Expert in modern JavaScript ecosystems, cloud architectures, and emerging technologies, with extensive experience in fintech, Web3, and high-frequency trading systems.
I’m Michael Crow, a Senior Full Stack Engineer based in Bastrop, Texas, with over 10 years of experience building high-performance, scalable systems across fintech, DeFi, and Web3. My career started in Japan, where I engineered mission-critical FX trading infrastructure in C++ for high-frequency trading systems. That experience taught me the value of precision, reliability, and resilience under pressure, which have remained guiding principles throughout my work.
Over the years, I’ve worn many hats—backend architect, frontend engineer, and technical mentor—delivering products that have powered cross-chain messaging (LayerZero), decentralized liquidity protocols (Uniswap v3), NFT marketplaces, and DAO platforms. At LIAC Agency, I helped architect and launch an entire DAO platform from scratch, mentoring junior developers while ensuring high performance and security. At LayerZero, I scaled validator microservices that processed over 150,000 cross-chain messages daily, a project that sharpened my ability to design fault-tolerant, high-throughput systems.
What drives me is not just building technology, but building trust—whether that means shaving milliseconds off a trade execution system, adding safeguards to smart contracts, or guiding a younger developer through architectural best practices. I believe that clean architecture, reliable systems, and thoughtful mentorship create lasting impact.
Outside of work, I carry a curiosity for global collaboration (having lived and worked in Japan for years) and a love for solving complex problems with simple, elegant solutions. My journey has been one of constant learning: from C++ in high-frequency trading, to Go and Python in microservices, to React and Next.js in modern web apps.
I’m always looking for opportunities to push boundaries, mentor teams, and deliver products that don’t just work—but inspire confidence and make a real difference.