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A.J. Brown

Strategy-Minded Principal Engineer, Architect, Technology Leader & Motivator

I bring 20+ years of experience architecting and delivering cloud-native distributed systems that serve millions of developers across thousands of organizations. I excel at building performant, scalable applications that delight users — especially developer-facing platforms and tools.

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Principal Engineer
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System Architect
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Technical Leader
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AI Pioneer
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20+
Years Engineering
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Millions
Developers Served
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1000s
Organizations
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Polyglot
Languages

What Makes Me Different

A unique blend of technical excellence, leadership, and strategic vision

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Technical Leadership

First-to-Market Innovation

Pioneered automated malware detection for software supply chains, protecting millions of developers worldwide

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Engineering Excellence

Cloud-Native Architecture

20+ years architecting distributed systems serving thousands of organizations at massive scale

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Innovation & AI

Agentic Software Delivery Pioneer

Leveraging AI across the entire SDLC to ship secure, high-quality software faster than traditional approaches

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Product & Platform

Developer Platform Expert

Built platforms serving millions of developers with performant, scalable applications that delight users

My Approach to Engineering

As a pioneer of Agentic Software Delivery, I leverage AI powerfully across the entire software development lifecycle — from planning and architecture through testing, hardening, and review — to ship secure, lovable software faster than traditional approaches. This approach combines cutting-edge technology with proven engineering principles to deliver exceptional results.

I'm polyglot by nature, with deep expertise across Rust, Go, Node.js, Java, and PHP. I'm framework-agnostic and believe in choosing the right tool for the job. My technical foundation includes deep expertise in event-driven architectures, microservices, and serverless deployments — patterns that enable systems to scale efficiently and reliably.

I thrive in startup and highly-innovative environments, and especially love opportunities to work on high-impact projects and products that make the world better — like my experiences in EdTech, where technology can transform learning experiences. My unique blend of hands-on technical execution, product thinking, and leadership makes me effective at bridging the gap between engineering teams and business objectives.

Whether pioneering first-to-market solutions like automated malware detection for software supply chains, or building platforms that scale to billions of events, I deliver outcomes that matter. I combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to create solutions that don't just work — they excel.

Technical Expertise

Core competencies and areas of deep technical knowledge

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Polyglot Engineering

  • Rust
  • Go
  • Node.js
  • Java
  • PHP

Architecture Patterns

  • Event-driven systems
  • Microservices
  • Serverless deployments
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Domain Focus

  • Developer platforms
  • EdTech solutions
  • Supply chain security
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Product Thinking

  • User-centric design
  • Business alignment
  • Team leadership

What I'm Working On

Recent projects, writings, and explorations

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Let's Build Something Amazing

Whether you're looking for a seasoned engineer who can architect scalable systems, a technical leader who understands both code and people, or someone who brings passion and dedication to everything they do — let's talk.

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