Michelle Vava

About me

I’m a full-stack software engineer specializing in modernizing complex, business-critical workflows into reliable web and mobile systems. Much of my work sits at the intersection of legacy tooling, nuanced business logic, and user-facing applications that need to be both correct and usable.

I have extensive experience replacing Excel-driven processes with scalable software, particularly in pricing, underwriting, and operational systems where errors carry real financial and regulatory risk. I care deeply about correctness, system boundaries, and long-term maintainability — not just shipping features.

My approach is pragmatic and product-driven: understand how people actually work, respect existing constraints, and design systems that improve reliability without adding unnecessary complexity.