Mae Odessa Capalla Lee
Senior Software Engineer & Full Stack Developer
Email: info@maeleedev.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mae-lee-dev
Professional Summary
Senior software engineer specializing in full-stack development and media production systems with extensive experience. Expert in Python, JavaScript, Vue.js, and cloud technologies. Proven track record of architecting enterprise-grade systems for the entertainment industry, serving major studios including Disney, Warner Bros., and Netflix. Led cross-functional teams delivering large-scale projects while optimizing system performance through microservices architecture and cloud migration.
Professional Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Company 3
March 2019 - November 2025
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 while improving system reliability and scalability.
  • Architected enterprise-grade systems serving concurrent users with high uptime
  • Led cross-functional teams of engineers delivering large-scale projects on time and under budget
  • Optimized system performance 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
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 terabytes of media content monthly, reducing processing time.
  • Designed automated media processing pipelines handling thousands of files daily with high accuracy
  • Built scalable web applications supporting concurrent users across global offices
  • Streamlined production workflows reducing project turnaround time for major film releases
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment time
Senior Software Engineer
EFILM, Hollywood, CA
March 2013 - August 2017
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.
  • Created dynamic workflow automation software in Python Django, processing millions of 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 Oscar-winning films and Emmy-nominated series
Software Engineer
EFILM, Hollywood, CA
February 2008 - March 2013
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 supporting round-the-clock operations across multiple facilities.
  • Architected distributed asset management system managing large-scale digital content with high reliability
  • Engineered enterprise web services using JBoss application server supporting thousands of daily operations
  • Built workflow automation platform in Java with Web Start deployment, reducing manual tasks significantly
  • Developed full-stack web applications using Linux/Apache, Tomcat, JBoss, JSP, JavaScript, jQuery, Java, Servlets, Struts, Tiles, EJB3, MySQL, and Perl
Software Developer / System Analyst
Tower Communications, Hollywood, CA
July 2005 - February 2008
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 through strategic design improvements
  • Developed advanced features for Electronic Management System using PERL/CGI, MySQL and HTML
  • Maintained mission-critical systems ensuring high uptime for client operations
  • Created innovative video sharing platform and social networking portal for CW Puerto Rico website
Technical Skills

Backend Development

Python 3.11+, FastAPI, Flask, Django, Eve Framework, Celery, Gunicorn, Nameko, Supervisord

Frontend Development

Vue.js 3, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, AG Grid, Chart.js

Database & Storage

MongoDB, Redis, MySQL, Elasticsearch, AWS S3, RabbitMQ

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Docker, Nginx, Apache, CI/CD, Poetry

Enterprise Technologies

Java, JBoss AS, EJB 3.0, Struts, JSP, Servlets, Hibernate, Lucene, PDFBox

Media Production

Aspera, Transkoder, Calypso, PyQt, Socket.io, WebSocket

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 CSS
Synapse 1.0
Comprehensive media asset management and workflow orchestration platform built for the entertainment industry.
Python 3.9+, Flask, Eve Framework, Celery, Vue.js 2.6, MongoDB
MetaTrack 2.0
Comprehensive media production workflow management system with distributed agent architecture and cloud integration.
Python, Eve Framework, MongoDB, Celery, AWS S3
Samsara Film Production
Enterprise film production management system managing editorial workflows, vault management, and accounting.
Java 1.5, JBoss AS, EJB 3.0, Struts 1.2, MySQL 5.x
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