Brian M. Malec - Professional Portfolio

About Me

Results-driven software engineer with expertise in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and modern web technologies. Passionate about building scalable solutions and delivering exceptional user experiences. Strong background in Node.js, Azure, and enterprise application development.

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer

2020 - Present

Technology Company

Architected and deployed cloud-native applications on Azure App Service
Led development of microservices using Node.js and Express
Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews
Reduced deployment time by 60% through automation improvements

Software Developer

2017 - 2020

Software Solutions Inc.

Developed full-stack web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks
Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile environment
Optimized database queries improving application performance by 40%
Implemented responsive UI designs with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript

Technical Skills

Languages

JavaScript / Node.js
TypeScript
HTML5 / CSS3
SQL
Python

Frameworks & Libraries

Express.js
React
Vue.js
Bootstrap
jQuery

Cloud & DevOps

Azure App Service
Azure DevOps
Docker
CI/CD Pipelines
Git / GitHub

Database & Tools

SQL Server
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Redis
VS Code

Current Projects

Active projects currently in development or maintenance

Malec Family Wiki

Multi-subdomain portfolio platform for family members. Features dynamic subdomain routing, automatic SSL, and Azure DevOps CI/CD integration.

Node.js 24 Express Azure App Service HTML5

Cloud Cost Optimizer

Automated Azure resource optimization tool that analyzes usage patterns and provides cost-saving recommendations. Reduced cloud spend by 35% across multiple subscriptions.

Python Azure SDK Flask PostgreSQL

RALLY - Productivity Platform

AI-powered productivity platform with time investment philosophy. Features Grok AI for natural language goal generation, native iOS/Android apps, gamification, and comprehensive analytics. Built with Node.js, MongoDB, and Capacitor.

Node.js 22 MongoDB Grok AI Capacitor

FPay - Freight Payment

Freight payment processing platform with AI-powered EDI 210 generation. Claude AI generates realistic freight data and compliant EDI files for 10 shipment types. Includes payment lifecycle management and comprehensive invoice tracking.

Node.js 24 Claude AI MongoDB EDI 210

FreightPay Crypto

Revolutionary marketing website showcasing blockchain-based freight payment solutions using stablecoins (USDC/USDT). Features instant settlements, transparent tracking, and reduced fees. Dedicated landing pages for shippers, carriers, and investors with competitive 0.5% transaction rates.

HTML5 CSS3 Vanilla JS Responsive

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Past Projects

Completed projects and archived work

Enterprise Analytics Dashboard

Real-time business intelligence dashboard processing millions of data points. Deployed to 8 teams with 120+ daily users. Completed March 2024.

React 18 Node.js MongoDB WebSockets

Microservices API Gateway

Production API gateway handling 10k+ requests/minute with authentication, rate limiting, and intelligent routing. Successfully served 50M+ requests. Completed January 2024.

Node.js Redis Docker Kubernetes

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Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

2013 - 2017

University Name

Focus on Software Engineering and Database Systems