Hi, I'm Mae Lee

Full Stack Developer & Media Production Systems Specialist

Passionate about building scalable web applications and media production workflow systems. Experienced in Python, JavaScript, and cloud technologies.

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Mae Odessa Capalla Lee

Senior Software Engineer

About Me

I'm a senior software engineer specializing in full-stack development and media production systems. I work with Python, JavaScript, Flask, FastAPI, and Vue.js to build scalable solutions for the entertainment industry.

My expertise spans the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements to deployment. I enjoy solving complex technical challenges and optimizing systems for better performance.

Backend Development

Python, Flask, FastAPI, Django, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL, Apache

Frontend Development

Vue.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Docker, Nginx, Gunicorn, CI/CD

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Company 3

March 2019 - November 2025 (6+ years)

Leading technical innovation in the entertainment industry by architecting and delivering mission-critical software solutions that process millions of media assets annually. Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives that reduced operational costs by 40% while improving system reliability and scalability.

  • Architected enterprise-grade systems  serving concurrent users with 99.9% uptime
  • Led cross-functional teams of engineers  delivering $2M+ projects on time and under budget
  • Optimized system performance by 300%  through microservices architecture and cloud migration
  • Mentored junior developers  and established coding standards adopted company-wide

Senior Software Engineer

Deluxe Entertainment

August 2017 - March 2019 (1.5 years)

Delivered mission-critical solutions for one of Hollywood's premier post-production companies, serving major studios including Disney, Warner Bros., and Netflix. Engineered systems that processed over 50TB of media content monthly, reducing processing time by 60% and enabling faster project delivery.

  • Designed automated media processing pipelines  handling 10,000+ files daily with 99.5% accuracy
  • Built scalable web applications  supporting concurrent users across global offices
  • Streamlined production workflows  reducing project turnaround time by 40% for major film releases
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines  reducing deployment time from hours to minutes

Senior Software Engineer

EFILM, Hollywood, CA

March 2013 - August 2017 (4.5 years)

Pioneered next-generation media production platforms for Academy Award-winning post-production facility, serving blockbuster films and premium TV series. Architected comprehensive web platforms that revolutionized how production teams collaborate, reducing project coordination time by 50% and eliminating manual bottlenecks.

  • Created dynamic workflow automation software  in Python Django, processing 1M+ tasks annually
  • Developed innovative desktop application  with node-based pipeline creator using PyQt
  • Built high-performance media server  supporting real-time streaming for concurrent users
  • Delivered mission-critical solutions  for projects including Oscar-winning films and Emmy-nominated series

Software Engineer

EFILM, Hollywood, CA

February 2008 - March 2013 (5 years)

Architected enterprise-scale distributed systems for Hollywood's premier post-production facility, managing petabytes of digital assets for major studio releases. Designed and implemented core infrastructure that supported 24/7 operations across multiple facilities, handling complex workflows for high-profile projects.

  • Architected distributed asset management system  managing 100TB+ of digital content with 99.8% reliability
  • Engineered enterprise web services  using JBoss application server supporting 1000+ daily operations
  • Built workflow automation platform  in Java with Web Start deployment, reducing manual tasks by 70%
  • Developed full-stack web applications  using Linux/Apache, Tomcat, JBoss, JSP, JavaScript, jQuery, Java, Servlets, Struts, Tiles, EJB3, MySQL, and Perl
  • Optimized database performance  improving query response times by 200% through strategic indexing and refactoring
  • Documented technical procedures  and product functionalities, enabling seamless knowledge transfer

Software Developer / System Analyst

Tower Communications, Hollywood, CA

July 2005 - February 2008 (2.5 years)

Delivered cutting-edge Electronic Management Systems for major media clients, optimizing web platform performance and developing innovative features that enhanced user experience and operational efficiency across broadcast and digital media operations.

  • Optimized web platform architecture  improving application performance by 150% through strategic design improvements
  • Developed advanced features  for Electronic Management System using PERL/CGI, MySQL and HTML
  • Maintained mission-critical systems  ensuring 99.5% uptime for client operations
  • Implemented comprehensive monitoring  and debugging processes reducing system downtime by 80%
  • Created innovative video sharing platform  and social networking portal for CW Puerto Rico website

Software Engineer (Senior Project)

Helium Leak Testing, Northridge, CA

November 2004 - May 2005 (6 months)

Led comprehensive software engineering project for precision manufacturing company, analyzing complex system requirements and delivering innovative business solutions that streamlined operations and improved data accuracy for critical manufacturing processes.

  • Conducted thorough system analysis  and requirements gathering for complex manufacturing workflows
  • Designed intuitive software interfaces  improving user productivity by 40%
  • Developed robust business system software  using VB .NET with comprehensive error handling
  • Delivered complete software solution  meeting all technical specifications and business requirements

Technology Expertise

Synapse 2.0 (Modern Stack)

Python 3.11+
FastAPI
Vue.js 3
TypeScript
MongoDB
Docker
Tailwind CSS
Poetry

Synapse Web Platform

Python 3.9+
Flask
Vue.js 2.6
JavaScript
MongoDB
Redis
Chart.js
Video.js

MetaTrack 2.0 System

Python 3.6+
Eve Framework
MongoDB
Celery
AWS S3
Redis
RabbitMQ
Gunicorn

MetaTrack 1.0 System

Python 2.7-2.8
Django 1.5-1.6
MySQL
Elasticsearch
Apache
Nginx
jQuery
Aspera
Transkoder

Featured Projects

Synapse 2.0

Next-generation microservices platform built with modern technologies, featuring TypeScript frontend and FastAPI backend.

FastAPI Vue 3 TypeScript Docker Tailwind

Synapse Web Platform

Modern web platform for media production management with real-time collaboration, file processing workflows, and advanced analytics.

Flask Vue.js Redis Chart.js WebSocket

MetaTrack 2.0

Comprehensive media production workflow management system with distributed agent architecture, real-time monitoring, and cloud integration.

Python Eve MongoDB Celery AWS

MetaTrack 1.0

Enterprise-scale media production workflow management system built with Django, featuring comprehensive asset management, automated processing pipelines, and integration with specialized media tools like Aspera, Transkoder, and Calypso.

Python 2.7 Django 1.5-1.6 MySQL Elasticsearch Apache jQuery

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information System

DeVry University West Hills, CA

June 2005

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

G.P.A: 3.97

Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Science

Institute of Computer Technology College, Los Angeles, CA

June 2002

Graduated with Honors Recognition

G.P.A: 3.89

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Let's work together

I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects.
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