# Michael Gastello

> Full Stack Software Engineer | React / Redux | Ruby on Rails | JavaScript | CSS3 | HTML5 | SQL | AWS

Location: Huntington, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/michaelgastello

Hello! I'm Michael, a bilingual, driven full stack software engineer who thrives on bringing concepts to life and finding solutions to challenges.

As a graduate from App Academy, I've honed my skills in a diverse range of technologies, including React, HTML, Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, SQL, and CSS. My journey through App Academy was not just about learning languages and frameworks; it was a transformative experience that fostered my problem-solving abilities and collaborative spirit.

I thrive on challenges and love crafting elegant solutions to complex problems. Whether it's creating intuitive user interfaces, architecting robust backend systems, or optimizing code for performance, I'm always excited to tackle new projects that push the boundaries of my skills.

Beyond coding, I indulge in car mechanics and soccer, both of which surprisingly enrich my programming skills. Tinkering with engines hones my attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, skills I seamlessly apply to coding complexities. Similarly, playing soccer cultivates teamwork, strategic thinking, and adaptability—traits seamlessly transferable to collaborative coding projects. These hobbies not only bring joy but also synergistically elevate my prowess in the world of programming.

I'm committed to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in software development. The tech world evolves rapidly, and I'm excited to adapt and embrace new technologies to deliver innovative solutions.

## Work Experience
### Junior Software Engineer @ Patchwork
Jan 2024 – Present | New York, New York, United States
● Built a Shopify app to streamline fulfillment with direct factory-to-customer shipping, reducing waste and boosting revenue.
● Integrated Shopify API and GraphQL API to facilitate seamless order processing and inventory management
● Designed E2E tests using RSpec, ensuring robust validation of application workflows and enhancing overall system reliability.

### Fulfillment Specialist @ Target
Jan 2018 – Present | Huntington Station, New York, United States

### Junior Software Engineer @ Forager Technologies
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | New York, New York, United States
● Develop screens for Forager - a mobile-based SaaS tool for farmers that blended operating data with finances into one simple, unified business management platform.
● Work with founders to implement code that faithfully replicates their figma-based designs & prototypes.
● Participate in weekly engineering team standups to prioritize workflows and iterate based on customer feedback.
● Refactor repetitive code into their own reusable components, enhancing maintainability and removing redundancy.
● Developed calculation modules for the ‘planning’ feature where farmers derived expected farm profitability.
● Contributed to the documentation of code to facilitate easier maintenance.


## Education
### App Academy
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michael-gastello
- GitHub: https://github.com/mgastello
- Website: https://michaelgastello.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-01