Frank Rao

Frank Rao is a senior software engineer specializing in backend and distributed systems, including high-throughput APIs, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure. He works across the full stack when a product requires it, focusing on scalable architecture, reliability, and translating complex requirements into maintainable production systems. His portfolio includes a distributed SaaS platform, a data and integration platform, and a commerce and payments integration architecture. He currently applies this backend and systems foundation to building reliable AI-enabled software. His technical toolkit includes TypeScript, Node.js, Python, React, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, and AWS.