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Michael Michalak

About

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Hello! I’m Michael Michalak, a seasoned Backend Developer and Freelance AI Agent Consultant with over a decade of handson experience building and optimizing complex digital platforms.

From deep backend architecture to cutting edge AI integrations, I help businesses scale and solve real world challenges with custom technology solutions.

Technical Background
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I found my passion for backend development while pursuing my degree in Computer Engineering. Since 2011, I’ve specialized in Drupal, building robust platforms for e-commerce, global organizations, and nonprofits.

Drupal Development
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My work focuses on complex Drupal backend architecture and custom Drupal Commerce solutions. I specialize in:

  • Building scalable backend systems for high-traffic platforms
  • Architecting entity models, custom modules, and service layers
  • Creating extensible APIs and automating backend workflows
  • Developing advanced Drupal Commerce features including:
    • Custom checkout flows and tax logic
    • Product types with dynamic pricing and attributes
    • Subscription billing, bookings, and service-based products

I work best in backend-heavy environments where performance, extensibility, and reliability are critical.

Fractional CTO Services
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As a Fractional CTO, I help startups, nonprofits, and scaling businesses make sound technical decisions. I bridge the gap between business strategy and engineering, offering:

  • Technical leadership without the fulltime overhead
  • Architecture and platform planning
  • Vendor and team evaluation
  • Long term tech roadmaps and budget alignment
  • Coaching for internal tech teams

Whether you’re building your MVP or preparing for scale, I provide the expertise to guide you forward with confidence.

AI Agent Development & LLM Consulting
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In addition to Drupal, I’m a Freelance AI Agent Developer building advanced LLM powered systems. I’ve worked with:

  • LangChain for orchestration and monitoring
  • Langfuse for observability and fine tuning agent workflows
  • CrewAI for structured, multi-agent task delegation
  • Custom AI agent development for research, summarization, and blog generation

I help teams build intelligent automation pipelines using Python, OpenAI, vector databases like ChromaDB, and modern monitoring stacks.

Current Focus
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Today, I serve as a Fractional CTO, AI Consultant, and Drupal Developer/Architect—guiding teams through technical strategy, platform scaling, and innovation initiatives. I split my time between:

  • Helping clients evolve their Drupal ecosystems
  • Leading AI powered automation projects
  • Providing CTO level guidance on infrastructure, dev processes, and emerging technologies

Whether you need a scalable platform, help modernizing legacy systems, or an AI workflow that saves your team hours. I’m here to help.

Michael Michalak
Author
Michael Michalak
Experienced Drupal consultant and Fractional CTO with over 13 years of expertise in backend development, optimization, and securing Drupal applications, specializing in custom module development, migrations, and enterprise integrations across various industries.