# Logan Gants > Tech Lead & Full-Stack Software Engineer @ BrightAI Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/logangants Tech Lead and Full-Stack Software Engineer at BrightAI, focusing on scalable multi-tenant architectures, IoT, and AI-driven optimization. I oversee technical strategy and execution across Mobile (Android/iOS), Cloud, Web, Edge, and AI platforms within the HVAC vertical (ComfortAI). My work spans Node.js/NestJS, TypeScript, and Python, with a strong emphasis on system design, automation, and platform reliability. I’m passionate about combining technical depth with process improvement - Architecture Reviews, Incident Management, and Agile/Jira best practices - to accelerate delivery and raise quality. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ BrightAI Jan 2023 – Present • Assumed Tech Lead responsibilities in early June 2025, overseeing the HVAC vertical (ComfortAI) across Mobile (Android & iOS), Cloud, Web, Edge, and AI domains. • Designed and implemented a hub-and-spoke data model for robust data isolation across business partners; cutover with with zero incidents. • Redesigned user onboarding to streamline flows, improve user experience, and support data isolation across tenants. • Designed, built, and deployed several cloud services on Node.js/NestJS/TypeScript with: AWS, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes + ArgoCD, Terraform, and Auth0. • Introduced new Architecture Review and Incident Management processes to drive stakeholder alignment and tighten feedback loops. • Introduced processes improvements to strengthen Jira hygiene and Agile practices (e.g. refinement, planning, retros) to improve prioritization and throughput/velocity. ### Founder & CEO @ Freeferral Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • Designed, built, and deployed all applications over a four-year period (beginning in late-2018) as a professional development side project. Notable aspects include ◦ 25 unique server-side rendered web pages ◦ 12 Docker containers, which run applications that include: Django, Celery Worker, Celery Beat, Flower, Express.js, PostgreSQL, Nginx, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Filebeat, and Redis ◦ 80 GraphQL operations, which includes: 50 mutations, 29 queries, and one subscription ◦ 12 internal REST endpoints provide functionality such as: logging, image uploads, search, web sockets, etc. ◦ 10 external REST API integrations provide functionality such as: IP geolocation, autocomplete, etc. ◦ ~120 normalized database tables ◦ ~1,300 AWS configuration items across production and development environments ◦ ~300,000 lines of code upon project completion (excluding dependencies) • The core technologies include: Python, Django, Celery, Flower, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express.js, Apollo, GraphQL, Nginx, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Redis, PostgreSQL, Docker, and Terraform. Additionally, the core AWS technologies include: VPC, IAM, Route53, WAF, ALB, EC2, ECS, Fargate, ElastiCache, Aurora, CloudFront, S3, Cognito, and CodeDeploy. • More details about the technical stacks are available on StackShare: https://stackshare.io/companies/freeferral. ### Principal Software Engineer @ Capital One Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 • Spearheaded the design and implementation of a unified search experience using Elasticsearch, generating $12M in annual recurring revenue by improving search relevance. • Moderated Dynamic Application (DAPP), which is Capital One’s customer-facing credit card application platform using React and Node.js. • Rewrote the form field implementation to improve accessibility, eliminate code duplication, and promote component reuse. • Contributed to multiple credit pre-approval integrations for third-party partners, reducing delivery time from 12 weeks to 4 weeks. • Mentored several junior engineers to build technical and professional skills. ### Senior Software Engineer @ Capital One Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Richmond, Virginia, United States • Built a WAI-ARIA complaint React autocomplete form field with remote fetch and corresponding backend Node.js service. • Collaborated with stakeholders to plan and lead development of a Node.js microservice for small business credit card applications. • Redesigned and led development of the Draft feature, enabling prospective credit card applicants to save, resume, and update incomplete applications. ### Senior Software Engineer @ TDS Telecommunications LLC Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Madison, Wisconsin Area • Led a team of five developers in the creation of a real-time diagnostic support portal that provides real-time and historic data for 250,000+ pieces of equipment. • Utilized latest versions of frontend and backend technologies, such as: JavaScript, React, MobX, Jest, Webpack, Python, Django, and Django REST Framework. • Supported extensions of the portal that serve additional business units. ### Software Developer @ Autobrain Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater New Orleans Area • Maintained a Rails/React customer service portal and supported onboarding of a third-party support provider. • Implemented PaperTrail gem to audit changes by customer service representatives. • Developed services that supported retail expansion and rollout to 2.500+ Walmart stores. • Supported integration of Stripe and Shippo APIs. ### Business Consultant @ Gannett Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | McLean, VA • Conceptualized and pitched an innovative engagement platform to Gannett C-Suite executives, subsequently invited to lead development and implementation of the platform within the Gannett Innovation Lab. • Prepared platform financial models, marketing plans, and promotional materials to facilitate product launch.   • Identified and contracted external vendor to assist with technical platform development. ### Operations Analyst @ ArentFox Schiff Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | Washington, DC • Managed a domain registration project that entailed updating registration information for +5K domain names in +100 countries. • Supervised a file rectification project that repaired a longstanding incongruity with +3K physical files. • Developed new policies and procedures to manage client correspondence that resulted in a 50% increase in task efficiency. • Created an automated system to compile statistical data and generate monthly client reports that resulted in a 25% increase in task efficiency. • Implemented new methods to monitor +40 international domain name expiration deadlines. • Maintained a database containing +1.4K intellectual property infringement matters for a client with annual revenues in excess of $2.3B. • Conducted extensive research on prospective infringement matters and summarized findings for senior-level attorneys on a regular basis. ### Student Office Assistant @ University of Wisconsin-Madison Dean of Students Office Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 | Madison, WI • Created and distributed +700 student misconduct letters. • Assisted with the production of annual student misconduct reports. • Updated contents of the employee handbook utilized by other student employees. • Advised professional administrative staff on various student matters. ## Education ### Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 ### Full Stack Web Development Immersive Flatiron School Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 ### Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication University of Wisconsin-Madison Jan 2009 – Jan 2012 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/logangants --- Source: https://flows.cv/logangants JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/logangants/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22