mikheil-uglava
> loading backend and api modules
> checking deployment and test pipelines
> validating service integrations
> status: ready for collaboration
About
I work on backend-heavy products where stability and response time are non-negotiable. Over the last several years, I've built production applications with Django and FastAPI, designed REST APIs, and delivered full features with React on the frontend. I'm comfortable owning the full delivery path, from data modeling and query tuning to cloud deployment, testing, and CI/CD.
How I Work
Tech Stack
This is the stack I use in day-to-day project work, from Python services and React interfaces to testing pipelines and cloud deployment.
I choose tools by fit and maintainability, not trend cycles. The priority is always dependable software and clear handoff for teams.
Experience
Across freelance client work and an in-house engineering team, the focus stayed consistent: dependable APIs, responsive applications, and measurable performance improvements.
Freelance
Remote
Mar 2022 - Aug 2025
Key Contributions
Global Cargo
Morrisville, PA
Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
Key Contributions
Projects
Two representative builds that show how I approach architecture, integration boundaries, and product delivery in real environments.
IoT Platform
Role: Backend and Full-Stack Engineering
Purpose / Problem
Build a modular smart home platform that can handle device communication, real-time state updates, and practical automation without fragile integrations.
Build Focus
Implemented Go services with MQTT messaging, connected Zigbee-capable devices through Raspberry Pi, and delivered a React control layer for monitoring and scheduling.
Outcome
Delivered lower communication latency with more reliable real-time control, while improving energy efficiency through configurable smart scheduling.
Full-Stack Web Application
Role: Backend and Frontend Integration
Purpose / Problem
Deliver a reliable ecommerce workflow covering authentication, catalog management, and order handling with a smooth user experience.
Build Focus
Built the platform with Django and Django REST Framework, implemented core REST endpoints, and added AJAX interactions to keep key flows responsive.
Outcome
Improved page responsiveness and checkout flow speed while keeping business logic maintainable and easy to extend.
Education
Formal CS training that shaped how I approach algorithms, systems design, and software architecture in production work.
Pennsylvania State University
Relevant Coursework
Data Structures & Algorithms
Software Engineering
Machine Learning
Discrete Mathematics
Compilers
Formal Languages
Operating Systems
Data Mining
Statistics
Contact
If you are hiring or planning a build, send a note. I am happy to discuss architecture, scope, and realistic delivery timelines.
Location
Remote (US & EU collaboration)