# Kirk Duchesne > Principal Software Engineer Location: Tampa, Florida, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kirkduchesne Principal Software Engineer | AI-Driven Systems Architect I am a Principal Software Engineer with a proven track record of architecting and scaling mission-critical frontend systems for multi-billion dollar platforms. Most recently, I served as a technical authority at Ferguson, where I led the frontend evolution and high-stakes migration of Build.com to the newly launched FergusonHome.com. My expertise lies at the intersection of technical strategy and high-conversion engineering. Why Partner With Me? Checkout & Cart Specialist: I have deep-tier experience owning the most sensitive part of the e-commerce funnel. I architected checkout systems that handle millions of monthly transactions with sub-second performance and 99.9% reliability. AI Agent Orchestration: I stay at the absolute cutting edge of the industry, integrating autonomous AI agents and high-tier orchestration into the development lifecycle. I specialize in context engineering and AI-assisted workflows that accelerate feature delivery from weeks to days without sacrificing enterprise-grade stability. Platform Migration & Modernization: I don’t just write code; I lead transitions. I successfully navigated the complex architectural shift from legacy frameworks to modern, edge-ready stacks for national retail brands. Performance Engineering: I am obsessed with Core Web Vitals. I implement advanced strategies like streaming SSR, intelligent asset loading, and edge caching to ensure a seamless UX that directly drives SEO and conversion. Architectural Governance: I build systems that scale. From designing robust, accessible Design Systems to establishing CI/CD and observability standards, I ensure codebases remain maintainable for large-scale engineering organizations. Whether you are looking to migrate a massive enterprise platform, optimize a high-traffic checkout flow, or architect a greenfield SaaS product using the latest in AI-integrated web technology, I bring the "big tech" rigors and startup-level speed required to deliver world-class result ## Work Experience ### Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer @ Eolian Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Tampa, Florida, United States ### Mid-Level Application Developer @ Spathe Systems Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Tampa, Florida, United States ### Software Developer @ United States Air Force Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 I leveraged programming languages like C++, Java, Python, and JavaScript to develop various tools. Also, I handled UI/UX by bringing designs to life with CRUD capabilities. Developed systems with front-end and back-end functionality to create full-stack applications. ## Education ### Information Systems Security in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance American Public University System Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kirk-duchesne --- Source: https://flows.cv/kirkduchesne JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kirkduchesne/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22