Who I Am
I'm Damian, a software engineer with two decades of experience building products that scale. My focus is on helping founders transform their ideas into investor-ready applications, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of what makes startups successful.
My Background
Throughout my career, I've navigated both enterprise and startup environments, learning what separates successful technical implementations from failures. As the first engineer at Axiom Healthcare, I architected and built a medical device data platform that secured $4.8M in funding. This experience taught me the critical balance between rapid development and building for scale.
Technical Philosophy
Pragmatic Architecture
Every technical decision must serve your business goals. I select technologies and patterns that offer the right balance of development speed, maintainability, and scalability for your specific needs.
Comprehensive Upfront Analysis
I emphasize thorough initial planning and specification, which is crucial for leveraging AI-assisted development effectively. This approach leads to more accurate estimates, faster development cycles, and helps identify potential issues before writing any code.
AI-Enhanced Engineering
By leveraging cutting-edge AI tools in development, I achieve significant productivity gains without compromising code quality. This translates to faster delivery and more value for your investment.
Areas of Expertise
- AI Systems Architecture: Specializing in large language models, autonomous agents, and intelligent workflows that solve real business problems.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Deep expertise in AWS, with extensive experience in containerization, serverless architectures, and high-availability systems.
- Data Engineering: Building robust data pipelines and analytics systems that scale with your business.
Notable Projects
- Developed budgeting software for the European Space Agency
- Developed and scaled financial platforms for major banking institutions
- Created AI-powered automation systems for healthcare data processing
- Architected multiple successful startup platforms from concept to market
Professional Approach
I believe in transparency, direct communication, and measurable results. My role extends beyond writing code – I serve as a technical advisor, ensuring your product decisions are grounded in technical feasibility and market realities.
I'm selective about the projects I take on to ensure I can provide the level of attention and expertise each venture deserves. If you're ready to build something meaningful, let's discuss your vision.