Backend Systems & API Integration

Your tech stack,
finally working
together.

Senior-level backend consulting with a personal touch. I guide you through every step — from the first conversation to a system that runs smoothly in production.

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What working with me feels like
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You're never left guessing Clear communication at every stage — in plain language, not jargon.
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I guide you through the process From scoping to delivery, I walk alongside you the whole way.
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Senior expertise, hands-on delivery 15+ years of backend experience applied directly to your problem.
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Bilingual — English & Spanish I work seamlessly across languages and cultures.
REST API Integration Backend Architecture AI Workflow Integration Legacy System Modernization PHP & MySQL Development Technical Leadership 15+ Years Experience Bilingual EN / ES REST API Integration Backend Architecture AI Workflow Integration Legacy System Modernization PHP & MySQL Development Technical Leadership 15+ Years Experience Bilingual EN / ES
What I Do

Four things I do exceptionally well.

I work at the backend level — where platforms connect, data moves, and systems either hold up or fall apart. Over 15 years of real-world delivery.

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01
API Integration
Connecting third-party platforms, building REST endpoints, and making disparate systems communicate cleanly. If it has an API, I can integrate it.
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02
Backend Systems Development
Building backend infrastructure from scratch using PHP, MySQL, and modern frameworks. Scalable, maintainable, and built to survive production.
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03
AI & LLM Integration
Connecting AI tools into real business workflows — automating processes, generating structured outputs, and building the backend logic that makes AI actually useful.
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04
Legacy System Modernization
Assessing aging backend infrastructure and building a pragmatic path forward — without burning down what already works.
Who I Serve

Built for businesses that need a real partner, not just a vendor.

I work best with clients who have real technical complexity and want someone who stays engaged, communicates clearly, and delivers.

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Small Businesses
Growing companies that need their platforms connected and their data flowing — without hiring a full engineering team.
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Agencies
Creative and marketing agencies that need a reliable backend technical partner for client work they cannot deliver in-house.
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Mid-Size Companies
Established businesses with legacy backend systems that need modernization — done carefully, without disrupting operations.
My Promise

When you work with me, you're taken care of.

Technical work does not have to feel intimidating. I make the process clear, collaborative, and human — from the first call to the final delivery.

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Plain Language Communication
No jargon, no confusion. I translate complex technical decisions into clear options so you can make informed choices with confidence.
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End-to-End Guidance
I walk with you from scoping through delivery. You always know where we are, what's next, and what to expect.
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Responsive & Accountable
I respond within 24 hours. I meet deadlines. I flag issues before they become problems. You will not be chasing me.
Background

15 years of delivery. Not theory.

I have built backend systems for tourism campaigns, nonprofit platforms, real-time arts installations, and enterprise advertising technology. I know what it takes to ship systems that work in production.

AffinityX 13+ Years
NYC & Company Webby Award
Rainforest Alliance Nonprofit Tech
Whitney Biennial Real-Time Systems
15+
Years delivering backend systems
100%
Remote delivery since 2012
2
Languages — English and Spanish
F500
Experience with enterprise clients
Get In Touch

Let's talk about
your challenge.

No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a straightforward conversation about what you're dealing with and whether I can help. Reach out on LinkedIn and I'll respond within 24 hours.

Connect on LinkedIn

Or email me directly: info@mitlaconnect.com

Engagement Details

Availability Accepting Clients
Engagement Type Project-Based & Retainer
Delivery Fully Remote
Languages English & Spanish
Response Time Within 24 Hours