Engineering Leader.
Product Builder.
Team Multiplier.

Build user-centric solutions and drive growth with over 20 years of experience in full-stack development and leadership.

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Software Engineer Albert Pak
I'm Albert Pak — a software engineering leader with over 20 years of experience building full-stack products, scaling engineering teams, and driving innovation across startups and enterprises alike.
From healthcare apps that reduce chronic disease to AI-powered bots that answer complex business queries, I bring the rare ability to lead both from the code and the front. I've shipped real products, grown real teams, and delivered real business impact.
My superpower? [Turning ambiguity into clarity — and chaos into code.]

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WhatCertificationsDo I Hold?

Product-led Certification | Pendo
Product-led Certification | Pendo

Earners of this badge have demonstrated their knowledge of how to place their product at the center of the customer experience and leverage their product to solve challenges across all departments of the business, thereby being product led.Earners of this badge have demonstrated their knowledge of how to place their product at the center of the customer experience and leverage their product to solve challenges across all departments of the business, thereby being product led.

AI for Product Management | Pendo
AI for Product Management | Pendo

Earners of this badge have demonstrated their knowledge of AI for product management, including leveraging AI throughout the development life cycle and building AI-powered features.

LFS112: Ethics in AI and Data Science
LFS112: Ethics in AI and Data Science

Earners of the LFS112: Ethics in AI and Data Science badge understand the business drivers, ethical challenges, and societal impacts of both fields. They are skilled in the principles of responsible AI and Data Science, effectively addressing technical, business, and leadership challenges. Badge holders understand the ethics, definitions, and significance of both technologies, along with strategies for their ethical implementation.

LFS118: Ethical Principles for Conversational AI
LFS118: Ethical Principles for Conversational AI

Earners of the LFS118: Ethical Principles for Conversational AI badge understand and address the ethical challenges of conversational AI. They evaluate privacy risks, data collection issues, and consider the needs of vulnerable groups, including children. Badge holders can distinguish between different types of AI agents and apply ethical principles to ensure responsible use of AI, enhancing accessibility and well-being while minimizing potential harms.

WhatMy ColleaguesAre Saying

Ahmed Omar
Ahmed Omar

CEO

I've been rolling with Albert Pak for close to 20 years now, and let me tell you, without a doubt, he's an outstanding software engineering manager and technical leader that you want on your team.
What really impresses me is Albert's leadership style. Dude knows how to bring a squad together and get folks collaborating smoothly. His guidance has leveled up so many on his team. Not to mention, his commitment to mentoring and supporting my non-profit projects has been invaluable. Albert has gone above and beyond to lend his expertise to causes making a real difference in the community. In fact, his non-profit work with me even earned him The President's Volunteer Service Gold Award in education twice.
Albert's entrepreneurial spirit drives him to innovate time and money-saving solutions. His Agile and human-centered design skills ensure projects exceed expectations.
Albert's a rare breed that any team would be lucky to have. His technical genius, leadership abilities, and forward-thinking approach are unmatched. I'm looking forward to us continuing to make major moves together in this tech game, especially when it comes to driving positive change through award-winning non-profit and social enterprise work.

Brady Mortensen
Brady Mortensen

Project Manager

I highly recommend Albert for any developing and engineering of your business digital space - whether it be small or large. Aside from his long history of proven work, he is great to work with. He has a unique ability to understand use cases and requirements while catching potential issues down the road. Any company would be fortunate to have Albert join your team!

Dan DiGangi
Dan DiGangi

Software Engineering Manager

Albert and I have worked together for a long time and was one of my first and strongest recruits to my teams at DRIVIN. During a high growth period for the company we had extensive green field and legacy applications we delivered together. One particular project that exemplified his engineering skills was known at the time as OTS. It was required complex migrations including a shift to React, new authentication, Salesforce integration, car data retrieval and efficient search w/ Elastic. We would not have made it to the finish line without him. Our customer usage and positive impact was immense. Albert continues to be in my book of technical professionals I'd happily hire and collaborate with again. As a manager I can only scale so far and he consistently stepped up to lead and drive our success with little oversight. His technical, leadership, and professional skills would be a strong add for any organization. Highly recommend.

Benjamin Dange
Benjamin Dange

Product UX Engineer

I cannot say enough kind things about Albert. I've never had a manager who displayed so much support and trust in his team. Albert is the opposite of a micromanager and his approach has enabled our team to tackle daily challenges and navigate through pressure with confidence. I learned a lot and became a better developer under his supervision. Without any reservation, I can fully recommend him as a people leader and problem solver for any organization.

Gustavo Pares
Gustavo Pares

Senior Software Engineer

Albert is one of the best managers ever, he understands the process of how developers develop and offers help whenever needed, many of times the team was overwhelmed and Albert stepped in to lend a hand on getting things done. Any team which has him as a lead would truly benefit greatly by his experience and directness under stressful work environments.

Andy Gonzalez
Andy Gonzalez

Product UX Engineer

Working with Albert at JetBlue Travel Products was a revelation. It's not every day you get a boss whose strong management skills are dwarfed by his engineering talents. Solving hard architectural problems right alongside us and helping to see them through. He can not only create the vision but make the tough choices to make sure good ideas come to fruition.
A SOLID developer, he was able to lead from the front and teach us what high level innovation and execution look like. From redesigning our tech stack framework to improving state management, from custom CSR/IVR development to key code refactors, or building major CMS and analytics tools for marketing and DA teams that became the backbone of our business, he guided our hand at every step of the way.
But it was his leadership style that distinguished him most: Through his trust and provided autonomy he empowered the team to take extreme ownership and thrive. Pushing each of us to own any task and cover ground beyond what we thought was possible.
Albert has been an excellent mentor. I guarantee he will make a big impact on any team he becomes a part of. Albert, I cant wait to see what comes next for you!

Ralph Sébastien Placide
Ralph Sébastien Placide

Product UX Engineer

Working with Albert at JetBlue Travel Products has been transformative. His passion for tech is contagious, and he's a fantastic mentor. He tailors guidance, shares knowledge generously, and celebrates successes.
Beyond his technical prowess, Albert possesses invaluable soft skills. He's a patient listener, offering insightful advice and genuine encouragement throughout your journey. His dedication to fostering collaboration within the team is truly commendable, creating a space where we learn from each other, celebrate successes collectively, and support one another through challenges.
Without a doubt, Albert has significantly impacted my professional development. I'm grateful for his expertise, guidance, and unwavering support. I wholeheartedly recommend him to any company seeking a talented, passionate engineer who doubles as an exceptional mentor and valuable team player. He's an asset to any team, and I have no doubt he'll continue to inspire and empower those around him.

Thomas McFadden
Thomas McFadden

Product UX Engineer

Albert Pak is an exceptional leader and manager, and it has been an absolute pleasure working under his guidance at JetBlue Travel Products on the Product UX Engineering team.
During my time working with Albert, I have grown tremendously as an Engineer and his strong vision, clear communication and unwavering dedication to the success of the team is a primary reason why. The collaborative and supportive work environment he created has contributed to some our team's best work.
Albert's ability to let us spread our wings but also get his hands dirty when needed is what made working with him most enjoyable. He is willing to listen to ideas and concerns, and actively seek out opportunities for team members to take on new challenges and expand their knowledge. He not only sets us up for the short term but the long run as well.
His consistent ability to tackle challenges, make sound decisions, and deliver exceptional results sets him apart as a remarkable leader. Any organization would be fortunate to have him, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside him.

Afra Ahmad
Afra Ahmad

VP of Engineering

Albert is a great addition to any team; one of his many attributes include positivity, working well under pressure and eager to learn and introduce new technologies. Upon starting here at iLoan, Albert had little experience in Ember, but ramped up in no time and was a big contributor to our final release and continued to be. Co-workers all enjoyed working with him and he brought humor, knowledge and energy to the team.

Paul Blizniuk
Paul Blizniuk

Senior Software Dev Engineer

Al is a rock star developer, with a huge attention to detail, and utmost desire to pursue the latest and the greatest in web technologies. He is great at PHP, jQuery, CSS and HTML, he also rocks with Ruby. Al's attention to detail, innovative approach to building sites, entrepreneurial mindset, combined with awesome laid-back, drink-lots-of-RedBull, work-24hrs-a-day-and-get-it-done attitude, make Al a great asset on our team. His unique and versatile skills have saved the day plenty of times.

Linnae Boswell
Linnae Boswell

Director of Development, eCommerce

Al is a highly skilled developer who is always eager to expand his skill set and is a quick learner. He is dedicated, hardworking and passionate which is evident on each of his projects. He was a pleasure to work with and was excelled in both a collaborative team environment as well as solo projects.

Ahmed Omar
Dan DiGangi
Brady Mortensen
Andy Gonzalez
Thomas McFadden
Ralph Sébastien Placide
Afra Ahmad
Linnae Boswell
Paul Blizniuk
Benjamin Dange
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A list of innovative companies that I've worked for:

JetBlue Travel Products
NASDAQ
E-Trade, a Morgan Stanley Company
ForagerSCS
OpenLane
Benecure
SAVO Group
CareTree
Valuetainment
TravelClick
Midwest Fashion Week
Muslim American Leadership Alliance
Minnect
Tech in the Hood
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A few ways I can help you
01

Fractional CTO & Engineering Advisor

Helping fast-growing startups build systems that scale, teams that ship, and processes that just work. From architecture to hiring to AI integration, I cover the tech so you can focus on growth.
02

Product & Platform Consulting

I specialize in modernizing legacy systems, designing developer-friendly APIs, and building user-first platforms — without burning your team out or piling on tech debt.
03

AI Automation & Integration

Whether it's a Bedrock-powered chatbot, OpenAI-powered itinerary wizard, or sentiment analysis across support logs, I integrate LLMs and GenAI into business workflows that actually drive ROI.
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