Experienced Software Development & Technology Leader | AI Integration Specialist | Full-Stack Architect
I'm a veteran software engineer with 30 years of experience, evolving through every major technology shiftβfrom the early web to modern AI-powered development. I build production-ready solutions that blend deep technical expertise with cutting-edge AI capabilities.
AI-Powered Video & Media Tools
- π¬ Video Documentation - Automated video analysis and documentation generation using Claude Vision API
- π₯ Video Generation - AI-powered video composition and generation pipeline
- π Meta Extraction - Intelligent metadata extraction from media files
- ποΈ Local Podcast - Podcast generation and management system
Business & Productivity
- πΌ HyCRM - Customer relationship management system
- π Date Night - Date planning and scheduling application
- π SSL Factory - SSL certificate management and automation
Production Systems
- π₯ WordPress solutions for healthcare clients (Bluewater Area Family Health Team)
- π Custom WordPress AI chat plugins with Claude integration
- π Advanced Home Assistant deployments and automation
- π§ Utility Monitor - Real-time water meter monitoring with computer vision
I believe in AI-augmented developmentβleveraging modern AI tools to maximize productivity and deliver enterprise-quality solutions as a solo developer. I focus on:
- Intelligent automation - Building systems that work smarter, not harder
- Rapid prototyping - Moving from concept to working product quickly
- Production-ready code - 30 years of experience building systems that last
- Pragmatic architecture - Choosing the right tool for the job, every time
Languages & Frameworks
- Python (AI/ML, Computer Vision, Backend)
- JavaScript/TypeScript (React, React Native, Node.js)
- C# / .NET 8
- PHP (WordPress, Custom Plugins)
AI & Machine Learning
- Claude API (Vision, Chat, RAG)
- OpenAI GPT-4
- YOLOv8 Object Detection
- Semantic Search & Vector Databases
Infrastructure & IoT
- Home Assistant
- RTSP Camera Processing
- SmartThings Integration
- ESP32/Particle Photon
- Raspberry Pi Edge Computing
Cloud & DevOps
- WordPress Architecture
- API Development
- Database Design (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Git Workflow Mastery
Customer relationship management system designed for efficient client tracking and business workflow automation.
Suite of AI-powered video tools for automated documentation, composition, and content generation using Claude Vision API.
Intelligent system for extracting and organizing metadata from media files, enabling smart cataloging and search.
End-to-end podcast generation and management platform for local content creation.
Application for planning and scheduling date activities, making quality time effortless.
Automated SSL certificate management and provisioning system.
Comprehensive home automation setup with custom integrations, IR control systems, and voice-activated workflows.
- Three Decades of Perspective - I've seen tech cycles come and go; I know what actually works
- AI-Augmented Workflow - Fully integrated AI tools into every stage of development
- Full-Stack Versatility - From embedded systems to cloud APIs, frontend to computer vision
- Product Factory Mindset - Building multiple SaaS products with rapid iteration cycles
- Adaptable Architecture - Right-sizing solutions from edge computing to cloud-scale systems
π’ Available for Contract Work - Specializing in:
- AI integration & computer vision systems
- WordPress development for healthcare/enterprise
- Home automation & IoT solutions
- React/React Native mobile apps
- Technical architecture & consulting
I'm always interested in discussing innovative projects, especially those involving AI, automation, or solving real-world problems with elegant technical solutions.
"The best code is code that solves actual problems while being maintainable by humans."