Michal W.
Senior Software Engineer
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Toptal
- Technical lead for multiple U.S. and EU clients, delivering backend-heavy systems and full-stack features across fintech, SaaS, and data platforms
- Built ACH payments pipeline for a U.S. fintech; processed $10M+/month in automated transactions
- Lead engineer for Google Merchant Center integration for a global e-commerce retailer, automating and optimizing over 100M product ads
- Developed a SaaS platform integrating with the U.S. Do Not Call Registry and multiple external CRM APIs
- Lead engineer for a scraping platform processing hundreds of millions of food menus for EU analytics startup
- Built an AI SaaS tool that parsed legal contracts to surface flaws and key terms
- Created SSO microservices for a multi-tenant edtech product integrating with LMS providers
Senior Software Engineer
Union Swiss
Developed batch tracking and raw material allocation systems for GMP compliance
Integrated SCADA systems via custom APIs for manufacturing automation
Built RBAC-secured operations dashboards for warehouse and manufacturing workflows
Improved software processes for logistics, staging, and delivery pipelines
Founder & Lead Developer
Digital Flow
- Oversaw product architecture, backend and frontend development, and infrastructure
- Managed internal/external development teams and client relationships
- Delivered full-stack builds from scope to deployment
- Owned server provisioning, DevOps, and CI for multiple client environments
Head of Business Development
Ornico
- Led client and infrastructure migration into Ornico systems
- Directed new product R&D and business expansion efforts
- Managed stakeholder handover and sales coordination
Head of Product Development & Analytics
Primedia Group
- Researched and launched new software products and analytics tools
- Delivered sales dashboards and real-time reporting systems
- Optimized internal CMS performance across the publisher network
Founder & Lead Developer
Fuseware
- Built large-scale data ingestion and analytics pipelines
- Managed business operations, engineering team, and client growth
- Led product design, cloud deployment, and B2B solution delivery
- Negotiated and executed successful merger with Ornico Group
Software Project Engineer
Stone Three
- Built and deployed custom software for clients in mining and manufacturing
- Conducted system integration and software R&D
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery
Summary
Senior software engineer with 15+ years of commercial experience designing, building, and scaling backend systems across fintech, healthtech, logistics, education, and media. Proven track record of delivering production-grade SaaS platforms, payments infrastructure, and enterprise integrations. Ruby on Rails specialist with deep full-stack competence, cloud-native deployment expertise, and strong architectural instinct. Adept at leading remote-first teams, communicating with stakeholders, and owning product delivery end-to-end.
Languages
Education
University of Cape Town
BSc with Honours · Computer & Electrical Engineering · Cape Town, South Africa
Pretoria Boys High School
Matric Senior Certificate · Pretoria, South Africa
Certifications & licenses
Annual Labour Law Training Certificate
Mine Health And Safety Certificate
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