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Michal Z.MZ

Michal Z.

Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) | AI & Backend

€440/day
Danzig, PL
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Michal

I am a Forward Deployed Engineer and Senior Backend Architect with over 25 years of hands-on experience bridging the gap between complex business challenges and deep tech production environments.

Throughout my career, including a defining 13-year tenure architecting systems for a major Swiss company, I have focused on extreme technical ownership. I specialize in fast-paced engineering that deploys production-grade AI agents, autonomous multi-agent frameworks, and scalable backend workflows directly into existing client infrastructure.

My core expertise combines a rock-solid enterprise backend stack with modern AI orchestration. I design and implement automated pipelines, programmatic SEO systems, and microservices built to withstand heavy continuous real-world load, significantly reducing manual bottlenecks and driving business efficiency.

Driven by a pragmatic, outcome-focused mindset, I deliver secure, intelligent, and cost-effective applications that work reliably from day one.

Core Tech Stack:
- AI and Automation: LLM Orchestration, OpenAI API, Claude API, n8n, Custom API Orchestration
- Backend and Infrastructure: PHP, Laravel, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis, Cloudflare, AWS, Docker, Linux
  • Polish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • German

    Basic

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Uniplex AG
    Full Stack Developer / AI Systems Engineer
    DIGITAL AND IT
    September 2013 - July 2026 (12 years and 10 months)
    Zürich, Switzerland
    I bridge the gap between complex business challenges and deep tech, deploying production-grade AI agents and robust backend workflows directly into client infrastructure.

    Forward Deployed Engineering and Stability

    With 25 plus years of engineering experience, including a 13-year high-load tenure for a major Swiss company, I act as a technical translator for enterprise clients[cite: 1]. I do not just build theoretical R and D, I specialize in fast-paced prototyping, shipping reliable, automated MVPs and production-grade architectures designed to solve operational bottlenecks.

    AI Orchestration and Tech Focus

    My expertise lies in AI Systems Architecture, LLM Orchestration, and advanced automation pipelines backed by a rock-solid Enterprise Backend with Laravel, PHP, Python, and APIs[cite: 1]. I partner with companies requiring fast, pragmatic execution of deep tech integrations, focusing on backend-heavy SaaS products, programmatic SEO systems, automated generation pipelines, and scaling autonomous workflows under heavy real-world load.

    Outcome-driven, fast, and production-grade, I deliver intelligent applications that work securely within your infrastructure in weeks[cite: 1].

    Tech stack: Laravel, PHP, Python, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Cloudflare, AWS, Docker, n8n, and modern AI LLM APIs.
    PostgreSQL Laravel 8 PHP AI Automation AI Agents
  • eCreative
    Full Stack Engineer / Lead
    January 2006 - January 2020 (14 years)
    Poland
    Architecting and delivering high-performance web applications and automation engines for global clients. Leading a small dev team while remaining 100% hands-on with systems engineering and complex backend logic.

    Core Focus:

    • Business Process Automation: Building custom engines to automate manual workflows, reducing operational costs and increasing data processing speed.
    • High-Traffic Backend Engineering: Designing and maintaining robust systems using PHP (from 5.x to 7.x) and Laravel, focused on stability and long-term maintainability.
    • Scalable Database Architecture: Expert-level database design and optimization using MySQL and PostgreSQL to handle millions of records efficiently.
    • API Ecosystems: Developing and integrating complex third-party APIs for payment processing (Stripe/PayPal), logistics, and data synchronization.

    Tech Stack (Evolutionary):

    Languages & Frameworks: PHP (Professional mastery), Laravel, JavaScript (Vue.js), HTML5/CSS3.

    Databases: MySQL (High-performance optimization), PostgreSQL, Redis.

    Infrastructure: Linux Server Administration, AWS, Docker (early adopter), Git.

    Payments & SaaS: Stripe, PayPal, Subscription-based system architecture.
    PHP/MySQL JavaScript
  • Maperia
    Backend Developer
    January 2010 - January 2016 (6 years)
    Gdańsk Metropolitan Area, Poland
    Throughout the development process, I placed a strong emphasis on performance optimisation, ensuring the backend infrastructure was fine tuned to deliver optimal speed and responsiveness. The strategic use of technologies such as Memcached and Sphinx Search further enhanced the overall performance and user experience of the application.

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Education

  • Engineer's degree
    Gdańsk University of Technology
    2002
    Engineer's degree
  • PPL(A), Private Pilot Licence
    LOT Flight Academy
    2019
    PPL(A), Private Pilot Licence

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