Queens, New York.
About
As a self-taught software engineer, I’ve built a career that runs from J.Crew’s digital experiences to shipping UI for the Grand Theft Auto series at Rockstar Games. Today I’m a senior full-stack engineer at Grow Therapy, where I build reliable, easy-to-use tools for clinicians and patients using TypeScript/React, Python/Flask, GraphQL, and Postgres. Previously, I led UI/UX development at Seeds Investor, aligning code quality, design, and business goals to ship with speed and polish. Being self-taught makes me relentlessly curious, practical, and committed to leaving systems cleaner than I found them.
My academic background in Psychology and Public Relations gives me a people-first lens for understanding user needs and communicating trade-offs across product and engineering. I also tinker in fintech: I founded Turtto.com, an ETF comparison platform, and I built a Node.js automation for investing in Prosper loans. At Grow Therapy I focus on measurable impact — for example, an overhaul of invoice validation and error handling helped reduce claim denials by 37% while lowering support overhead.
When I’m not working, I’m playing basketball, hiking, or recharging with my wife Anna, our daughter Nova, and our pets. I’m also deep into sci-fi lately and teaching myself piano.
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In this ever-evolving world of technology, collaboration fuels innovation. So whether you're intrigued by my work, have an idea for a potential project, or just want to exchange thoughts on the latest tech trends, I'd be thrilled to chat with you! No idea is too big or small, and the simplest "hello" can lead to the most meaningful dialogues. So go ahead, let's connect and create something extraordinary together!
Feel free to email me at frankie.ottomanelli(at)gmail(dot)com.