I specialize in building scalable digital platforms and leading high-performing dev teams across edtech and SaaS sectors. My passion lies in solving real-world problems through clean architecture, design systems, and innovative engineering.
- 🧠 Leading product architecture and development at OctoTEK, a platform delivering intelligent, scalable, full-stack solutions for modern businesses.
- 🛠️ Engineering the next generation of education platforms at STEAM on Demand®, building tools that empower young learners globally.
- 🧑💼 Managing and mentoring developers at Lyricos Learning LLC — driving cross-functional collaboration and innovation.
- 🔍 Exploring advanced frontend ecosystems with Next.js, React, and GraphQL, paired with robust backends in Node, Firebase, and MongoDB.
- 💼 8+ years crafting full-stack experiences for startups, scale-ups, and educational orgs.
- 🧑🏫 Advocate for hands-on learning, code literacy, and accessible tech — reflected in platforms like STEAM On Demand®, STEAM Depot℠, IDEA Lab Kids™, and LEXAClass.
- ⚒️ Tech Stack:
.js.ts.php.py.java.html.css.graphql.json.bash - 🌍 Open Source Enthusiast | Community Contributor | Design Thinker
- 🤝 Let’s chat about systems design, UI/UX strategy, Firebase integrations, React ecosystems, and startup scaling.
- 📫 Reach me: mabast@octotek.io
- 🌐 Let us bring your idea to reality: OctoTEK.io
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When I’m not building code, I’m probably on the ice rink working on my slapshot 🏒
