01 · AI / Platform
AI Content Automation Platform
Architected an AI-driven content generation platform with retrieval workflows, vector stores, prompt orchestration, and evaluation loops.
Python · OpenAI APIs · React · Next.js · Supabase
Intro
Ian Magtaas
Senior Software Engineer · Technical Lead · Platform & AI Systems Engineer
I build scalable backend systems, developer platforms, AI-powered applications, and high-traffic web products. 12+ years across architecture, distributed systems, API design, cloud-native delivery, and hands-on engineering.
12+ yrs experience
Platform architecture
AI / LLM systems
Hands-on technical lead
Work
Selected engineering work.
Production systems spanning AI automation, acquisition platforms, analytics instrumentation, and developer tooling.
02 · Architecture
Global Multi-Brand Platform Architecture
Designed scalable domain and platform architecture for multi-market launches while reducing operational and SEO configuration complexity.
WordPress · Gutenberg · PHP · Platform Design
03 · Analytics
Snowplow Analytics Standardization
Led platform-wide tracking standardization, replacing fragmented instrumentation with a unified, scalable analytics foundation.
Snowplow · Event Instrumentation · Observability
04 · Engineering
Affiliate Platform & Developer Tooling
Built affiliate growth mechanics, commission logic, visual regression tooling, and automation that improved release safety.
Go · Vue.js · CI/CD · Automation
More work
More case studies coming soon.
Screenshots, architecture notes, and project links are being prepared for the next update.
Stack
Tools I’ve built with.
Not a wishlist — the stack behind shipped systems, platforms, and automation.
Languages
PythonJava / Spring BootGoPHPTypeScriptSQL
Backend & Platform
Distributed SystemsMicroservicesREST APIsDockerKubernetesAWS
AI / Automation
LLM AppsOpenAI APIsRAGVector SearchPrompt OrchestrationEvaluation
Frontend & CMS
ReactNext.jsVue.jsWordPress / GutenbergDrupalPlaywright
About
Engineer first, architecture-minded always.
Senior engineer and technical lead with a strong background in distributed systems, platform design, API architecture, performance optimization, developer tooling, and LLM-powered products. I operate as both a hands-on IC and technical direction-setter.
Timeline
2023 — Present
Team Lead / Senior Developer
Silverspin
2019 — 2023
Architect
Silverspin
2017 — 2019
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Silverspin
2015 — 2017
Software Developer
RareJob Philippines
Contact
Let’s build systems that hold up.
Manila, Philippines · Open to remote collaboration