About Ethan Wayne
A software engineer and infrastructure consultant with over 12 years of experience building systems that scale and deliver real business value.
Professional Journey
Early Career & Foundation
Started at Promotion Management Center, Inc. as Web Developer, quickly promoted to Lead Web Developer. Managed development teams and worked on national ad campaigns for Fortune 1000 companies including Cargill, Hewlett-Packard, General Mills, and many more. Migrated infrastructure to AWS and implemented modern development practices.
Growth & Technical Leadership
At TheMLSonline.com, rebuilt the entire web application from scratch when previous developers failed. Completed 85% of the code and finished within 2 weeks of estimate. Later at Vidku (now Flip, acquired by Microsoft), rewrote APIs from PHP to Python/Django, scaled to handle 30k+ concurrent connections, and mentored development teams.
Enterprise Solutions & Team Leadership
As Lead Software Engineer at Total Expert, designed and led teams building RESTful APIs and SPAs. Enabled the company to beat Salesforce and close a multi-million dollar contract. Built robust data import tools handling millions of loans and contacts from major banks and mortgage brokers.
Founder & Senior Consultant
Founded OrangeBook Labs, delivering consistent services as a remote contractor & consultant. Designed and built TheMLSonline.com's integration with MLSGrid.com, handling 9.9 million active photos with nearly 100% uptime. Migrated infrastructure to AWS achieving 50% cost savings with zero downtime. Led teams on numerous enterprise projects including file-sharing apps and CRM integrations.
Senior Full Stack & Security
At Angel Studios, delivered services as a fully remote employee while mentoring senior engineers. Served as team representative to the company security council. Found and fixed major security flaws in investor payouts. Designed and led teams building livestream video services, FastAPI microservices, and React clients integrating with Mux and existing chat infrastructure.
Independent App Development
Currently focused on developing and releasing my own applications across various platforms. Leveraging 12+ years of experience to build innovative solutions that solve real problems. Working with artificial intelligence to accomplish business goals and create intelligent applications. Continuing to provide consulting services while pursuing entrepreneurial ventures in software development.
Core Values
Quality First
Every line of code, every architectural decision, and every deployment is held to the highest standards. I don't ship until it's right.
Performance & Scale
Systems are built to handle growth from day one. Performance isn't an afterthought—it's built into the foundation.
Client Partnership
I work as an extension of your team. Success is measured by your success, not just by delivering code on time.
Technical Expertise
Frontend & Mobile
• React, Next.js, Vue.js
• React Native & Flutter
• Angular, Ember
• TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+)
• Tailwind CSS, Styled Components
• Progressive Web Apps
Backend & Infrastructure
• PHP (5.3-8.3), Laravel, Slim, CodeIgniter
• Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI
• Node.js, Go
• AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudFront)
• Docker, Kubernetes, Vagrant
• MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
• CI/CD, Terraform, RabbitMQ
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
My Approach to Projects
Discovery & Planning
I start by deeply understanding your business needs, technical requirements, and long-term goals. This isn't just a requirements gathering session—it's a strategic planning partnership.
I'll identify potential challenges, suggest optimizations, and create a roadmap that aligns with your business objectives.
Execution & Delivery
With a clear plan in place, I execute with precision and transparency. You'll have regular updates, access to development environments, and complete visibility into the process.
I don't just deliver code—I deliver working systems that are tested, documented, and ready for production.