Summary
Anthony Kawa is a Senior Software Engineer based in Sunnyvale with a decade of hands-on experience building full-stack web applications using Node.js, React, GraphQL, Docker, and Kubernetes. He has led backend architecture and integrations—implementing OAuth 2.0 flows, queueing with Bull, and third-party SaaS connectors—while reducing server load by 50% through performance-focused design. Comfortable across frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular) and e-commerce platforms (Magento), he regularly ships CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments on AWS EKS/ECR using GitHub Actions. Anthony is a collaborative mentor who fosters safe learning environments and continually sharpens his skills when not coding. His background spans product roles and client-facing technical leadership, giving him a pragmatic blend of engineering and stakeholder-facing experience. He combines deep implementation skills with a penchant for teaching and operationalizing reliable, secure systems.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Full Stack Engineering Professional Certificate, Full Stack Engineering, Full Stack Engineering Professional Certificate, Full Stack Engineering at BloomTech
Cadet Program, Computer Software Engineering, Cadet Program, Computer Software Engineering at 42 Silicon Valley
TechDegree, Python Web Development, TechDegree, Python Web Development at Treehouse
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