$ Nicholas Page

Lead platform architecture and service design for consumer backend systems. Conduct service reviews, provide technical guidance, and ensure architectural consistency across the organization.

• OpenSearch Platform Migration — Designed and implemented a complete search system replacement using OpenSearch, replacing an expensive SaaS solution for GOAT's two-sided marketplace platform.
• High-Traffic "Drops" System — Architected and built the entire "drops" microservice handling flash sales of highly sought-after sneakers. System manages massive concurrent demand with waiting room architecture and asynchronous payment processing.
• CMS "Bubble Up" Architecture — Extracted CMS from Rails monolith into Go microservice with innovative "bubble up" architecture. Event-driven data propagation maintains denormalized views in DynamoDB for single-query responses.

Built tracking systems and data pipelines for Hollywood's premier spec script tracking platform. Developed infrastructure for ingesting and analyzing film & TV literary deals and spec market data.

• Development Process Transformation — Established comprehensive development workflow including staging environment, testing processes, and deployment pipelines. Led team in implementing modern development practices for Ruby on Rails application.
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring — Managed direct reports while leading development of major features for Hollywood spec script tracking platform. Established code review processes and quality assessment protocols.

Built in-house Transportation Management System (TMS) for LTL logistics operations. Designed and implemented graph-based quoting and routing system for freight optimization through railyards, warehouses, and drivers, delivering significant cost savings.

• Graph-Based Freight Optimization — Architected and implemented sophisticated routing algorithm using graph theory to optimize freight paths across the continental United States. System models railyards, warehouses, and drivers as nodes with cost-weighted edges.
• Customer Portal & Cost Optimization — Enabled automated quoting system on customer web portal, providing instant freight quotes with optimal routing. Delivered substantial cost reductions through intelligent route selection and load consolidation opportunities.

Freelance business specializing in fresh, animated websites without Flash dependency. Pioneered HTML5/CSS3 animation techniques before they became mainstream.

Full-stack subcontractor delivering complete web solutions for high-profile clients. Built custom social networks, CMS platforms, e-commerce sites, and Facebook games for celebrities and major brands including Audrina Patridge, Wyland, and Chrysler.