Nick Spilman is a seasoned software engineer and technical director with 14 years of experience designing and delivering backend and API-first solutions for enterprise clients. Based in Minneapolis, he leads Modern APIs at Improving, combining hands-on backend development with sales support and strategic technology guidance. His background spans large-scale content and publishing systems, cloud and infrastructure tooling (AWS, OpenStack), and a variety of JVM and scripting ecosystems, reflecting a pragmatic polyglot approach. Known for strong problem-solving and communication, he mentors teams and helps translate complex business needs into maintainable architectures. He prefers collaborative environments that reward creativity and has a track record of stepping into diverse roles—from lead engineer to consultant—to drive projects across the full lifecycle. An MS in Software Engineering anchors his practical experience with formal training in software architecture and engineering practices.
14 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
MS, Software Engineering, MS, Software Engineering at University of Minnesota
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Nick Spilman - Technical Director Of Modern APIs at Improving