Software Engineer

Full Stack Software Engineer: Microsoft Chat Accelerator Specialist Professional Summary: A seasoned Full Stack Software Engineer with over 8 years of comprehensive experience in developing, deploying, and optimizing web applications. Specializes in leveraging Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Cognitive Search and Azure OpenAI, to create sophisticated chat interfaces that allow users to interact with their own data in natural language. Demonstrates a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end development, with a keen focus on integrating Azure OpenAI's large language models to power ChatGPT-style and Q&A experiences. Core Competencies: 

Azure Cognitive Services: Proficient in utilizing Azure Cognitive Search for efficient data retrieval, enabling quick and relevant responses to user queries based on their own data

Azure OpenAI Integration: Expert in integrating Azure OpenAI large language models to develop ChatGPT-style applications, allowing for natural language interactions with complex datasets

Data Processing and Indexing: Skilled in uploading, processing, and indexing documents to make data searchable and retrievable through natural language queries

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): Experienced in implementing the RAG pattern to augment chat responses with information retrieved from Azure Cognitive Search, enhancing the accuracy and relevance of chatbot replies

Semantic Chunking: Knowledgeable in applying semantic chunking techniques to break down documents into manageable pieces for better processing by language models, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of data retrieval

Web Application Development: Proficient in full stack development, including designing user interfaces, developing server-side logic, and ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end technologies

Customization and Configuration: Adept at customizing chat behavior, prompts, and the overall user experience to meet specific organizational needs and data policies

Security and Compliance: Committed to implementing best practices for data security and compliance, ensuring that chat applications adhere to organizational and regulatory standards

Technical Skills: 

Languages: JavaScript, Python, C#, SQL, Terraform

Frameworks/Libraries: .NET, Node.js, React, Angular

Tools & Platforms: Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Cognitive Search, Azure AI Document Intelligence, Azure App Service, GitHub, Vault, Azure Application Insight

Databases: Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Database

DevOps: Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate