A bit about me
I’m Jared — an AI and full-stack engineer based in Beaufort, NC. I like turning messy, real-world data into machine-learning and web systems people actually rely on, from predictive maintenance for defense aviation to game AI and developer tools. Most of all, I care about work that’s useful, honest, and built to last.
happiest when the demo becomes production ✦
My journey
Started with code as a kid
Text-based CLI programs and little games — the curiosity that started everything.
- Self-taught the fundamentals
- Built simple terminal games
- Got hooked on problem-solving
NC State University
B.S. in Computer Science, with a minor in Business Administration.
- B.S. Computer Science
- Minor: Business Administration
- Algorithms, ML, and game dev
Epic Games capstone
Built an Unreal Engine plugin alongside Epic engineers, and led a five-person Agile team.
- ~50% workflow improvement
- ~30% framerate gains in C++
- Led a 5-person Agile team
Freelance
Web apps, developer tools, and a Godot game built for clients.
- Client websites in Next.js
- Open-source developer tools
- A Godot game for live events
M.S. in AI/ML
Master of Science in Computer Science (AI/ML), Western Governors University.
- Deep learning & reinforcement learning
- NLP and computer vision
- Hands-on applied ML projects
Principal AI/Cloud Architect, ASR International
Predictive maintenance for defense aviation — turning decades of data into proactive readiness.
- Machine learning on a secure government cloud
- Briefed senior military leadership
- Two decades of maintenance data
Skills & tools
AI/ML & cloud
Frontend
Backend & DevOps
Game dev
Certifications & education
Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Department of Defense
AWS Machine Learning — Specialty
Amazon Web Services
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
M.S. Computer Science (AI/ML)
Western Governors University
B.S. Computer Science
NC State University
Minor: Business Administration
What I value
Build for people
Software should be dependable and clear, not just technically correct.
Clarity over cleverness
Readable, honest systems beat clever ones every time.
Ship and learn
Get it in front of people, then make it better.
Stay curious
The best work usually starts as a good question.
Want to build something?
Tell me what you’re working on and I’ll be straight about whether I can help — full-time, freelance, or just a second opinion.