Brett McAdams
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced Full-Stack Developer with a proven record in designing and implementing high-impact applications, including an AI-driven chatbot and a RAG-powered data retrieval system. Skilled in building scalable, responsive solutions with a focus on accessibility and performance. Demonstrated expertise in Node.js, Python, and React, with a passion for enhancing user experiences through innovative technology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
GuideWell, Florida Blue
Jacksonville, FL
07.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application with a Python backend and React frontend, enhancing data retrieval by vectorizing company information documents into chunks for efficient storage and querying in a Chroma database.
- Utilized React, JavaScript, and Python to build and maintain high-performance applications in a healthcare insurance environment, enhancing user experience and productivity for internal tools.
- Implemented advanced intent recognition and contextual understanding, allowing the chatbot to seamlessly guide users through common service requests and troubleshoot issues without human intervention.
- Leveraged Node.js for efficient, real-time processing of customer requests, supporting a seamless, responsive user experience in handling thousands of interactions daily.
- Extensive knowledge and application of ES6 modules, promoting clean, modular code structures in web development projects to improve scalability and maintainability.
- Implemented automated build and deployment processes for applications with CI and CD tools.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Software Engineering
Bloom Institute of Technology
San Francisco, CA02-2020
Skills
- Javascript
- Backend Development (Nodejs, Python)
- Frontend Development (React, JavaScript, ES6)
- RESTful API Design
- Conversational AI Chatbots
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Data Ingestion & Processing Pipelines
- Agile Development & Scrum
- Version Control (Git)
- Database Management (SQL, NoSQL)
- API Security Best Practices
- Debugging & Problem-Solving
- Web Accessibility (WCAG Compliance Testing)
- Conversational AI Chatbots
Timeline
Software Engineer
GuideWell, Florida Blue
07.2020 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Software Engineering
Bloom Institute of Technology
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