"Mike is not only a highly skilled technologist but also leads by example with honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness."
Rick ValdezFounder & CEO, Corsair USA
I Design Systems
That Scale
From complex business problems to architecturally sound systems that serve millions. I help teams build the right thing, the right way.
With 20+ years architecting enterprise systems, microservices platforms, and SaaS products, I transform complex requirements into executable system designs that your team can build confidently and quickly.
20+Years Experience
650K+SOAJS Downloads
10M+Daily Requests Served
6Major Platforms
Proven through platforms like SOAJS and enterprise modernization programs delivered in production.
What I Do
Services
I architect systems by turning complex requirements into clear execution blueprints your team can deliver with confidence.
Who I work best with
Best fit for funded startups and enterprise teams with clear product goals and real delivery constraints.
Most engagements run 2 to 8 weeks, depending on scope and urgency.
How engagement cost is determined
Every engagement is custom. Cost depends on three variables: scope, timeline, and team integration. We confirm the investment range together on the discovery call.
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System Architecture & Design
You have a complex business problem. You know what you want to build. But without the right architecture, systems become fragile, hard to maintain, and expensive to evolve.
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Product Development Acceleration
You have a strong product idea or feature, but traditional delivery cycles are too slow. You need speed without sacrificing architecture quality or reliability.
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What I've Built
Each project tells a story of a complex problem solved through thoughtful system design.
Co-Founder, VP Engineering, Lead Architect
SOAJS
A microservices platform that helped teams build APIs and services in minutes by abstracting infrastructure complexity.
Lead Architect
411 Local Search Corp
A large-scale directory search platform optimized for high-volume data and responsive query performance.
CTO, Chief Architect
M360API
A modernization platform that lets companies extend legacy systems without discarding years of engineering investment.
Architect, Technical Lead
Spread Content Platform
A legacy-leaning ad-tech concept re-engineered into a launch-ready, integration-heavy SaaS platform for the MENA market.
Solutions Architect
American Botanical Council
A legacy Umbraco CMS modernization program that preserved years of investment while unlocking scalability, security, and syndication.
Architect, Consultant
Incent GmbH
A full-stack reconstruction of a legacy employee-benefits platform into a scalable, modern architecture built for growth.
About Me
20 Years of Building Systems That Matter
I started in 2005 as a developer and quickly discovered that architecture is what drives true long-term business value.
- Co-founded SOAJS, an open-source microservices framework with 650K+ downloads.
- Architected and scaled systems serving millions of users at Rakuten.
- Built multi-tenant systems handling high-volume daily traffic.
- Bring architecture-first thinking to AI-assisted execution workflows.
Social Proof
What Clients Say
"Mike simplified complex propositions quickly and helped us design elegant and practical solutions."
Jad El JerdyCEO, Pixi Interactive SARL
"He consistently transformed complex technical challenges into reliable systems. A true professional."
Jean SalibaFounder & CEO, Preset Solutions
Let's Work Together
Have a System to Design?
Whether you are building something new or scaling something existing, I can help you architect the right path forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of engagements are the best fit?
The best fit is teams with active delivery pressure and architecture decisions that directly impact scalability, reliability, and speed.
How long does a typical engagement take?
Most architecture and acceleration engagements run between 2 and 8 weeks, with clear deliverables and checkpoints.
Do you work with startups and enterprise teams?
Yes. I support funded startups, scale-ups, and enterprise teams modernizing complex systems or launching new products.