# Adam Stoler > Fullstack Software Engineer | Educator | Guitarist to Grammy & Tony award winners Location: United States, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/adamstoler As a results-driven software engineer with expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node, React, SQL/NoSQL databases, and the Next.js platform, I excel in addressing innovative challenges through a team-oriented approach. Formerly a world-traveling guitarist for Grammy and Tony award-winners and founder of a streetwear brand, I bring a unique, entrepreneurial skill set to contribute to a forward-looking, product-focused company committed to positive impact. - Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, - Frameworks: React, Next.js, Express, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Sequelize, Prisma, React/TanStack Query, Redux, REST, Jest, Moca, OAuth, TailwindCSS, MaterialUI, Git. - Cloud Services: Google Cloud Platform, MongoDB, Vercel. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ agile six Jan 2025 – Present ### Engineering Mentor @ Formation Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area •Lead data structure and algorithm problem coding sessions, steering the growth of engineering fellows and helping them land jobs at FAANGs and other blue-chip tech companies. •Lighthouse Award winner, recognized for positive impact on fellows. 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬: - "Adam was very articulate and precise with his explanations. It felt like I was talking to a very senior engineer. He provided a good example to emulate." - "Really liked the inclusive environment that this mentor helped create. Also they made it an open space for ideas, so that people were not afraid to speak their mind, no matter how small the idea or detail - helped fellows be more confident to think out loud" - "Adam did a great job of guiding the session. It was my first session on the Engineering Method and I definitely came out of it with a better grasp of how to employ it." ### Full Stack Software Engineer @ Artists Who Code Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 •Led front-end development and contributed to the backend architecture of a startup MVP, designing the Next.js TypeScript environment, enabling a smooth handover to more junior developers on the team. •Utilized PostgreSQL, Docker, Temporal, Puppeteer, ChatGPT for web scraping and backend processes. ### Full Stack Product Engineer @ Square Mile Labs Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Hoboken, New Jersey, United States •Developed full-stack Next.js React applications with TypeScript, Node, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, and RESTful APIs, boosting startups' data insights and operational efficiency to drive key business priorities. •Led frontend UI development for a custom ChatGPT application and A/B tested multiple OpenAI API models on function calls resulting in a 20x reduction in API costs. •Contributed reusable HTML & CSS to code library and leveraged Vercel’s CI/CD with Github which nearly doubled our team’s PR merge efficiency and expedited stakeholder previews and deployments. •Built and wrote comprehensive documentation on APIs for consumption by external dev agencies, ensuring seamless project collaboration and reducing development downtime. ### Software Developer @ Unknown Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Remote •Developed UI of an algorithm competition web app using React, Redux, PostgreSQL, JWTs, and OAuth. •Executed a responsive, mobile-friendly UI ensuring a consistent experience across various devices. •Championed accessibility standards and conducted a comprehensive audit, implementing enhancements in line with WCAG guidelines, resulting in a 30% improvement in the web application’s accessibility. •Developed a full-stack web app for Broadway tour managers, improving administrative efficiency by 40%. •Consulted clients, optimizing resource management and admin efficiency, reducing dev costs by 10-20%. ### Founder, CEO @ Queens Thread Inc. Jan 2015 – Jan 2023 | Queens, New York, United States •Managed concept-to-launch of a thriving streetwear clothing apparel brand celebrating Queens, NY. •Using customer data and A/B testing, developed strategies for product development, pricing, and marketing, continually doubling revenue YOY while increasing profit margins by as much as 30%. •Managed end-to-end operations for a portfolio of 50+ products, spearheading relationships with vendors, customers, suppliers, wholesalers, and landing accounts at two NYC airports. •Streamlined inventory tracking across systems through a Shopify e-commerce site and integrated POS. ### Guitarist - Multi-instrumentalist @ Come From Away Jan 2017 – Jan 2023 | New York, New York, United States Covered two positions on both the Broadway and US touring productions. Instruments included Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Nylon String Flamenco Guitar, Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Irish Bouzouki. ### Lead Guitarist @ Come From Away Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | United States & Canada Lead Guitarist on the award-winning Broadway musical Come From Away's first North American tour. Served as Music Librarian as well as the peer-elected Broadway orchestra steward, fostering teamwork and communication between orchestra members, department heads, and union leadership, enabling the execution of weekly strategies. ### Multi-instrumentalist, Producer, Tour Manager @ StolerMusic, Inc. Jan 2007 – Jan 2018 | World-Wide Performed internationally in 50+ countries with Grammy and Tony Award-winning and nominated artists, including Les Nubians, Keiko Matsui, Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz, Matt White, Anna Rose, Giada Valenti, and more. TV and radio appearances include Good Morning America, CBS Early Morning Show, America’s Got Talent, PBS, Voice of America, and Radio France. Produced and performed on diverse music and audio projects which includes booking and managing studio time, recruiting top talent, sound engineering recording sessions, coaching artist performances and conceptual direction, editing/mixing audio, and prepping audio product for final delivery. As a tour manager for national touring acts, I oversaw schedules, transportation, accommodations, bookkeeping, and communication with venues regarding technical requirements, all while anticipating and resolving last-minute tour challenges. As a Producer, I oversaw diverse music and audio projects which included booking and managing studio time, recruiting top talent, sound engineering recording sessions, coaching artist performances and conceptual direction, editing/mixing audio, and prepping final audio for delivery. Skills: Leadership · Oral Communication · Communication · Cross-functional Team Leadership ### Touring Guitarist @ Richard Bona Group Jan 2007 – Jan 2015 | Worldwide Performed in 50+ countries as the guitarist for Grammy award-winning Richard Bona's touring group. ### Sound Designer @ FunGoPlay Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | New York City Metropolitan Area Produced sound fx and audio landscape for online virtual world. ## Education ### Fullstack Web Development Fullstack Academy ### Master of Music in Jazz Instrumental Performance New York University ### Bachelor of Music in Music Jazz Performance and Composition New York University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/adam-stoler - Website: http://www.adamstoler.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/adamstoler JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/adamstoler/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05