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Kyle Best

@kylebest2

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Senior backend engineer specializing in Python, Node.js, and AI-driven automation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking backend or AI-focused roles where I can build scalable APIs, integrate AI automation, collaborate with frontend teams, and drive measurable performance and deployment improvements.

I’m a Senior Backend Engineer with over 8 years building robust backend systems and APIs that connect data, automate workflows, and improve application performance. I primarily work with Python and Node.js, integrate AI tools like OpenAI and LangChain, and occasionally contribute to React/Next.js frontends to ensure strong UX alignment.

My work has delivered measurable results: handling 50K+ daily requests at 99.9% uptime, automating reporting with OpenAI to cut manual effort by 60%, and rebuilding legacy platforms into Docker microservices to reduce deployment time fourfold. I focus on clean, reliable code, scalable architectures, and practical AI integrations that help teams move faster and products run smoother.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Backend Engineer

TechBridge Systems

Jan 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Built Python/Node.js REST APIs handling 50K+ daily requests with 99.9% uptime; integrated OpenAI to automate reporting (−60% manual effort) and migrated legacy platforms to Docker microservices, cutting deployment time 4×.

Python Node REST APIs OpenAI Docker AWS ECS Caching Microservices

Backend Engineer

BrightPath Digital

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Developed backend services in Python/Node.js integrating Zapier and Airtable for 10+ platforms; built AI workflows with ChatGPT/LangChain saving 25+ hours weekly and maintained Kafka pipelines processing >1M messages daily.

Python Node Lang Chain ChatGpt Kafka CI CD Docker GitHub Actions Microservices

Backend Developer

HealthSync Marketing

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)

Built APIs for marketing tools that improved data accuracy by 30% and integrated GA4/Tag Manager APIs to speed reporting by 50%, while collaborating on React dashboards for 20+ clients.

APIs Python GA4 Google Tag Manager React Data Integration Reporting Backend Development Dashboards

Junior Backend Developer

Freelance Projects

Jul 2012 - Jan 2018 (5 years 6 months)

Delivered custom backend systems automating ~70% of manual workflows and built Python and C# APIs that reduced client costs by 25%.

Python C++API Development Backend Workflow Automation System Integration Client Delivery

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Engineering

2008 - 2012

Completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Engineering with coursework and projects focused on software engineering, systems, and backend development.