Mae Odessa Capalla Lee
Full Stack Developer & Senior Software Engineer
Email: info@maeleedev.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mae-lee-dev
Professional Summary
Full stack developer and senior software engineer building end-to-end web platforms, AI-powered SaaS products, and backend APIs. Founder of ResumeTailor AI (Next.js, FastAPI, OpenAI, Supabase). Currently contracting at Out of Thin Air delivering the 5 Loaves staff ERP, client Portal, and Go API. Background in media production systems for major studios, with deep experience in Python, TypeScript, Go, cloud infrastructure, and scalable application architecture.
Technical Skills

Frontend Development

Next.js, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, TanStack Query/Table, Zustand, React Hook Form, Zod, shadcn/ui, jsPDF, DOCX export

Backend Development

Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, Go (Gin), Flask, Django, Eve Framework, Celery, Asynq, Gunicorn, REST APIs

AI and LLMs

OpenAI API, prompt design, resume/job analysis, resume and cover letter generation, ATS scoring, application coaching chat, Cursor

Databases & Auth

PostgreSQL, Supabase (Auth, SSR, client SDK), MongoDB, Redis, MySQL, AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, RabbitMQ

Documents & Cloud

PDF/DOCX upload and extraction, client-side PDF/DOCX generation, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, AWS Amplify, Railway

Enterprise & Media

Java, JBoss, EJB, Struts, Hibernate, Aspera, Transkoder, Calypso, PyQt, WebSocket

Professional Experience
Independent Full Stack Engineer / Founder
ResumeTailor AI (SaaS)
September 2026 - Present
Designed and shipped an AI-powered SaaS that turns a master resume and job description into a tailored resume, cover letter, and ATS match analysis—reducing the time job seekers spend customizing applications from hours to minutes.
  • Built the full product end to end: Next.js/React/TypeScript frontend and Python FastAPI backend with Pydantic schemas and REST APIs
  • Integrated OpenAI for resume parsing, job analysis, tailored rewriting, cover letter generation, ATS match scoring, and application coaching chat
  • Implemented PDF/DOCX upload and extraction plus client-side PDF and DOCX export for application-ready downloads
  • Added Supabase Auth, master resume storage, and saved application history so users can iterate across multiple job targets without re-uploading
  • Designed a multi-step pipeline covering upload, analysis, tailoring, change explanations, match score, and skill gaps
Technologies: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, FastAPI, Python, OpenAI, Supabase Auth, PDF/DOCX, jsPDF
Full Stack Developer (Contract)
Out of Thin Air, Los Angeles, CA
February 2026 - Present
Sole full-stack engineer replacing spreadsheet-driven bakery operations with a production ERP platform—staff tools, a client portal, and a shared backend—so sales, production, delivery, and billing run on one source of truth.
  • Delivered 5 Loaves, a Next.js 14 and TypeScript staff ERP for products, sales, client onboarding, productions, and delivery, cutting manual handoffs across operations
  • Built an authenticated client Portal so wholesale customers can self-serve orders, invoices, credits, and catalog access, reducing staff time on routine requests
  • Implemented a Go (Gin) API with Redis and Asynq workers for production pipelines and scheduled jobs, enabling reliable background processing without blocking the UI
  • Designed PostgreSQL schemas, triggers, and migrations on Supabase; containerized the stack with Docker Compose for reproducible environments
  • Implemented CI/CD on GitHub Actions to build and test the API, 5 Loaves, and Portal on every pull request
  • Deployed apps via AWS Amplify and Railway with Cloudflare R2 for assets
Technologies: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Go, Gin, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Redis, Asynq, Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS Amplify, Railway, Cloudflare R2
Senior Software Engineer
Company 3, Los Angeles, CA
March 2019 - November 2025
Architected and delivered mission-critical media platforms processing millions of assets annually, driving modernization that improved reliability, scalability, and operating cost for entertainment production teams.
  • Built and scaled Python microservices with FastAPI, Flask, and Celery, exposing REST APIs for internal tools and partner-facing clients
  • Led front-end modernization toward TypeScript and component-driven UI, improving maintainability of high-traffic operational interfaces
  • Optimized performance through microservices architecture, Redis/RabbitMQ job processing, and cloud migration
  • Led cross-functional teams delivering large-scale projects on time; mentored engineers and established coding standards adopted company-wide
Technologies: Python, FastAPI, Flask, Celery, TypeScript, Vue.js, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker, AWS, Nginx
Senior Software Engineer
Deluxe Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
August 2017 - March 2019
Delivered automation and web systems for a premier post-production company serving Disney, Warner Bros., and Netflix, accelerating media turnaround for high-stakes studio releases.
  • Designed automated media processing pipelines handling thousands of files daily, reducing manual processing effort and errors
  • Built scalable web applications supporting concurrent users across global offices
  • Streamlined production workflows, reducing project turnaround time for major film releases
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines that reduced deployment time and improved release consistency
Technologies: Python, web services, automated pipelines, CI/CD
Senior Software Engineer
EFILM, Hollywood, CA
March 2013 - August 2017
Built workflow automation and collaboration platforms for an Academy Award-winning facility, replacing manual coordination with software that scaled across blockbuster films and premium series.
  • Created workflow automation in Python Django processing millions of tasks annually, eliminating repetitive operational bottlenecks
  • Developed a PyQt desktop application with a node-based pipeline creator for complex production workflows
  • Built a high-performance media server supporting real-time streaming for concurrent users
  • Delivered mission-critical solutions used on Oscar-winning films and Emmy-nominated series
Technologies: Python, Django, PyQt, media streaming, MySQL
Software Engineer
EFILM, Hollywood, CA
February 2008 - March 2013
Architected enterprise distributed systems managing petabytes of digital assets across multiple facilities, enabling round-the-clock operations for major studio releases.
  • Architected a distributed asset management system with high reliability for large-scale digital content
  • Engineered enterprise web services on JBoss supporting thousands of daily operations
  • Built a Java workflow automation platform with Web Start deployment, significantly reducing manual operational tasks
  • Developed full-stack applications using Java, JSP, Servlets, Struts, EJB3, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, Linux, Apache, and Tomcat
Technologies: Java, JBoss, EJB, Struts, JSP, Servlets, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, Linux, Apache, Tomcat
Software Developer / System Analyst
Tower Communications, Hollywood, CA
July 2005 - February 2008
Delivered Electronic Management Systems for major media clients, improving platform performance and adding features that strengthened day-to-day broadcast and digital operations.
  • Optimized web platform architecture to improve application performance for client operations
  • Developed advanced EMS features using Perl/CGI, MySQL, and HTML
  • Maintained mission-critical systems with high uptime for client operations
  • Created a video sharing platform and social networking portal for the CW Puerto Rico website
Technologies: Perl, CGI, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information System
DeVry University West Hills, CA
June 2005 | Graduated Summa Cum Laude | G.P.A: 3.97
Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Science
Institute of Computer Technology College, Los Angeles, CA
June 2002 | Graduated with Honors Recognition | G.P.A: 3.89