Professional Summary
Principal Product Engineer with 20+ years in full stack development and technical leadership. Since 2023, specializing in agentic AI development and LLM/SLM deployment. Expert in AWS cloud architectures, voice AI systems, and production-ready AI agent frameworks. Proficient in Python, Node.js, AWS services (Connect, Lambda, Kinesis), and modern AI frameworks (LangChain, DSPy, Pi, AWS AgentCore). Demonstrated organizational leadership in multiple roles, cultivating a large network of software engineers and technical talent.
Core Competencies
AWS Cloud Architecture
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Small Language Models (SLMs)
Voice AI & Real-time Audio
Agentic AI Development
Agentic Development Frameworks
Local LLM Development
Python & Node.js Development
CI/CD Expertise
AWS Services (Connect, Lambda, Kinesis)
API Development & Integration
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Docker)
Professional Experience
Pronetx
Principal Product Engineer
March 2025 - Present
United States (Federal Contracting Agency)
Lead GenAI Practice for AWS implementations serving federal clients (SSA, DOE, healthcare) and major brands (NYT, Petco).
- Architect AI agent evaluation systems with AWS Lambda, Connect, and Bedrock for automated transcript analysis and performance optimization
- Build prompt engineering frameworks using DSPy and custom Python/JavaScript for modular AI evaluation workflows
- Develop real-time voice AI frameworks for conversational AI applications
- Create in-house developer tools for testing generative AI flows at scale using AI-driven testing
- Engineer knowledge base integrations with custom crawlers and APIs for AI agent workflows
- Implement IaC practices (CDK, CloudFormation) with VPC-based architecture and least-privilege permissions
- Drive system refactors improving maintainability and performance while optimizing Lambda execution
- Recruit, interview, and mentor junior engineers on AI/ML best practices and AWS infrastructure
- Deliver full SDLC for household brands, bridging technical and business requirements
Vanguard Vision Technologies, LLC
Freelance Code Wizard / AI Solutions Architect
July 2023 - March 2025 (1 year 9 months)
United States
- Built custom AI automation solutions using LLMs and natural language processing
- Modernized 15-year-old Abatix.com with React front-end and custom e-commerce modules integrated with legacy systems
- Recruited, hired, and mentored junior developers in modern full stack development
- Architected custom data processing pipelines using Python frameworks tailored to complex business requirements
- Implemented ComfyUI workflows for AI image generation pipelines
- Deployed private LLM solutions for organizations requiring data privacy
City of Shreveport
Chief Technology Officer
January 2019 - December 2022 (4 years)
Shreveport, Louisiana
- Grew IT department from 20 to 60+ employees, creating data science, GIS, and Smart City divisions
- Built Shreveport's first Real-Time Crime Center at fraction of typical costs using innovative partnerships
- Developed open-source public safety cameras and IoT solutions for citywide deployment
- Created Digital Divide mapping solution using IoT on garbage trucks, securing $500K in funding
- Migrated 1,200+ endpoints to O365 with city-wide 2FA
- Implemented cloud backup and anomaly-based threat protection against ransomware
- Managed media relations, public speaking, and technology education initiatives
- Transformed IT culture, reducing HR complaints to near zero through improved transparency
Twin Engine Labs
CEO
August 2010 - January 2019 (8 years 6 months)
Shreveport, Louisiana
- Scaled mobile app company from 2 to 16 employees, producing award-winning applications
- Developed "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" (based on Oscar-winning short film)
- Partnered with major brands: Cisco Networks, American Songwriter Magazine, Symantec
- Won 2012 Gold Winner for Mobile Applications - Entertainment and multiple industry awards
- Led ideation, monetization, technical execution, and team growth
RubyEngineer.com
Owner / Contract Ruby Developer
March 2009 - August 2010 (1 year 6 months)
Shreveport, Louisiana
- Built services using Ruby and NoSQL backends (Redis, CouchDB, MongoDB)
- Implemented AI programming: Naive Bayes Classifiers and Sentiment Analysis
- Delivered rapid prototypes enabling quick entrepreneurial decisions
Earlier Career Highlights
Wieck Media - Development Manager (2009-2010) & Lead Developer (2007-2008)
- Managed engineering teams and deployment strategies
- Led Ruby on Rails development with PostgreSQL/MySQL
Highform, Inc - Lead Ruby Developer (2009)
- Implemented EC2 auto-scaling, reducing costs 60% during low traffic
- Built automated parsers handling 10,000+ items with millisecond response times
Technical Expertise
AI & Machine Learning:
Large Language Models (GPT, Claude), Small Language Models (SLMs), Local LLM Development & Deployment, OpenAI API, Agentic AI Frameworks, NLP, Sentiment Analysis, Naive Bayes Classifiers
LLM Frameworks:
Deep expertise in DSPy and AWS AgentCore
Vector Databases & RAG:
Expertise in AWS Bedrock Knowledge Bases, Pinecone, PGVector, RAG tools and chunking strategies
AWS Services:
Connect, Lambda, Kinesis, Chime SDK, S3, EC2, CloudFront, API Gateway
Voice & Audio:
Real-time Audio Processing, Voice AI Systems, WebRTC
Programming Languages:
Python, Node.js, JavaScript, Ruby, C#/.NET, SQL
Frameworks & Tools:
React, Svelte, Docker, Sinatra, Rails, Bolt for Python, ComfyUI
Databases:
PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, CouchDB, SQL Server
IoT & Hardware:
ESP32, OpenFlexure Microscopes, Smart Home Automation, Custom IoT Solutions
