Phill Ayers
Fairport, NY
phill.ayers@icloud.com

Tech professional who quickly learns new skills and solves complex problems across multiple technologies, delivering reliable solutions for clients. Experienced in frontend, backend, mobile development, and AI, I focus on delivering results while building strong working relationships. Past clients and colleagues frequently seek to work with me again, appreciating my ability to turn difficult requirements into successful projects.

Experience


RCC District Sales Manager for General Motors
January 2010
 — 
January 2012
Aerotek
District Sales Manager
January 2012
 — 
January 2016
General Motors

Managed dealer relationships and sales performance across multiple Chevrolet dealerships, overseeing inventory allocation, sales training initiatives, and strategic market planning to drive regional growth and brand penetration.

  • Responsible for Bob Johnson Chevrolet, the largest dealer in USA by sales volume
Fullstack Developer/Tech Manager
January 2016
 — 
Present
SharpNotions
  • Scaled development team at Bestow from solo contributor to a team of 6 engineers
  • Generated new business by leveraging professional network, successfully bringing Vityl as a client through previous connections at Bestow and Earnest

Projects


Microservices Architecture Migration
January 2019
 — 
January 2020

Migrated a large Python monolith to separate microservices, improving system performance and making it easier for multiple teams to maintain and enhance the codebase independently.

  • Contributed to decomposition of Python monolith into scalable microservices architecture using gRPC
  • Implemented Python adapters enabling the existing monolith to communicate with new Go microservices
  • Collaborated across multiple engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and knowledge transfer
  • Invited to Austin headquarters to participate in final implementation review due to project contributions
Partner Integration
January 2020
 — 
January 2021

Led development of API platform enabling third-party partners to sell Bestow life insurance products through their own frontends

  • Led development team to create scalable API integration platform for Bestow's life insurance products
  • Designed architecture allowing external partners to access Bestow's underwriting engine and policy management systems
  • Implemented secure authentication, rate limiting, and monitoring systems to protect sensitive financial data
Vityl
June 2022
 — 
December 2023

Developed an employee engagement platform featuring customized surveys, analytics dashboard, and actionable insights to improve workplace culture

  • Took over stalled project after previous contractors failed to deliver despite significant budget expenditure
  • Successfully completed and launched the platform within tight deadlines
Propeller
November 2023
 — 
May 2024

Developed a full-stack AI-powered chat application designed to facilitate learning through interactive conversations. Features real-time messaging, AI-driven responses, and programmatic learning flows, built with NestJS, Supabase, React, OpenTelemetry, LangChain, and OpenAI integration.

  • Sole developer and architect for a full-stack AI-powered chat application for learning, built with NestJS, Supabase, React, OpenTelemetry, LangChain, and OpenAI integration
  • Designed and implemented both backend and frontend, including deployment and monitoring
Paidly Mobile App
November 2024
 — 
Present

React Native Mobile App

  • Independently built complete React Native mobile application with minimal requirements and specifications
  • Implemented automated CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions and Fastlane for streamlined testing and deployment
  • Managed entire development lifecycle from initial architecture through app store submission

Education


University at Buffalo
August 2007
 — 
June 2010
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Financial Analysis

Skills


Frontend:
typescript, react, tailwind, tRPC, NestJS, strapi, storybook
Backend:
Python, node, postgres, Go, flask, Domain Driven Design, graphql, prisma
Mobile:
swift, swift-ui, react-native, fastlane, expo
DevOps:
kubernetes, render, docker, terraform, OpenTelemetry, DataDog