Senior Solutions Architect designing and guiding enterprise and SaaS platforms in complex operational domains, including supply chain systems at scale. I’m known for bringing clarity to complex systems, making sound architectural decisions, and guiding teams toward higher-quality, more reliable platforms that evolve responsibly over time.
I'm Melissa Bolcar — a Senior Solutions Architect known for bringing clarity to complex problems and turning ambiguous requirements into practical, scalable solutions. I'm a quiet, data-driven change agent who helps teams improve quality and delivery consistency through strong SDLC practices, automation, and reliable release patterns.
I work best at the intersection of business and technology, keeping stakeholders aligned and helping teams move forward with confidence. This portfolio highlights how I think and operate: the architectures I've shaped, the tradeoffs I've navigated, and the systems I've helped modernize across enterprise and SaaS—especially in operational domains like supply chain where reliability matters.
MyNextHome is a real estate market analytics platform that helps homebuyers and investors identify the best geographical areas for investment using a comprehensive multi-factor scoring system. By analyzing market trends, demographic data, and economic indicators across the entire US, the platform provides data-driven insights to make informed real estate investment decisions.
Next Investment is a stock market analytics platform that helps investors identify the best stocks for investment using a comprehensive multi-factor scoring system. By analyzing market trends, financial data, and economic indicators, the platform provides data-driven insights to make informed stock market investment decisions.
NextBusinessIdea is a SaaS platform that helps entrepreneurs identify underserved markets through data-driven market analysis, AI-powered insights, and comprehensive business intelligence. Built with Next.js 14, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL, deployed on Vercel, Railway & Supabase.
A centralized documentation application that aggregates and organizes documentation across all Git repositories. This platform provides a unified interface for browsing, searching, and managing technical documentation, making it easier for teams to maintain knowledge consistency and discover relevant information across multiple projects and codebases.
ApplyMate automates the job application process by generating tailored cover letters and optimized resumes in seconds. The platform uses AI-powered precision to maintain your authentic voice while ensuring zero fabrication, helping you review AI suggestions, approve changes, and submit professional documents without leaving your workflow.
Automated detection and synchronization of Oracle PL/SQL changes into Git/Bitbucket to improve quality, auditability, and developer productivity.
Protected factory SLAs by removing critical-path bottlenecks and delivering start plans 1–3 hours earlier.
Replaced legacy mainframe report with modern web UI and real-time SAP service, improving planner productivity.
Automated identification, archiving, and removal of unused database objects to reduce tech debt and improve audit readiness.