About Me
Get to know more about my journey as a Software Engineer and AI Engineer, my passion for building intelligent solutions, and what drives me to create meaningful technology.
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Who I Am
I'm Miles, a software and AI engineer, video game enthusiast, and lifelong learner. My love for tech started at 5 years old when I played Pokémon Yellow on a Game Boy Color — my first video game. That spark grew into a passion for building technology that connects and empowers.
Today, I'm a senior at NC State University (Computer Science major, Japan Studies minor, Goodnight Scholar mentor and ambassador). I work across full‑stack development, AI system design, and creative software projects like indie games and language learning tools.
I've led a bakery team while in school, maintained a college website, freelanced as a Web Analyst and Developer, contributed at a startup, and helped ship enterprise systems at Siemens. Those experiences shaped my focus on practical impact and technical quality.
I'm especially interested in intelligent software with real‑world impact—particularly in education, gaming, and language learning. If you're building something meaningful in software or AI, I'd love to connect.
My Journey in Stories
1 / 5Enterprise Innovation at Siemens
Building AI-Powered Enterprise Tools
Currently developing cutting-edge enterprise applications at Siemens, where I work with React, FastAPI, and Azure to build tools like SEAK (an AI-powered knowledge platform) and JT Catalog (3D model integration with SAP/Salesforce). This role has pushed me to think at enterprise scale while maintaining my passion for clean, user-centered design.
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Professional Experience
Software Engineer Intern
Built and scaled internal apps that modernized parts, knowledge, and 3D model workflows across engineering teams.
Key Achievements:
- Architected 3D model management platform for 100+ engineers with React and Python FastAPI, reducing part search time by 70% via optimized SQL queries and async backend
- Developed RAG pipeline with semantic search and real-time chat in TypeScript, reducing documentation discovery from hours to minutes
- Implemented automated audit trail system with 15+ SQL triggers tracking part modifications and vendor changes, ensuring 100% data integrity for 40,000+ component database
Software Engineer Intern
Delivered client‑facing portal features and enterprise integrations, balancing velocity with maintainability.
Key Achievements:
- Built custom partner portal interfaces using Angular and JavaScript, streamlining client onboarding workflows and reducing configuration time by 40% for 50+ enterprise partners
- Architected data integration pipeline connecting Salesforce and Unifyr systems using Workato, eliminating 15+ hours of weekly manual reconciliation and reducing technical debt
- Created Salesforce Apex test suite with 80% coverage across 25+ classes, ensuring deployment reliability and meeting enterprise quality standards
- Resolved critical data synchronization bottlenecks affecting 1,000+ daily transactions, improving system performance by 35% through optimized API calls and connection pooling
Web Analyst
Delivered end‑to‑end web solutions—from UI to data—focused on clear outcomes for small‑business clients.
Key Achievements:
- Built PHP/JS features backed by MySQL schemas
- Managed WordPress content with SEO and accessibility
- Deployed and maintained sites for reliability and UX
Web Assistant - Work Study Student
Maintained the college web presence in Drupal with a focus on accuracy, accessibility, and search visibility.
Key Achievements:
- Updated and QA’d Drupal pages for accuracy and uptime
- Applied accessibility and SEO best practices
- Streamlined content requests with reusable patterns
Education
North Carolina State University
Studying CS with a focus on software engineering and AI/ML, pairing coursework with internships and leadership.
Key Achievements:
- Goodnight Scholar — Mentor & Program Ambassador
- Minor in Japan Studies
- 3.53 GPA while interning and leading
Activities & Organizations:
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Completed transfer CS track while working, demonstrating strong performance and readiness for NC State.
Key Achievements:
- Private tutor for Calculus I & II
- Near‑perfect GPA while working part‑time
- Prepared and transferred to NC State
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Completed an intensive software and web development program with a 4.0 GPA.
Key Achievements:
- 4.0 GPA across the technical curriculum
- Projects spanning programming, web, and databases
- Foundation across multiple languages and stacks
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Interests & Passions
AI System Design
Designing and implementing AI-powered software solutions that solve real problems. Focused on integrating AI capabilities into traditional software architectures for enhanced user experiences.
Full-Stack Development
Building end-to-end software solutions from responsive frontends to scalable backend systems. Passionate about creating seamless user experiences backed by robust architecture.
Japanese Language & Culture
Studying Japanese, from video games and anime enthusiasm to academic pursuit. Currently working toward N4 proficiency.
Game Industry Enthusiast
Passionate about video games and the gaming industry. Enjoys exploring game design, development, and the cultural impact of games.
Educational Technology
Building software tools that make learning more personalized and effective, particularly in language learning. Combining AI with educational principles to create adaptive learning experiences.
My Approach
I believe that the best software is built with empathy — understanding not just what users need, but how they think and feel. This perspective has been shaped by my cross-cultural studies and experience building AI-powered solutions that adapt to human behavior.
In my work, I strive to balance technical excellence with user-centered design. Whether I'm architecting scalable software systems or integrating AI capabilities, I focus on creating solutions that are both technically robust and genuinely useful for real people.
Whether I'm debugging a complex distributed system, designing AI workflows, or helping a fellow student understand a concept, I approach each challenge with curiosity, patience, and a commitment to continuous learning. I believe the future lies in thoughtfully combining traditional software engineering with intelligent AI systems.
Let's Connect!
I'm always excited to meet new people, discuss interesting projects, or just chat about technology, languages, or game development.