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Tony Gruenwald

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Summary

Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of full-stack experience building scalable web applications, headless Shopify storefronts, and microservices-driven architectures. Specialized in Node.js, Shopify Hydrogen (Pack Digital), and AWS/GCP with deep expertise in GraphQL, serverless functions, and CI/CD pipelines. Proven success migrating enterprise systems from legacy monoliths into composable, API-first ecosystems, while delivering performant, mobile-first UIs and extensible backend services.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Software Engineer

S&S Activewear / Prime Line
04.2022 - Current
  • - Architected & deployed a Shopify Hydrogen 2 (Pack Digital) storefront, integrating with NetSuite APIs and microservices.
  • - Developed Node.js microservices for catalog sync, pricing rules, and customer data, deployed across AWS/GCP serverless environments.
  • - Optimized GraphQL/REST requests for high-volume catalogs, implementing caching, lazy loading, and server-side rendering.
  • - Led migration from Magento 2 to Shopify, ensuring full feature parity while modernizing architecture.
  • - Built and maintained custom pricing engine with metafield-driven rules for B2B bulk orders.
  • - Collaborated with internal engineering teams and external agencies to scale the headless ecosystem.

Creator & Lead Developer

CharterBot
04.2024 - Current
  • - Built a full-stack SaaS platform for fishing/boat charters using Next.js, Node.js, and Supabase.
  • - Designed a serverless microservices architecture on Vercel/AWS, integrating FareHarbor APIs for live booking and trip management.
  • - Implemented AI chatbot (OpenAI GPT-4) with real-time memory and custom prompt engineering for automated customer interaction.
  • - Developed multi-tenant onboarding wizard and automation flows, reducing manual charter admin workload by 80%.

Contract Magento Web Developer

Watermelon Web Works
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • - Extended Magento 1 & 2 platforms with custom modules in PHP/Node.js.
  • - Integrated third-party APIs, optimized backend workflows, and supported multi-store catalogs.

Web Developer / Web Development Manager

INDIVO / RDC Design Group / The Go Agency
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • - Delivered custom e-commerce sites (Magento, Shopify, WordPress) with scalable integrations.
  • - Managed hosting environments and server infrastructure to ensure uptime and reliability.

Education

B.S. - Entertainment & Media Business

Madison Media Institute
Madison, WI

Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: Nodejs, JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, React, Nextjs, Vuejs, Liquid, Tailwind CSS
  • Shopify & E-commerce: Shopify Hydrogen 2 (Pack Digital), Storefront API, Admin API, Metafields, Custom Pricing Logic
  • Architecture & Cloud: Microservices, Serverless Functions, AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway), GCP, Docker, CI/CD
  • Data & APIs: GraphQL, REST, Supabase, NetSuite ERP integrations, FareHarbor API
  • Other: Git/GitHub, Vercel, Figma, Performance Optimization, AI/LLMs (OpenAI, prompt engineering)

Websites

Certification

  • Shopify Partner & App Developer
  • AWS Fundamentals (in progress)

Timeline

Creator & Lead Developer

CharterBot
04.2024 - Current

Sr. Software Engineer

S&S Activewear / Prime Line
04.2022 - Current

Contract Magento Web Developer

Watermelon Web Works
06.2021 - 04.2022

Web Developer / Web Development Manager

INDIVO / RDC Design Group / The Go Agency
01.2016 - 01.2022

B.S. - Entertainment & Media Business

Madison Media Institute

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