Andrew F.Private profile: Upwork shows its earnings only to signed-in members, so we check it every few weeks, not daily. MRR here is a rough estimate (Upwork's six-month earnings ÷ months active). Last read Nov 5, 2026.

I'm a senior software engineer specializing in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and data-intensive applications. I help companies build reliable systems, optimize existing platforms, and solve challenging technical problems that require more than just writing code. My expertise includes Python, PHP (Laravel), MySQL, Elasticsearch, Google Cloud Platform (Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Compute Engine, App Engine, IAM), and API design. I also work extensively with AI and data processing pipelines, including named entity recognition (NER), large-scale data cleansing, search optimization, and knowledge graph technologies. I enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges such as: * Designing scalable backend services and REST APIs * Optimizing databases and SQL queries for large datasets * Building ETL and data processing pipelines * Cloud architecture, migrations, and production troubleshooting on GCP * Elasticsearch search tuning and indexing * AI-powered applications and data enrichment workflows * Performance optimization, debugging, and infrastructure automation Clients appreciate that I quickly understand unfamiliar systems, identify root causes instead of treating symptoms, and deliver practical, maintainable solutions. Whether it's fixing a production issue, designing a new service, optimizing cloud costs, or building a data platform from scratch, I focus on writing clean, reliable code that can be maintained long after the project is finished. I'm comfortable working independently, collaborating with distributed teams, and communicating technical concepts clearly throughout a project.