What happens when curiosity meets your AWS Credit?
What happens when curiosity meets your AWS credit? A story about exploring AWS services and the lessons learned along the way.
About Me
- Full Name:Nadtakan Futhoem
- Address:Portland, Oregon
Hello World!
Software development has been my passion since I was 13 years old. I still remember starting to code using Visual Basic 2008, learning from a 500-page book my teacher gave me. At that time, quality programming resources were scarce, so I carried that book between school and home every day. This dedication led me to compete in Visual Basic programming competitions, which sparked my deeper dive into software development.
This passion guided me through my education at Maejo University, where I discovered more resources than I could have imagined as a child. I studied new programming languages, algorithms, compilers, and higher mathematics with the same fascination that drove me initially. It was there that I truly understood how much there was yet to learn.
Now, working in the industry, this passion remains strong. There's always more to learn, more problems to solve, and more solutions to build. I'm grateful for this continuous journey of growth and excited about what lies ahead.
Today I'm a software engineer with over 10 years of experience building and scaling backend systems, from mission-critical banking mainframes to modern serverless cloud platforms. I specialize in AWS serverless architecture, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and leading cloud migrations that improve scalability while reducing operational overhead. At Tyler Technologies, I build and maintain C# and Angular applications for public sector Corrections Solutions, architect ECS-to-Lambda migrations, and design Python automation that proactively surfaces security vulnerabilities and engineering follow-ups.
Along the way I've coached engineering teams on Infrastructure as Code, partnered with CTOs and product stakeholders on new platforms, and driven measurable business impact, including a 400% sales increase from a platform rebuild. I care deeply about reliability, clean architecture, and sharing what I learn, which is why I write and create content about serverless development.
My Resume
Work Experience
Software Engineer
Tyler Technologies
September 2021 - Present
Building and maintaining legacy C# applications on-premises and in the Cloud for the Corrections Solutions team, with Angular frontends and RESTful APIs
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Work with the Corrections Solutions team to build new features, fix bugs, and maintain the software lifecycle for legacy C# applications running on-premises and in the Cloud, including Angular frontend and RESTful APIs
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Support production environments through on-call rotations, quickly mitigating incidents and collaborating with cross-functional teams to restore services
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Participate in refinement sessions to discuss solutions, address concerns around decisions, and size tickets
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Demo work from the current sprint during sprint reviews to stakeholders
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Engage in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to engineering standards and best practices
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Architected and led the migration of a background document processing service from ECS to AWS Lambda, improving scalability and reducing operational overhead with the E-Filing team
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Worked with engineers to implement high-performance, scalable distributed systems leveraging microservices, NoSQL databases, and serverless backend/frontend applications for electronic warrants and eDiscovery platforms
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Triaged, investigated, and resolved software defects while maintaining and enhancing existing applications
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Designed and implemented a Python automation workflow that queried PostgreSQL, ran weekly via Amazon EventBridge Scheduler, detected new software versions, and automatically generated Jira tickets for engineering follow-up
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Designed and implemented Python automation to detect dependency vulnerabilities across public-facing applications, enabling proactive remediation and partnering with engineering teams to maintain secure, compliant, and reliable services
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Provided architectural guidance and design feedback on AWS solutions for other engineering teams, helping improve system reliability, operational excellence, and long-term maintainability
C#
Angular
RESTful APIs
AWS Lambda
ECS
Python
PostgreSQL
EventBridge
Microservices
NoSQL
Serverless
Backend Developer
Edify
August 2020 - May 2021
Led design and implementation of scalable backend infrastructure for second-generation Slack onboarding automation
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Led the design and implementation of backend RESTful APIs (TypeScript, Lambda, API Gateway, Docker) for a second-generation Slack onboarding chatbot, after evaluating scalable architecture options, and established CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions to ensure reliable, automated deployments for a growing engineering user base
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Worked closely with product stakeholders to evaluate architecture options for a new bot platform, aligning technical solutions with business requirements while ensuring scalability, reliability, and operational resilience
TypeScript
AWS Lambda
API Gateway
Docker
GitHub Actions
Slack API
Serverless Cloud Developer
Serverless Guru
September 2018 - February 2021
Delivered cloud migrations and backend API solutions for government and enterprise construction platforms
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Migrated an application written in Ruby on Rails and running on a server to AWS Cloud hosting on Elastic Beanstalk
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Partnered closely with the CTO to design and implement a new backend GraphQL API for a Canadian government mobile alerting application
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Partnered with the Build Center team to architect and implement a serverless construction worker platform, improving scalability, reducing infrastructure overhead, and enhancing user experience
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Participated in peer code reviews to maintain high code quality, identify potential issues early, and ensure adherence to team coding standards
Ruby on Rails
AWS Elastic Beanstalk
GraphQL
Serverless
Construction Platform
Backend Developer
Oak Creek Trail
August 2018 - February 2019
Built scalable serverless APIs and coached engineering teams on Infrastructure as Code best practices
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Built and maintained scalable serverless RESTful APIs (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront), upgraded Lambda runtime from Node.js 6 β 8 with zero downtime, and coached a team of five engineers on adopting Infrastructure as Code using the Serverless Framework
AWS Lambda
API Gateway
CloudFront
Node.js
Serverless Framework
IaC
Full Stack Developer
AjarnAdam.TV
August 2015 - December 2016
Led design and development of responsive eLearning platform, driving significant business growth
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Led the design and development of a responsive eLearning platform and administrative system using PHP and MySQL, replacing a legacy Weebly site and driving a 400% increase in sales
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Evaluated existing Weebly database models and redesigned MySQL schemas, including table relationships and data structures, to improve scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability
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Built responsive websites using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, creating reusable UI components and maintaining scalable web application structures
PHP
MySQL
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Bootstrap
Responsive Design
COBOL Developer
NTT DATA
March 2013 - August 2015
Developed data conversion programs and implemented batch processing for critical banking operations
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Developed COBOL and VSAM data conversion programs to migrate TMB Ready Cash credit and debit card data, and implemented high-performance batch jobs to reliably generate nightly financial reports during the CardLink V1 to V2 migration
COBOL
VSAM
Batch Processing
Data Migration
Financial Systems
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Maejo University, Thailand
2010 - 2013
Computer science education focused on software development and algorithms
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Senior project: Web application development with modern frameworks
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Served as Teaching Assistant for Java laboratory classes, supporting students with hands-on programming exercises and coursework
Data Structures
Algorithms
Database Design
Software Engineering
Computer Networks
Accomplishments
2nd Place
AWS Hackathon - Second Place
Competition AchievementSecured second place in competitive AWS Hackathon, demonstrating exceptional technical innovation and problem-solving skills in cloud architecture and serverless solutions.
2025
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Road to re:Invent Hackathon 2025
Prestigious ParticipationSelected participant in the exclusive Road to re:Invent Hackathon 2025, showcasing cutting-edge AWS technologies and innovative solutions alongside top-tier developers worldwide.
Skills & Certifications
AWS Certifications
Solutions Architect Associate
Designing distributed systems on AWS
AssociateProjects
Track Your Gym Journey
Fitness AppA comprehensive fitness tracking application built with modern web technologies to help users monitor their workout progress and achieve their fitness goals.
React
Node.js
AWS
Progress Tracking
Workout Plans
Mobile Responsive
Blogs
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