Staff Software Engineer
Anthony Freda
Charlotte, NC
Summary
Staff-level engineer specializing in scalable systems and AI-augmented development workflows. Expert in TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, and Go, with deep experience in distributed systems and system design. Proven track record of driving architecture, improving developer productivity, and delivering high-impact platforms at scale.
Skills
- Languages
- TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Python, Go
- Frameworks
- React, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, Tailwind
- Architecture
- Federated GraphQL (Apollo Federation, DGS), microservices, distributed systems, domain-driven design
- AI & productivity
- RAG, embeddings, vector databases, Cursor workflows, AI-assisted development
- Infrastructure
- Docker, GitHub Actions, Vercel, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Experience
I
Yum Brands — Lead Software Engineer
June 2025 – Present
- Architected federated GraphQL (Apollo Federation) for nationwide inventory across 3 brands — Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC
- Designed Domain Graph Service architecture for multi-tenant scale and long-term extensibility
- Built distributed systems handling 1,000+ requests per second with strong performance and observability
- Introduced AI-driven engineering workflows (Cursor + LLM tooling) to improve velocity and code quality
- Established spec-driven development to reduce frontend/backend misalignment
- Standardized GraphQL and TypeScript patterns to cut tech debt and improve maintainability
- Led hiring, mentorship, and onboarding for engineers on a complex distributed platform
II
DigitalOcean — Senior Software Engineer II (Tech Lead)
Jan 2024 – May 2025
- Promoted to Tech Lead; mentored and guided a team of 8 engineers
- Defined and executed the roadmap for a generative AI agent platform
- Built a cloud-native GenAI stack across 4 languages/stacks — Python, Go, MySQL, and TypeScript/React
- Enhanced RAG pipelines with multi-agent orchestration and OpenSearch
- Implemented function calling for dynamic, context-aware agents
- Delivered major React/TypeScript chatbot improvements for customization and accessibility
- Migrated GPU workflows to TypeScript/tRPC for better maintainability
- Built CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment
- Improved team efficiency through mentorship and process improvements
III
1V1ME — Senior Software Engineer
June 2022 – January 2024
- Built user-facing web apps with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind
- Developed internal React/TypeScript tools to streamline workflows
- Implemented CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Vercel
- Shipped real-time match viewing with chat and multi-perspective experiences
- Built Electron desktop apps with auto-update systems
- Integrated payment systems and 3 esports APIs (Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Fortnite)
- Partnered with product and engineering on feature planning and execution
IV
P00LS — Senior Software Engineer
December 2021 – June 2022
- Built CMS and consumer apps with Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase, and GraphQL
- Implemented a gamified ERC20 token earning system
- Delivered localization and accessibility features
V
Movement Mortgage — Lead Software Engineer
April 2021 – December 2021
- Led hiring and established Agile SDLC processes
- Built a custom CRM with React and Redux
- Migrated applications from JavaScript to TypeScript
VI
Diligent Corporation — Senior Software Engineer
December 2019 – April 2021
- Scaled React/TypeScript applications to serve 200,000+ users
- Implemented micro-frontend architecture across multiple products
VII
Bank of America — AVP, Senior Software Engineer
July 2017 – December 2019
- Earned 2 performance awards (Gold and Bronze) for exceptional performance
- Built scalable Next.js and GraphQL-based applications
Earlier experience
- Web Developer — BRK Global Marketing (2017)
- Freelance Full-Stack Developer (2015–2017, 2+ years)