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 shift—from 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

• 🎬 Video Documentation - Automated video analysis and documentation generation using Claude Vision API
• 🎥 Video Generation - AI-powered video composition and generation pipeline
• 📊 Meta Extraction - Intelligent metadata extraction from media files
• 🎙️ Local Podcast - Podcast generation and management system

Production Systems

• 🏥 WordPress solutions for healthcare clients (Bluewater Area Family Health Team)
• 🔌 Custom WordPress AI chat plugins with Claude integration
• 🏠 Advanced Home Assistant deployments and automation
• 💧 Utility Monitor - Real-time water meter monitoring with computer vision

I believe in AI-augmented development—leveraging 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.

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

🟢 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."