Python backend developer with 20+ years of technical problem-solving experience across IT support, databases, cloud infrastructure, and production Python systems.
I specialize in clear, maintainable backend code, strong debugging, and building systems that are reliable before they are clever.
- 🐍 Build Python backend services (FastAPI, Flask, Django)
- 🔌 Design and maintain REST APIs
- 🗄️ Work with SQL-backed systems (Postgres, MS-SQL, MySQL)
- ☁️ Support and troubleshoot AWS workloads (S3, EC2, CloudWatch, Lambda, RDS)
- 🧪 Write tests and documentation that make systems survivable
I’m most comfortable working close to the data and the business logic, where correctness and clarity matter.
- 🧩 Methodical, calm, correctness-focused
- 🛠️ Strong at debugging messy or under-documented systems
- 📖 Documentation is a feature, not an afterthought
Developer — Directions Research (2022–2024)
- Migrated Jupyter workflows into FastAPI services
- Reduced S3 and database calls by ~30%
- Built ETL pipelines across SQL, CSV, and JSON
- Wrote Pytest suites and internal testing documentation
Owner — Allen Data Services (2024–Present)
- Backend and database support for small businesses
- Web apps deployed on AWS
- IT and networking support for remote workers
- Middle Tennessee State University - B.S. International Relations, French & German
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - M.Div. Great Commission Studies
- The University of Louisville - B.S.B.A. Accounting
- 20+ years in technical support, troubleshooting, and systems work
- Transitioned into backend development over the last 7 years
This mix means I’m comfortable bridging technical systems and real-world constraints.
I use tools like ChatGPT and Cursor to accelerate thinking, not replace it.
Principles:
- I review and understand all generated code
- I keep architectural ownership human
- I optimize for long-term maintainability
- Dad of three (ask me about my kids if you want to derail the meeting 😄)
- INTJ / Enneagram 5
- Still thinks the Commodore 64 was magical
📫 Reach me: nateonmission on most platforms
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nateontechnology