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Jesse Dorsey

Jesse Dorsey


Redford, MI, US

Background


About

About

Senior engineering leader with 15+ years in software development, architecture, and team management. Proven expertise in modernizing legacy systems, driving DevOps, and leading high-impact engineering teams. Focused on optimizing cost, performance, and revenue through strategic technical initiatives.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Tech Lead / Chief Technology Officer (Contract), Sparen Homes

    Jan, 2022 - Present

    • Led 5-person team transitioning real estate platform from prototype to production using Vue.js, Django and Node.js, reducing costs by 50% and achieving sub-1 second page loads

    • Architected financial processing stack with Plaid/Stripe integrations for marketplace transactions

    • Developed real estate data pipeline with Attom API and ML algorithms for property valuation and buyer qualification

    • Collaborated on investor pitches, helping secure partnerships contributing to nearly $1M in funding

  • Technical Co-Founder, Mansa

    Mar, 2021 - Dec, 202110 months

    • Designed and built the full proof-of-concept (POC) platform using Vue.js and Django

    • Developed all software architecture and infrastructure for scalability

    • Produced, scripted, filmed, and edited audiovisual content hosted on the platform

  • Senior Software Engineer, General Motors

    Jun, 2018 - Mar, 20212 years 9 months

    • Led agile transformation for in-vehicle apps team, reducing rework and improving efficiency

    • Modernized DevOps, migrating CI/CD from shadow IT to sanctioned systems, consolidating build paths

    • Automated rebranding/building of 12 apps across 3 tech platforms and 4 brands using Jenkins

    • Developed shared component library for in-vehicle apps, enhancing cross-platform consistency

    • Designed and implemented UI/messaging architecture for next-gen rear-seat infotainment (Vue.js, Linux/WebOS)

    • Built vehicle personalization and trailering system prototypes, with features selected for production

    • Contributed to system architecture for software-defined vehicle program

  • Systems Designer / Developer and Consultant, VisionIT

    Apr, 2016 - Jun, 20182 years 2 months

    • Architected in-vehicle customer support telepresence system, projected to save $600K/month in operational costs

    • Built AI-driven vehicle assistant prototype that was presented to GM executive leadership

    • Designed scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS for automotive applications

  • Consultant, Lochbridge (Formerly Compuware)

    Jan, 2014 - Apr, 20162 years 3 months

    Delivered complex software solutions for enterprise clients with 100% billable utilization

  • Systems Designer / Developer, Compuware

    Apr, 2013 - Jan, 20149 months

    Designed and developed core technologies for venture portfolio companies

  • Software Developer, Compuware

    Oct, 2011 - Apr, 20131 year 6 months

    • Developed technology for startups and national platforms

    • Created PoCs and technology demos

  • Full-time Intern (2010-2011), Previous Roles

    Jan, 2010 - Jan, 20111 year

    Developed applications for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry platforms

Skills

Skills

  • Programming

    Python

    TypeScript

    JavaScript

    C/C++

    Go

    Rust

    PHP

    Ruby

  • Frameworks

    React

    Vue.js

    Node.js

    Django

    FastAPI

    Flask

  • Infrastructure

    AWS

    Azure

    CI/CD

    Containers

    Microservices

  • Data & AI

    Machine Learning

    PyTorch

    PostgreSQL

  • Methodologies

    Agile

    DevOps

    TDD

    System Design

  • Leadership

    Engineering management

    technical roadmaps

    cross-functional collaboration

    project/vendor management

Education

Education

  • Computer Science, Business, Incomplete, Michigan Technological University

    Jan, 2007 - Jan, 2009

  • Business Administration, Incomplete, Wayne State University

    Jan, 2009 - Jan, 2012