Agentic AI EngineerOrchestration, Automation & Security

I design AI-focused systems that connect models, tools, APIs, and business workflows into practical agentic experiences. My work spans agent engineering, workflow automation, retrieval-aware context design, and secure web and cloud integrations that are built to be reliable in production.

I bring working knowledge of agent and sub-agent orchestration, tool calling, n8n pipelines, OpenAI Agent Kit, prompt and context design, RAG-style patterns, human-in-the-loop review, and the operational concerns that make AI systems useful: observability, guardrails, authentication, privacy, and failure handling.

AI Stack / Working Knowledge

Agent orchestrationSub-agent patternsTool callingn8nOpenAI Agent KitPrompt designContext engineeringRAG patternsEvals & guardrailsHuman-in-the-loopReact / Next.js / Node.jsSecurity & privacy

Agentic Engineering & AI Systems Focus

  • Designing agentic workflows that coordinate prompts, tools, APIs, and structured context to complete multi-step tasks more reliably.
  • Working with agent and sub-agent orchestration patterns for routing, task decomposition, retrieval, execution, and review across specialized tools and services.
  • Building automation pipelines with n8n, OpenAI Agent Kit, and platform integrations to support knowledge workflows, content operations, and security-minded process automation.
  • Applying practical working knowledge of prompt design, context shaping, RAG-style patterns, evals, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop review to improve output quality and reduce risk.
  • Extending AI engineering into existing web stacks with React, Next.js, Node.js, APIs, containers, and CMS platforms, with attention to observability, authentication, privacy, and maintainability.

Working knowledge

  • Agentic engineering
  • Agent and sub-agent orchestration
  • Workflow automation and tool calling
  • Prompt design and context engineering
  • RAG-style retrieval patterns
  • OpenAI APIs and Agent Kit
  • n8n automation pipelines
  • AI system guardrails and evaluation
  • Secure integrations and Zero Trust-minded architecture

Selected AI Projects & Workstreams

  • Building agentic workflow prototypes that combine planning, execution, retrieval, and review steps across prompts, APIs, and external tools.
  • Developing knowledge-focused assistants and RAG-style experiences for documentation, research, and internal content workflows using structured context and retrieval-aware prompting.
  • Exploring agent and sub-agent orchestration patterns where specialized roles handle routing, analysis, drafting, validation, and human review.
  • Creating AI automation flows for web operations and content systems, using webhooks, APIs, and event-driven integrations to reduce repetitive manual work.
  • Iterating on prompts, structured outputs, evaluation criteria, fallback handling, and guardrails so AI features are more dependable in real-world use.

Focus areas

  • Agent workflow design
  • AI-assisted knowledge systems
  • Retrieval and context pipelines
  • Prompt refinement and eval thinking
  • Secure AI integration with modern web stacks

CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam

Successfully passed the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, validating my foundational skills in cybersecurity principles and practices. This certification demonstrates my commitment to maintaining a strong understanding of security concepts, risk management, and threat mitigation strategies.

Improvements

  • Achieved CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Enhanced knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
  • Gained skills in risk management and threat mitigation

Senior Web Developer

Nice North America

Carlsbad, California

  • Managed DNS, APIs, databases, and containerized environments with a focus on security, availability, and performance.
  • Built SEO-optimized Salesforce Pardot landing pages and microsites using React and Astro, incorporating GSAP and modern CSS transitions to deliver high-performance, animation-rich user experiences.
  • Implemented static builds and containerized deployments to reduce attack surface and improve resilience.
  • Managed and secured a portfolio of 20+ enterprise WordPress sites and headless CMS platforms deployed in PAAS environments through advanced hardening, proactive patch management, and comprehensive vulnerability remediation
  • Configured API integrations with attention to authentication, encryption, and secure data flows.
  • Partnered with IT and marketing teams to align infrastructure with security best practices and compliance needs.

Skills

User Experience (UX) · SQL · Web Development · Collaborative Leadership · Content Management Systems (CMS) · Front-End Development · Serverless Database

Web Development Consultant

Independent Contractor

San Diego, California

  • Designed JAMstack and Headless CMS architectures for a variety of clients, emphasizing modular services, structured content, and automation-friendly workflows.
  • Built decoupled front-end and Headless CMS implementations for content management and modeled secure video chat applications using WebRTC and Twilio/Turn services.
  • Created internal business development applications and JavaScript automation and screen-scraping utilities to streamline repetitive research and content tasks.

Senior Front End Developer

Turning Point Brands, Inc.

Carlsbad, California

  • Designed and executed tier pricing component modules with client and administrator features, supporting complex decision paths and reusable UI logic.
  • Produced design system element architecture to migrate the Porto Magento component theme into a more scalable, structured front-end system.
  • Devised and initiated a LESS-based design system featuring CSS custom properties and design tokens.
  • Developed automated testing modules for UI components and created a front-end performance dashboard to track Core Web Vitals including FCP, LCP, CLS, and FID.
  • Optimized Cloudinary front-end assets and performance tuning, improving load behavior and reducing render-blocking resources.

Front End Developer

Independa, Inc.

San Diego County, California

Led front-end design and prototyping for a next-generation patient engagement platform, collaborating closely with product stakeholders to define requirements and ensure usability. Built the foundation of the system’s design architecture, introduced scalable documentation practices, and provided technical leadership to a small development team.

  • Designed and prototyped patient and administrator interfaces using Figma and interactive models.
  • Defined component-level functional specifications and created user flow diagrams to guide engineering decisions across complex multi-step experiences.
  • Established the initial design system for caregiver and patient engagement applications.
  • Authored and maintained markdown-based product documentation to preserve system context and support long-term development.
  • Managed front-end and back-end engineering teams using Jira and Git-based workflows to coordinate specialized contributors, resolve blockers, and deliver on product milestones.

UX and Front-End Web Developer

Trey Software

La Jolla, California

  • Assessed project needs and prepared information architecture and user flow diagrams for complex multi-step product experiences.
  • Created an AngularJS front-end framework for a camera repair order processing system with customized form wizard controllers and directives.
  • Produced API mock servers with Node.js and Express for front-end projects, reinforcing API-first integration and workflow-oriented development.

Contract Web Developer, 211 San Diego

Modis · Contractor

San Diego, California

  • Revised Drupal theme and homepage to feature responsive design for mobile and tablet use. Updated Drupal website and core updates. Arranged staging and development and test environment for 211 websites.
  • Designed native-like mobile applications, UX workflow, and web applications for multiple internal and external partner websites.
  • Modernized user interface with responsive, mobile-first content strategy while maintaining brand consistency across ongoing marketing campaigns.

Contract Web Developer and Project Manager

TyGro, Inc.

La Jolla, California

  • Oversaw all web development and IT initiatives, connecting marketing, communications, and operational systems into more streamlined business workflows.
  • Integrated a new lead system and e-commerce website with a custom third-party automotive CRM solution, and built Google Analytics and affiliate tracking methods to monitor traffic, leads, and conversion signals.

UI/UX Lead/Research and Development Engineer

Nokia

Kirkland, Washington

Key Achievement

Co-launched online media sharing site allowing users to upload and share media from desktops and mobile devices. Business was sold to Nokia in 2007 and remained with the company.

  • Produced information-sharing diagrams, wireframes, and models for multiple media-sharing options, mapping content, states, and user actions across complex flows.
  • Guided research and development strategies using user-centered design to uncover workflow issues and improve multi-step user experiences.
  • Led UI-related sprints and redesigned key page templates, helping the front-end team revamp and rebrand web and mobile sites for the Nokia Ovi Suite.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, and supervised up to five front-end developers and interns.

Web Developer

Devcore

Seattle, Washington

  • Provided software development services including web development, database development, e-commerce development, and website maintenance.
  • Developed a custom online scheduling application for an off-duty police officer security firm, streamlining dispatch and coordination workflows.
  • Delivered IT infrastructure setup, website design, and development services for ArtSource, a boutique digital media staffing agency.

Web Development Manager

Dataloom, Inc.

Seattle, Washington

  • Co-launched an XML-based application services framework that enabled rapid design, development, and deployment of multilingual, device-independent web applications through reusable system patterns.
  • Led investor relations for Series A and B, securing investment from NTT DoCoMo of Japan.
  • Served as Acting EVP and Web Development Manager for a team of over 10 developers and testers implementing the Dataloom Office suite of web-based productivity applications.

Web Design Engineer

Microsoft · Contractor

Redmond, Washington

  • Contracted with various Microsoft product groups and customer units, including the Active Server Pages Group, the Intelligent Interface Technology team, and the Internet Customer Unit.
  • Built and maintained customer unit websites on Microsoft.com following MSCOM publishing guidelines, and prototyped an XML/DHTML web-based content management system for internal intranet sites.

Intern Web Developer

Aspect Software Engineering · Internship

Honolulu, Hawaii

Intern GIS engineer and web developer for Aspect Software Engineering. Supported dbWeb and iBasic, two early web server application platforms using ODBC connectivity, and digitized maps with MapInfo and Intergraph for GPS-related projects for Dole Pineapple.

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Graphics and Design 1991 - 1996

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ Certification, Sep 2025

DevBootcamp, Full Stack Web Development Certification, Jan 2016