Summary
Adam Fanslau is a Senior Software Engineer with 12 years of experience building pragmatic, user-focused systems across startups and mid-size companies, now streamlining dental practice operations at Torch Dental. He specializes in Python, TypeScript, AWS, search and recommendation systems, and has led large initiatives like AI search personalization, taxonomy upgrades, and site-wide rebrands. Early work as the sole iOS engineer on a founding team gave him hands-on expertise in on-device ML, SDK design, and local-first sync—skills he later applied to backend reliability and production AI prototypes. A practical problem solver and mentor, he drives engineering process improvements such as tech debt programs, incident reviews, and SLO policies to increase team impact. Based in New York, he pairs strong written communication and project management with a preference for mission-driven, ethically minded work. Notably, his career includes shifting between individual contribution and tech lead roles, signalling both deep craft and effective leadership.
12 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
BA Computer Science, BA Computer Science at Drew University
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Montclair Kimberley Academy
English, Spanish