Robert McIlreavy

Principal Engineer

Building scalable web applications and leading engineering teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.

About Me

With over 12 years of experience in software engineering, I specialize in building robust, scalable web applications that serve millions of users. My journey has taken me from individual contributor to leading large engineering teams across multiple time zones.

As a Principal Engineer, I focus on architectural decisions, technical strategy, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. I'm passionate about creating systems that are not only performant but also maintainable and enjoyable to work with.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me contributing to open-source projects, speaking at tech conferences, or exploring the latest developments in web technologies and distributed systems.

Key Achievements

•Led migration to microservices architecture serving 50M+ users
•Reduced application load time by 60% through performance optimization
•Mentored 25+ engineers, with 8 promoted to senior roles

Expertise

A comprehensive skill set spanning the full stack and beyond

Frontend Architecture

React, TypeScript, Next.js, Vue.js, Web Performance

Backend & Databases

Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD

System Design

Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Scalability

Leadership

Team Management, Mentoring, Technical Strategy

Performance

Optimization, Caching, Load Testing, Monitoring

Featured Projects

Recent work showcasing technical leadership and innovation

E-Commerce Platform Redesign

Led the complete architectural overhaul of a legacy e-commerce platform, migrating to a modern microservices architecture. Improved performance by 60% and reduced server costs by 40%.

ReactNode.jsGraphQLKubernetesAWS

Real-Time Analytics Dashboard

Built a high-performance analytics platform processing 100M+ events per day. Implemented real-time data visualization and custom alerting system for enterprise clients.

TypeScriptWebSocketsRedisPostgreSQLD3.js

Developer Tools Platform

Created an internal developer platform that reduced deployment time by 80%. Integrated with CI/CD pipelines and provided self-service infrastructure provisioning.

PythonDockerTerraformReactFastAPI

Let's Connect

Open to new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations

Location

San Francisco, CA

Open to remote opportunities

/in/robertmcilreavy

GitHub

@robertmcilreavy

What I'm Looking For

✓Technical leadership roles in high-growth companies
✓Opportunities to mentor and grow engineering teams
✓Projects involving complex system architecture
✓Speaking engagements at tech conferences
✓Open-source collaboration and consulting