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hello everyone! my name is carl reyes. i'm a

originally from southern california but currently live in new england.

i'm an experienced software engineering leader with a strong product and customer focus. i specialize in identifying what customers truly need and building solutions that deliver real value. i lead engineering teams with the same mindset—prioritizing problem-solving over technology for its own sake.

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