Gabriel Simao

About Me

Background, approach, and ways to connect.

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Experience

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Work and Education

  1. Aug 2022 to present

    Full Stack Web Developer

    JDS Industries · Sioux Falls, SD

    Backend and full-stack engineer on a wholesale e-commerce platform: warehouse routing, order pipelines, search, and the APIs behind them. Currently leading the legacy-to-modern storefront migration and the AI-agent pipeline that drives it.

  2. Aug 2020 to May 2022

    Project Lead and Lead Developer, 3 O'clock Horror

    Student studio, Dakota State University · Madison, SD

    Led a team of eight developers, artists, and sound designers through a full production cycle to a PC and Android release on Steam, including a three-month mobile port.

Education

  • 2018 to 2022

    B.S. Computer Science and B.S. Game Design

    Dakota State University · Madison, SD

More About Me

What I Build

Backend systems, APIs, and e-commerce tools that solve real operational problems, with an eye on front-end design and usability. Most of my recent work is order pipelines, warehouse optimization, search, automation, and keeping production systems reliable.

Beyond the Code

Outside of work, I still enjoy video games, disc golfing, and whatever popular shows are out there. If I ever get bored, I shift to using my creativity outside of coding; exploring silly game ideas, art, or music. And if none of that helps, I go bother my cat, Mildred.

Areas of Expertise

API ArchitectureBackend SystemsE-commerce PlatformsFulfillment OptimizationPerformance OptimizationAutomation & Workflow SystemsCI/CD & DeploymentInfrastructure Reliability

Design Philosophy

  1. 01

    Solving Problems

    It starts from a need to solve a problem or create something useful, establishing the requirements and constraints before jumping into design or code.

  2. 02

    Accessible First

    Users deserve a great experience, regardless of how they access the web or application. Whether on computers, tablets, or phones, the design should focus on the people who will use it while ensuring accessibility for everyone.

  3. 03

    Performance Matters

    Fast load times and smooth interactions are great for user experience and overall satisfaction.

  4. 04

    Code Quality

    Clean, well-documented code that's easy to maintain and extend.

An Interview!

Check out the Twitch interview I did with the Gaming Morning Show during my last year at DSU.

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