Product ownership
I take responsibility for outcomes from discovery through delivery and iterate based on feedback and real-world use.
Turning complex product problems into reliable, scalable software.
I'm Derek Brumby, a senior full-stack engineer who partners with product and engineering teams to turn ambiguous problems into scalable software. I work across React and Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, APIs, data systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI-enabled workflows.
Product engineering
AI-enabled products
React / Next.js
Python / Node.js
Cloud architecture
How I work
System architecture
I design systems that balance modularity, performance, security, and cost to support long-term scale.
UX and design systems
I build intuitive interfaces and reusable components that create consistency and elevate the user experience.
Reliability and testing
I prioritize quality with automated testing, observability, and continuous delivery to ship with confidence.
Experience snapshot
Aledade
Senior Software Engineer IAI-assisted workflows, complex integrations, and shared engineering foundations in a regulated product environment.
Medi-Share
Senior Software DeveloperMember-facing healthcare platforms, design standards, and system integration.
Multiply222
Principal Software EngineerLearning platforms, multilingual content, and stakeholder-led product architecture.
Soul Refiner
Principal Software EngineerStreaming, subscriptions, content delivery, cloud infrastructure, and technical leadership.
Selected writing
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Engineering Soul Refiner: Building a Scalable, Interactive Streaming Platform
Learn how I engineered Soul Refiner, a scalable and interactive streaming platform, with robust content management and dynamic user engagement for seamless in-person and online learning.
April 5, 2024 • Infrastructure
Infrastructure I Use in 2024
When building modern web applications, choosing the right infrastructure is crucial.
June 1, 2024 • Infrastructure
How AI Transformed a Massive Blog Migration Project
Migrating a large volume of content from a legacy system can be daunting, especially when it involves ensuring that the content is not only preserved but also optimized for modern search engine algorithms.
January 15, 2024 • Tech TrendsI'm a product-minded full-stack engineer who turns ambiguity into reliable software. I enjoy partnering with teams to solve hard problems, simplify complexity, and deliver meaningful outcomes for users.
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