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Conner Cano

@connercano1

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Senior Python engineer specializing in scalable systems, MLOps, and backend architecture.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior engineering roles that let me design scalable backend and MLOps systems, mentor teams, and deliver measurable business impact in product-driven, collaborative environments.

I am a Senior Python Engineer with over 12 years of experience designing scalable applications and architecting enterprise systems. I focus on backend development, data engineering, MLOps pipelines, API integration, and AI/ML to drive measurable business impact.

At BrightPath Ventures I designed and implemented Python-based APIs and microservices for high-traffic enterprise applications, built and optimized ML pipelines with TensorFlow and PyTorch, and reduced model training time by 35% while improving deployment efficiency.

I have strong database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL and Redis, including query optimization and schema design, and I apply secure coding practices and penetration testing to reduce vulnerabilities. I also mentor junior engineers and lead code reviews to raise team productivity and code quality.

I hold a B.S. in Computer Science and certifications in applied data science, Python (PCAP), and TensorFlow, and I bring a practical, results-driven approach to building reliable, performant systems that align engineering work with product and business goals.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Python & AI Engineer

BrightPath Ventures

Jun 2020 - Jul 2025 (5 years 1 month)

Designed and implemented scalable Python APIs and microservices for high-traffic enterprise applications; built and optimized ML pipelines reducing model training time by 35% and improving deployment efficiency.

Python Microservices TensorFlow PyTorch PostgreSQL Redis Docker Kubernetes CI CD

Senior Django Engineer

The Gadget Flow

Jan 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Developed and maintained Django applications focused on product discovery and engagement; ran A/B tests and collaborated on predictive models to improve marketing performance and user engagement.

Django Python DRF A B Testing SQL API Development Git

Junior Flask Engineer

Groupon

Jun 2013 - Nov 2018 (5 years 5 months)

Supported backend development for large-scale e-commerce using Flask and Python; resolved ~30% of reported bugs, improving stability and customer experience.