Available Immediately for Contract & Full-Time Roles

I engineer high-performance React architectures and secure Java backend systems.

Full-Stack Software Engineer specializing in UI optimization, resilient cloud uploads, and legacy stack modernization.

From Silicon to Software.

My engineering career didn't start in the browser; it started on the motherboard. I spent my first four years in VLSI Verification, hunting deeply embedded logic bugs and testing complex hardware systems. In silicon, there is zero margin for error.

When I pivoted to software engineering, I brought that hardware-level rigor with me to the web. Transitioning to full-stack development, I quickly gravitated toward architectural challenges—the kind where performance, memory management, and system stability dictate success.

At Sonetel, this translated into driving legacy stack modernizations, cutting CI build times by 55%, and refactoring complex React state architectures to scale elegantly. Today, whether I am building secure TypeScript cloud workflows or scaling Java microservices, my philosophy remains the same: engineer resilient systems that never fail the user.

2017 — 2021

VLSI Verification

Tested complex hardware systems and automated validation workflows at Open-Silicon.

2022 — 2026

Software Engineer II

Pivoted to software at Sonetel. Led legacy React modernizations and built enterprise Java microservices.

Present

Full-Stack Engineer

Engineering high-performance React architectures, secure Java backends, and accelerating feature delivery via AI-assisted workflows.

Proven Record

Business Impact & Case Studies

Delivering measurable enterprise outcomes through rigorous engineering and architectural clarity.

Conversion Optimization

Rescued a failing checkout flow by diagnosing gateway restrictions and resolving silent API errors, boosting successful checkouts to 75-80%.

Revenue Recovery & Diagnostic Triage

Performance & CI/CD

Modernized a legacy React/Node.js stack and migrated to Webpack 5, cutting CI build times by 55%.

Developer Velocity & Build Scaling

AI & Backend Scaling

Developed full-stack AI features (call summaries) and engineered a resilient 2GB multipart client-side upload system.

Resilient Systems & Applied AI

Code Craftsmanship

Open Source & Hackathons

Architecting robust open-source libraries and building full-stack products for high-stakes hackathons.

cloud-multipart-uploader

A framework-agnostic TypeScript streaming engine for AWS S3 and GCP with resilient network recovery. Designed to handle unreliable network conditions seamlessly.

TypeScript • Streaming Engine • Cloud StorageView on npm
@malconlobo/react-utility-hooks

An optimized library enforcing clean frontend architecture and state synchronization. Minimizes re-renders and establishes predictable state boundaries.

React • Custom Hooks • ArchitectureView on npm
PawReach (Hackathon)

A full-stack, dual-database (Postgres + MongoDB) animal rescue emergency platform with real-time email dispatch and a secure rescuer portal.

Next.js • Express • Postgres

Verified Reputation

Executive Endorsements

Direct recommendations from C-level executives and engineering leadership validating deep expertise and execution.

Direct Manager
SV

Sai Prabhakar Varanasi

Vice President, Product Development at Sonetel

Managed Malcon directly

"Malcon is a great example of someone who can come in as an intern and grow into a core resource. He went from fixing minor bugs to completely redesigning and rebuilding the Sonetel web app from the ground up. He is highly skilled in modern development methods, especially when it comes to using agentic AI tools like Claude Code and VSCode+Cline effectively. As a full-stack developer, he built some excellent AI-backed features for us... I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a capable, adaptable AI-first builder/Engineer."

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Prashant Pant

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Sonetel

"I’ve had the opportunity to see Malcon grow from an intern into a strong engineer over the past four years. What always stood out to me was that he didn’t just focus on the technical solution. He naturally tried to understand the customer and business side of the problem as well, which helped him make better decisions and contribute more effectively to discussions. Malcon communicates clearly, brings thoughtful perspectives... I’d happily recommend him."

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Henrik Thomé

CEO at Sonetel (Global Listed SaaS Company)

"I have had many interactions with Malcon across the years, and have always found him to be professional, committed and easy to communicate with. His opinions and feedback regarding user interfaces have always been thoughtful and relevant. I can certainly recommend Malcon as a solid software engineer."

Domain Competence

Technical Arsenal

Specialized expertise across modern frontend ecosystems, enterprise backend systems, and rigorous testing infrastructures.

FE

Frontend

React JSNext JSMobXZustandTypeScriptTailwind
BE

Backend & Cloud

JavaSpring BootPostgreSQLMongoDBKafkaAWS
QA

Testing & Analytics

JestPlaywrightMixpanelApplication Insights