Michael Less
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Michael Less

Full-Stack Software Engineer focused on building intelligent, user-first applications. Passionate about clean architecture, AI integration, and modern cloud infrastructure.

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Featured Work

CareerOS

A comprehensive AI career platform designed to modernize the job search. It replaces spreadsheets with a Kanban-style tracker and acts as a copilot by using Generative AI to tailor resumes and script interview answers using the STAR method.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwindPrismaPostgreSQLGemini AI
Launch DemoSource Code
CareerOS Dashboard

Selected Projects

Class Scheduler screenshot

Class Scheduler

A Senior Project tool helping Iowa State University staff optimize class timeslots based on student availability data. Built with Electron for cross-platform desktop usage.

ReactElectronTypeScriptNodeJSSQLite
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Messaging App screenshot

Messaging App

A robust real-time chat application featuring secure authentication and instant user-to-user messaging.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwindPrismaPostgreSQL
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Technical Expertise

Frontend & UI

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSElectronFramer Motion

Backend & Data

Node.jsPythonJavaPostgreSQLPrisma ORMSQLC

Cloud & DevOps

AWSDockerGit/GitHubCI/CDJest/MochaAgile/Scrum