Omar Flores

About Omar Flores

Senior Software Engineer | AI Systems & Automation | Backend & Product-Focused BuilderI’m a software engineer passionate about building robust backend systems, AI-powered workflows, and automation platforms that solve real-world problems.My background is rooted in designing scalable APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems, with a growing focus on AI integration and workflow automation. I enjoy taking ideas from concept to production—balancing clean architecture with practical delivery. What I’m Working OnI’m currently building AI-driven automation systems using tools like n8n and modern AI models, focused on:Intelligent inboxes & signal-over-noise systemsAI agents that automate repetitive decision-makingBackend services that support reliable, scalable automationThese projects are centered on helping individuals and businesses save time, reduce cognitive load, and operate more efficiently.🧠 Engineering MindsetI care deeply about maintainability, observability, and system clarity. I gravitate toward problems that require thoughtful design, not just code. Let’s ConnectOpen to conversations around backend engineering, AI systems, automation, and early-stage product building. Always happy to connect with people building interesting things.

Experience

1. Senior-software Engineer

   LevelBlue

   Sep 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Architected and deployed over 10 microservices, optimizing for maximum efficiency and reliability. Automated the deployment of containerized applications to Kubernetes clusters integrating Nexus, Docker, and Spinnaker, reducing deployment time by up to 80%. Coordinated with development and operations teams across multiple regions, including Spain and Ireland, ensuring seamless communication and project alignment. Delivered regular project updates and feature demos to stakeholders and team members, enhancing transparency, gathering feedback, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Designed and executed automated test suites using Cypress, increasing test coverage by 60% and reducing regression testing time by up to 90%. Developed and optimized build pipelines in Bitbucket, leveraging parallelization techniques to reduce build times by 75%. Implemented comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions using Datadog, Grafana, and ElasticSearch, leading up to a 90% improvement in issue detection and resolution times. Leveraged Jira for tracking project progress and managing sprints; documented project workflows and knowledge in Confluence, enhancing team collaboration and reducing onboarding time for new team members by up to 30%. Performed elaborate code reviews and managed pull requests, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices. Revamped database performance through query optimization and strategic indexing; slashed query execution time by up to 99% and introduced caching for frequently accessed data, dramatically reducing overall database load. Served as a first responder for critical system issues, taking shifts every quarter and ensuring a rapid response time, which contributed to a 40% reduction in average incident resolution time.

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering

  2018 — 2021