Resume

I've been building software for over 15 years, and for the last five, I've been hooked on AI development. It started as a way to boost my own workflow with smarter testing, automated code reviews, and instant prototypes. Then the rabbit hole opened, and I went all in. Now I'm building 8-stage prompt frameworks, self-improving RL feedback loops, synthetic training data pipelines, and real-time streaming media servers for in-meeting AI avatars.

These days I treat AI like any other part of the stack. I understand how it works, stress-test it, and only keep what's useful. I squeeze most of this work into early mornings and late nights, between managing 3½-year-old twins. When your time's precious, you quickly learn the difference between what sounds cool and what actually works.

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How I Help
AI Systems & Architecture
End-to-end design of AI systems that use real context and plug into your tools. Clear boundaries, reliable data flow, measurable outcomes.
Agent Workflows & Automation
Task-specific agents that handle the boring stuff, escalate when needed, and leave a clean audit trail.
Rapid Prototyping
Fast builds to validate ideas, from clickable demos to working internal tools. Ship, learn, iterate.
Technical Product Management
Translate strategy into shipped work. Roadmaps, prioritization, delivery that holds up under pressure.
Codebase & Infra Audits
Practical audits that flag risk, uncover leverage points, and map a path to "this actually works."
Internal Tools & Platforms
Build or harden the systems your team lives in, from dashboards to CI/CD to the glue code that keeps it moving.
AI Enablement & Training
Hands-on workshops and playbooks so teams can use AI well, not just talk about it.
Experience
Apr 2024 – Present
Technical Product Manager & AI Engineering Strategist
Acadium
  • Drove product and engineering roadmap, balancing technical architecture with strategic priorities.
  • Implemented AI-driven systems (RAG, automation, LLM integrations) to accelerate delivery and reduce engineering overhead.
  • Translated complex technical decisions into clear business insights, enabling faster stakeholder alignment.
May 2022 – May 2024
Engineering Lead & Web Director (AI Initiatives)
UNINCORPORATED
  • Led a 4-person engineering team, shipping high-performance sites and introducing AI-augmented workflows.
  • Implemented a modern page builder system, reducing development time by 45% and improving performance by 50%.
  • Directed engineering and AI initiatives, leading architectural decisions, mentoring developers/designers, and translating complex technical solutions into clear strategies for clients and executives.
Apr 2011 – Oct 2021
Founder & Software Engineer
Surreal Studio
  • Delivered full-stack solutions from design to deployment, acting as both engineer and consultant.
  • Guided clients through technical trade-offs to achieve scalable business outcomes.
  • Introduced automation/AI workflows that improved client efficiency and engagement.
Nov 2015 – Sep 2017
Full Stack Engineer
MKR
  • Directed architecture for a complete enterprise site redesign, leading a 3-person dev team.
  • Built a location finder tool that increased store visits by 25% in 3 months.
  • Mentored developers and designers, guiding technical best practices and translating complex architecture decisions into clear business value.
Apr 2015 – Nov 2015
Front-End Engineer
Humana
  • Developed rapid prototypes for internal healthcare initiatives using Lean Startup methodology to accelerate product validation.
  • Collaborated closely with UX research teams to build intuitive interfaces, reducing support volume.
  • Optimized application performance through systematic debugging and codebase improvements.
  • Created data visualization tools for team performance tracking.
Feb 2012 – Mar 2015
Web Developer
Joust Multimedia
  • Designed and developed custom, mobile-first websites tailored to client needs.
  • Led client strategy sessions to align technical solutions with business objectives.
  • Managed long-term client partnerships, handling maintenance, updates, and feature additions.
Education
Ivy Tech Community College | 2013-2015
Web Design & Development
Continuous Learning: AI/ML Systems
Self-directed learning in AI/ML systems, LLMs, and automation
Core Strengths
  • Systems thinking
  • Shipping fast safely
  • Product sense
  • Technical audits
  • Architecture diagrams that matter
  • Agent design
  • Prompt and tool orchestration
  • Data pipeline hygiene
  • Real-time streaming basics
  • API design
  • Documentation people read
  • Clear roadmaps
  • Prioritization
  • Developer experience (DX)
  • Observability basics
  • Security-minded defaults
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Cost awareness
  • Stakeholder alignment
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Mentoring engineers
  • Hands-on prototyping
  • Glue code and integrations
  • Cutting scope without losing value
Technical Skills & Technologies
  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • React / Next.js
  • Flask / FastAPI
  • LangChain
  • Rasa / spaCy
  • OpenAI / Anthropic APIs
  • Llama / HF Transformers
  • Weaviate
  • Postgres
  • Redis
  • RabbitMQ / Bull
  • WebSockets / WebRTC
  • LiveKit / mediasoup
  • Docker / Compose
  • Kubernetes
  • Azure / AWS
  • GitHub Actions
  • NGINX / Traefik
  • Terraform / Packer
  • Bash scripting
  • Vite / esbuild / Webpack
  • ESLint / Prettier / black / flake8
  • Selenium / Puppeteer
  • Cloudflare
  • Signoz basic metrics
  • FFmpeg / GStreamer
  • ClickUp / Notion for ops
  • Zapier / n8n / Make