About

Backend focused software developer

I build backend software and handle the frontend when a project needs a clean interface. Most of the work that interests me sits closer to persistence, execution flow, APIs, and system behavior than surface level features.

I care about software that is understandable, useful, and deliberate. Good UI and UX matter, but mostly as the layer that makes a strong system easier to use.

Current focus
  • Backend heavy systems, APIs, persistence
  • Local tooling
  • C++ / systems exploration
  • Public work + private builds

Primary Stack

Core
Python TypeScript SQL C++
Web
React Next.js Node.js Flask
Infra
Docker Linux Nginx

Featured Work

Public

ExecLedger

Local CLI job runner for small automation tasks, built around explicit commands, SQLite backed persistence, and run history.

See portfolio →
Public / ongoing

domb.dev ecosystem

Portfolio, directory, and live subdomain tools built for personal use first, then expanded into a growing public facing tool ecosystem.

See portfolio → Open directory →
Private / in progress

C++ / systems exploration

Ongoing C++ work focused on learning lower level systems concepts through hands on experimentation.

Working Style

  • I tend to stay with a problem until the system actually makes sense.
  • I prefer practical software over unnecessary complexity.
  • I work best when the constraints are real and the decisions actually matter.

Current Direction

Right now I'm spending more time deepening C++ and core systems knowledge through direct implementation. A lot of that is pushing me closer to parsing, execution models, memory behavior, and lower level software design.

Resume

Experience, toolkit, and background

Experience

Technical Support / Web Assistant
ImageFX Inc.
2021 – 2024
Replaced an outdated 2006 company website with a cleaner modern layout, first building a temporary HTML/CSS/JS construction page and later developing a PHP site with a functional contact form.
Deployed website changes live and handled technical issues independently, including custom email/server problems, shared folder issues, and light local network troubleshooting.
Troubleshot 3D printing and laser engraver workflow issues by diagnosing failed prints, slicer settings, leveling, filament, and export problems, and rewrote an older Python 2 plugin in Python 3 to get the laser module working.
Supported day to day small business operations through phone coverage, customer interaction, deliveries, sticker/vinyl processing, and general shop organization.
Retail Associate: Back of House Operations
Nike
2024 - Current
Work primarily in back of house operations, handling receiving, shipment processing, stock organization, and other time sensitive inventory workflows.
Maintain inventory accuracy through location checks, bin audits, RFID scanning, and correctness under volume.
Help plan stockroom space for incoming shipments and contribute to long term organization decisions during back of house changes and remodel work.
Collaborate closely with the back of house team to keep inventory organized, accessible, and operationally efficient.

Engineering Toolkit

Backend leaning full-stack development, deployment, and embedded experimentation.

Primary Stack

Python TypeScript JavaScript SQL React Next.js Node.js Flask

The tools I use most often for backend heavy apps and full stack products.

Backend & APIs

Python Flask Node.js SQL

Data models, persistence, API design, automation, and internal tooling.

Infrastructure & Deployment

Docker Linux Nginx Cloudflare AWS

Environment setup, deployment, reverse proxying, and application delivery.

Embedded / Hardware

ESP32 Raspberry Pi MicroPython C++

Microcontroller experiments, hardware integrations, and lower level systems work.

Currently Deepening

C++ AWS embedded systems lower level systems concepts

Areas I'm actively improving through hands on projects and deeper study.

Education / Training

Self directed CS coursework using CMU, MIT, and Harvard open materials
freeCodeCamp Responsive Web Design Certification
Currently deepening systems fundamentals and C++

What I Build

Backend heavy full-stack applications
Internal tools, admin utilities, and automation scripts
Local and persistence focused workflows
APIs and utility driven web products

Featured Work

Public code, public surfaces, and what I'm building next

Featured Project

ExecLedger

Early alpha

Local CLI job runner for small automation tasks. Uses SQLite for job storage and run history, with a simple flow for defining, running, and inspecting jobs.

Python SQLite Typer CLI
What it does today

Define jobs as commands, run them, and inspect history. All stored locally in SQLite.

In progress

Error handling, retry logic, and clearer output formatting.

  • SQLite for job definitions and run history
  • Typer based CLI for defining, running, inspecting
  • Local: no server, no cloud dependency

Building it to have a lightweight way to run and track small automation tasks without overkill tooling.

Code

Public Projects

domb.dev

My portfolio and public project surface.

directory.domb.dev

A public directory for the subdomain tools and apps I'm building out over time.

Browse subdomains →

Private / In Progress

chat.domb.dev

Private

A personal use first chat application currently being built privately with web search and custom tool calling, with broader account support planned later.

Subdomain ecosystem

In Progress

An ongoing effort to build a set of small, useful tools across multiple subdomains, starting with things I actually use myself.

View live directory →

Contact

Open to software engineering opportunities and direct technical conversations.

Primary Contact

Best place to reach me for roles, projects, or general inquiries.

Professional Links
GitHub
Code, projects, and current work
LinkedIn
Professional background and experience

Availability
Open to full-time early career roles.
Remote or Pittsburgh, PA area.