About Me

I'm a Full-Stack & AI Engineer based in San Diego, building production AI agents grounded in live data. Currently shipping ChopBot — an OpenAI-function-calling agent over a Postgres of 100+ US grocery chains. I've built and shipped three production web platforms solo, end to end. Seeking full-stack or AI engineering roles at AI-native startups where founder-builder experience is a multiplier.

How I Build

I ship daily using an agentic dev workflow with Claude Code — driving planning, code review, and execution via CLAUDE.md context, custom slash commands, and structured prompts. I own products end-to-end: AI agent design, backend services, schema design, deployment, analytics, and iteration based on real user behavior.

I also ship and market consumer-facing products — combining engineering execution with SEO, content engines, and social distribution across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Google.

Education

University of Connecticut

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.50 / 4.00

Storrs, CT • Aug. 2018 – May 2022

Core Competencies

AI agent & LLM tool design • OpenAI function calling • RAG / live-data grounding • Agentic dev workflows (Claude Code, MCP-aware tooling) • Full-stack web development (Next.js, TypeScript, Python) • API design & integration • Performance & caching • Authentication & payments • Cloud deployment & monitoring • SEO & analytics-informed iteration

Additional Strengths

  • Domain/DNS setup and multi-environment deployments (custom domains, redirects, SSL, CDN layers)
  • Production integration work: webhooks, OAuth/API scopes, rate limits, and secure server-side keys
  • Search and discovery systems using analytics + SEO (Google Search Console, content iteration, indexing hygiene)
  • Community and growth loops via Discord and social channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)

Technical Skills

AI / Agentic Development

  • OpenAI function calling (multi-tool orchestration, structured outputs)
  • RAG / live-data grounding patterns over Postgres
  • Claude Code — daily agentic dev workflow (CLAUDE.md, slash commands, structured prompts)
  • MCP-aware tooling and agent-friendly internal APIs
  • Prompt engineering and runtime SQL rewriting for safe model-to-DB queries

Frontend

  • Next.js 14 (App Router)
  • React
  • TypeScript, JavaScript
  • Server-Sent Events (streaming UIs)
  • React Native (iOS)
  • HTML, CSS

Backend

  • Python (Flask, scraping pipelines)
  • Node.js
  • REST APIs, microservices
  • Firebase Auth, Firebase Functions
  • OpenAI API

Databases & Cache

  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis (three-tier caching)
  • Supabase
  • Firestore, Realtime DB
  • SQLite

Cloud & DevOps

  • AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront, Route 53)
  • Vercel
  • Cloudflare (DNS, CDN)
  • Git / GitHub, CI/CD

Product & Tools

  • Stripe, PayPal (payments + webhooks)
  • Google Analytics (GA4), Search Console
  • Web scraping & data pipelines
  • Git / GitHub

Ecosystem & Integrations

Cloud / Hosting

  • Cloudflare (DNS/CDN, domain configuration)
  • AWS OpenSearch
  • Google Cloud infrastructure (select deployments / services)

APIs / Automation

  • Brevo Email Marketing API
  • PayPal webhooks + transaction flows
  • Spotify API
  • Google Maps API

Engineering Depth

  • OpenAI function calling with 8-tool orchestration over a live Postgres (GroceryChop / ChopBot)
  • Runtime SQL rewriter translating model tool arguments into safe parameterized queries
  • Three-tier Redis caching (hot/warm/cold) tuned for agent loop tool dispatch; per-IP rate limiter
  • Custom Python scraping & ingestion backend pulling pricing from 100+ US grocery chains; UPC + fuzzy product matching
  • Server-Sent Events streaming for sub-1s first paint on the conversational agent UI
  • Daily agentic dev workflow with Claude Code — CLAUDE.md context, slash commands, planning → review → execute loops
  • SEO content engine: auto-generated sitemap, OG images, Article JSON-LD; Search Console iteration

Product, Marketing & Creative

Digital Marketing

  • Growth loops across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Google
  • SEO + Search Console iteration (indexing, content strategy, query targeting)
  • Community building and engagement via Discord

Creative Production

  • Shopify operations (store setup, product flow, basic integrations)
  • Canva + Photoshop for graphics and brand assets
  • CapCut for short-form video editing

Languages

Japanese (Fluent)

Experience

Founder & Full-Stack Engineer

Currently Shipping

GroceryChop.com — AI-Powered Grocery Price Comparison Platform

Feb. 2026 – Present

  • Designed and shipped ChopBot, an AI shopping assistant on OpenAI function calling with 8 custom tools (multi-chain search, cross-chain price compare, 90-day price history, ZIP-based store locator, etc.) wired to a live Postgres database — a RAG-style architecture grounding every response in live data instead of training-set memory
  • Ship daily using an agentic development workflow with Claude Code — driving planning, code review, and execution via CLAUDE.md context, slash commands, and structured prompts; serving ~30 daily users while iterating on AI features and an SEO content engine (17+ long-form posts, auto-generated sitemap, OG images, Article JSON-LD)
  • Built the underlying production platform on Next.js 14, TypeScript, a custom Python scraping backend, and Postgres ingesting live pricing from 100+ US grocery chains across 50+ metros; UPC + fuzzy product matching, runtime SQL rewriter, Server-Sent Events streaming for sub-1s first paint, three-tier Redis cache, and per-IP rate limiter

Founder & Full-Stack Engineer

Taroscoper.com — AI-Driven SaaS Web Platform

2024 – Present

  • Built and launched a production SaaS-style web platform using Next.js, Firebase, and cloud infrastructure
  • Implemented end-to-end product flows including Stripe payments, Firebase Functions, and secure API routes
  • Integrated OpenAI APIs for AI chat, image generation, and personalized report PDFs using user-specific data
  • Implemented automated lifecycle messaging via Brevo API for user engagement and retention
  • Maintained SEO health through Google Search Console monitoring and optimization
  • Scaled to ~3,000 monthly users, 1,000+ authenticated accounts, and 20k+ Instagram followers through analytics-driven iteration

Founder & Full-Stack Engineer

Runnit.us — Location-Based Community Application

2023 – Present

  • Built a location-aware platform connecting players through nearby discovery of public basketball courts, matches, and tournaments
  • Developed web platform using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, hosted on AWS S3 with CloudFront CDN and Route 53 DNS
  • Integrated Google Maps API and geolocation logic for real-time court and event discovery
  • Implemented ELO rating system that updates user skill ratings after each recorded match
  • Built tournament hosting flow with location-based sign-ups and email notifications to participants
  • Created Python + Selenium web scraper to capture and normalize global public basketball court data
  • Developed React Native iOS prototype sharing Firestore data model with web platform

Founder & Full-Stack Engineer

StrayCatFeast.com — Live Streaming & Community Platform

2022 – Present

  • Built and operated a community-driven live streaming platform with backend hosted on AWS EC2
  • Implemented multi-platform streaming workflows across TikTok, Twitch, Kik, and YouTube
  • Integrated PayPal APIs and webhooks for real-time donations and donation-triggered sound effects
  • Connected Spotify API for donation-to-queue song system enabling audience-driven music control
  • Managed 300+ active-member Discord community with live engagement and moderation workflows
  • Built React Native iOS companion app prototype for stream-related interactions
  • Produced and distributed content across platforms, amassing 160k+ TikTok followers, 26k+ Instagram followers, and 1.8k+ YouTube subscribers
  • Featured on Know Your Meme as a recognized meme/site entry

Leadership

Vice President — Cyber Security Club

University of Connecticut

Mar. 2020 – May 2022 • Storrs, CT

Organized technical events and coordinated with industry professionals to support member career development