Full-Stack Software Engineer based in Chicago, building scalable systems and cloud infrastructure that power real-world applications.

I work across the full stack—designing database schemas, implementing secure authentication systems, orchestrating cloud infrastructure, and building CI/CD pipelines. My focus is on creating robust, scalable solutions that deliver both technical excellence and business value.

• Building APIs and microservices with .NET Core and Node.js
• Designing cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS
• Managing containerized applications with Docker
• Implementing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code

• Creating responsive interfaces with React, Next.js, and TypeScript
• Component-driven development with Tailwind CSS and Shadcn/ui
• Modern state management patterns with Zustand and TanStack Query

• Performance Optimization: Reduced Next.js deployment times by 94% (4 minutes → 25 seconds) through strategic NPM optimization
• Automation at Scale: Processed 15,000 GRFP applications in under a week with Python automation
• Production Infrastructure: Managed 80+ production servers in high-uptime, high-volume environments
• Cost Efficiency: Eliminated $115/month hosting costs for clients while improving performance through modern architecture

Currently at PMCS: Working with .NET and Azure to build enterprise solutions

Freelance Projects: Building modern web applications for small businesses, exploring the latest web technologies while delivering real business impact

• 🌐 Portfolio: tonymakis.github.io
• 📍 Chicago, IL | Open to hybrid/remote opportunities

Better than yesterday. Ship it. Measure twice, cut once.