Steven Podlecki

Background

About Steven Podlecki

I've been passionate about programming since my early teens, beginning with basic tools like qBasic and Visual Basic, which laid the foundation for my career. Over the years, I transitioned from developing software to solving more complex challenges with web technologies, eventually diving into full-stack development and leading large-scale projects.Now, as a CTO, I am focused on driving technological innovation while managing multiple teams across diverse projects. My work centers on building scalable, efficient systems, integrating AI solutions, and leading the training of machine learning models to unlock new capabilities. I specialize in building architectures that not only meet the needs of today but also scale seamlessly into the future.At the core of my responsibilities is growing technical teams, mentoring engineers, and overseeing the development of cutting-edge solutions that support our company's mission. I lead multi-cultural teams, collaborating with diverse talent from various backgrounds to achieve our shared goals. Whether it's designing distributed systems using Node.js or Ruby on Rails, integrating AI-powered tools, or ensuring our infrastructure is robust and scalable with technologies like Kubernetes and AWS, I thrive on turning complex ideas into impactful products.My passion lies in enabling teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions while maintaining a focus on technical excellence, innovation, and scalability.Key Tools & Technologies:* Languages & Frameworks: Node.js, Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScript, Python, Ruby* AI & ML: Machine Learning Model Training, Natural Language Processing (NLP), AI Integration* Cloud & DevOps: Kubernetes, AWS, Docker, Helm, Cloudflare, CI/CD pipelines* Infrastructure & Databases: PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, MySQL, Kafka* Other Technologies: Fastify, GraphQL, Jest, Tailwind CSS, Protobuf, Material UII'm driven by the opportunity to grow teams, mentor engineers, and lead projects that push the boundaries of what technology can do. Whether it's optimizing backend architectures, automating processes, or integrating AI capabilities into new products, my goal is always to create systems that are reliable, scalable, and impactful.