Backend/ML Engineer

Backend/ML engineer building NextJS/Django + local LLM systems

Currently I am learning:

  • RAG pipelines with pgvector & citations
  • Production Django APIs with Celery workflows
  • AWS deployment & observability

Tech Stack & Expertise

Production-tested technologies across the full stack, with a focus on LLM engineering

ML & LLM EngineeringFeatured
Building neural networks and intelligent systems with local LLMs and RAG
Llama 3.xpgvectorLangChainRAG PipelinesPrompt EngineeringKerasscikit-learnScyPyReranking & Retrieval
Production Experience
Proficient
Familiar

How I Build

Production-grade engineering patterns I bring to every project

RAG Pipelines

Hierarchical chunking, pgvector search, citation-backed answers with reranking

Async Workflows

Celery task queues, background processing, and distributed job orchestration

AWS Deployment

EC2 hosting, S3 storage, RDS databases, and production-ready infrastructure

Observability

Request logging, latency tracking, and step-by-step telemetry dashboards

Security & Isolation

Data partitioning, auth guards, and workspace-level access control

Experience & Highlights

A snapshot of my professional journey, education, and recognition

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Student Researcher, Software Engineer

California State University • Turlock, CA

June 2024 - Sept 2025
  • Programmed neural networks for CERN ATLAS data analysis
  • Built AI training pipeline with Keras, NumPy, Scikit-learn
  • Implemented feature selection to enhance model performance

B.S. in Computer Science

CSU Stanislaus • Turlock, CA

Class of 2025
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude
  • Dean's List (3.5+ GPA, 2023-2025)
  • Enrolled in classes in Neural Networks, Simulations and Robotics

A.S. in Science for Transfer

Modesto Junior College • Turlock, CA

Class of 2025
  • Completed with GPA of 3.95
  • President's List (Jan 2023)
  • CA Community Colleges Finish Line Scholarship
  • SEM Certificate of Achievement

Full-stack Software Engineer

eTrademark • Remote

Dec 2020 - May 2023
  • Built and deployed React app on AWS (EC2, S3)
  • Designed MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases
  • Developed USPTO trademark data caching system

Full-stack Software Engineer

MCSquared Health • Remote, CA

July 2019 - Aug 2020
  • Helped raise over $100,000 in seed funding
  • Built HIPAA-compliant React application
  • Led Scrum-based development with weekly deliverables

Get in Touch

Looking for a backend engineer with ML experience? Let’s discuss how I can contribute to your project.

Available for hire

Open to full-time roles and contract opportunities

I typically respond within 24 hours