Kevin Lively

I am a seasoned Senior Python Developer with over 12 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems across diverse industries including finance, AI, and enterprise SaaS. My expertise lies in cloud-native development, with a deep understanding of Python, API design, and infrastructure automation. I have a proven track record of building microservices and event-driven architectures using Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Terraform, while deploying resilient, fault-tolerant applications across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my ability to integrate machine learning workflows into production using tools like FastAPI, Airflow, MLflow, and TensorFlow, supporting real-time analytics and intelligent applications. I am passionate about mentoring engineers, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning technology with business goals. I advocate for developer experience, clean code, and open-source tooling, and I am committed to delivering future-ready systems through collaborative leadership and continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.