Nicholas Cross

I’m a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience designing, scaling, and maintaining production-grade systems across a variety of industries. My core expertise lies in backend development with Python, PHP, and C++, complemented by extensive frontend experience using modern JavaScript frameworks like React. I’ve led key infrastructure projects including a full production database migration from MySQL to PostgreSQL, and I've built robust REST APIs and automation tools for high-availability environments.

I’m especially strong in SQL and data architecture, having optimized complex queries and implemented caching strategies across large-scale platforms. My recent consulting projects include building a full-stack e-commerce platform (MyPlayTray) with Stripe integration, Google Maps API, editable content via JSON, and advanced filtering for customer-facing kits.

In previous roles, I spent a decade at Ontraport where I engineered core marketing automation tools, followed by a role at BigCommerce working on feed integrations and inventory management systems. I value clean architecture, performance, and maintainability — and I’m passionate about creating systems that empower both developers and end users.

Outside of work, I enjoy snowboarding, woodworking, scuba diving, and contributing to open-source projects. I thrive in mission-driven teams and love solving complex technical problems that drive real-world impact.