Myles Moore

About Myles Moore

I\'m a self-taught software engineer from Philadelphia living in Los Angeles with a background in 3D animation and film but my journey into tech began in the most unexpected place: the emergency room. During graveyard shifts, I taught myself to code by reading programming books between patients, determined to change my life and return to what I truly loved. Creating immersive experiences through technology.That passion led me to my first developer role at Lamps Plus, an IBMi shop where I grew from junior to senior-level engineer, leading projects across both legacy and modern systems. I later joined Dealer Inspire and Cars.com, where I was promoted from Software Engineer II to and now contribute to large-scale systems and developer tooling.At Cars.com, I build scalable web applications used by 30+ OEMs, dealers, and handling millions of vehicle listings. I specialize in JavaScript/Typescript, React, PHP, and Kubernetes, and work closely with teams modernizing systems with Python and Node.js/NestJs, particularly in areas like chassis commands and backend infrastructure. I\'m passionate about writing clean, readable code, and I strive to be the kind of thoughtful, supportive senior developer I wished I had when I was starting out—one who mentors, uplifts, and helps teams move forward with clarity and confidence.My love for games has always inspired my work. As a kid, I was captivated by the worlds of Kingdom Hearts II, Earthbound/Mother 3, Megaman, and the.hack// series. These games sparked my fascination with storytelling, systems, and immersive design.Outside of work, I’m an indie game developer building an Undertale-inspired fan game in GameMaker Studio 2, with plans to release original titles on GameJolt, Itch.io and Steam. I\'m also exploring larger engines like Unreal and Unity, experimenting with 3D workflows and real-time systems to bring bigger ideas to life. Recently, I’ve been developing Chestnut Hill, a social platform prototype with AI-powered content discovery, personalized feeds, and early moderation tools. It’s a passion project aimed at building a healthier, more human online space especially for creatives. I\'m actively leveling up in Python and Node.js, applying what I learn both professionally and in personal projects.When I’m not coding, you’ll find me skateboarding, on the tennis court, playing golf, or cheering on the Eagles. I’m also a big fan of Studio Ghibli, Wes Anderson, and all things 80s.Let’s connect!And most importantly: Go Birds! 🦅

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Cars Commerce

   Mar 2026 — Present

   Progressed from Software Engineer to Senior Software Engineer, leading development of scalable APIs and cloud infrastructure supporting over 30+ OEMs, dealership websites, and handling millions of vehicle listings. • Designed and implemented high-availability developer tools, enhancing API integrations across platform services. • Developed and maintained systems handling millions of vehicle inventory records, ensuring high-performance data synchronization. • Migrated legacy applications to Kubernetes-based microservices, improving deployment efficiency and reducing infrastructure costs by 30%. Built and maintained React + TypeScript/Javascript + PHP applications for internal and customer-facing tools. • Led API documentation, technical architecture, and best practices initiatives, ensuring seamless developer integrations between our dealer clients and internal users.

Education

• California Lutheran University

  Bachelor of Multimedia, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

  2011 — 2015

• Golden Valley High School

  High School Diploma

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Unreal Engine
• Visual Effects
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Event Planning
• Illustrator
• After Effects
• Photoshop
• Unity
• Oculus Rift
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Office
• Cinema 4d
• Adobe Photoshop
• Film
• 3d Studio Max
• Maya