Michael Mace
Full-Stack Developer
Blue Springs, MO · contact@michaelmace.dev
Professional Summary
Result-oriented Full-Stack Developer with a proven track record of architecting and maintaining enterprise-scale web applications. Expert in Next.js, PostgreSQL, and Node.js, with a deep focus on building scalable systems, optimizing backend performance, and automating critical business workflows.
Technical Skills
- Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, SQL (Advanced), Python (Prototyping)
- Frameworks & Tools: Next.js, React, Node.js, Express, Tailwind CSS, Vercel, CI/CD
- Engineering: API Design, System Architecture, Performance Optimization, Database ERD Modeling, Geospatial Logic
Professional Experience
Lead Developer | Conexon
June 2025 – Present
- Architected the "PAID" (Payments and Invoice Delivery) system for end-to-end invoice processing.
- Engineered a high-performance webhooks system on Vercel, managing 10M+ monthly requests at < $30/mo cost.
- Led automation of a $500M+ federal BEAD grant application process, significantly reducing manual data entry.
Software Developer | Conexon
June 2020 – June 2025
- Re-architected conexonbuilds.com from legacy architecture to a scalable Next.js application.
- Served as Auth0 Subject Matter Expert; implemented secure authentication across enterprise platforms.
Technical Projects
- National Parks Explorer: Next.js app interfacing with NPS API to explore park sites.
- Geo Utils App: Geospatial utility tool built with Next.js and TypeScript.
- Embeddings & Vector Processing: Published NPM library to streamline vector embedding workflows.
- Git Hours Tracker: Productivity utility quantifying engineering output from git history.
Education
University of Missouri Kansas City | B.A., Biology
Thinkful | Web Developer Track