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Gerald Parker

Summary

Self-motivated and results-oriented Principal Backend Engineer and AI Engineer with over 8 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance backend systems and AI-driven solutions. Proven expertise in leading development efforts, architecting complex applications, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies including LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, Golang, Python, Typescript, GCP, and AWS. Passionate about building innovative products, mentoring engineering teams, and driving technical excellence in fast-paced environments. Seeking a challenging AI Engineer or Senior/Lead Backend Engineer role to contribute to impactful projects.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

AI Engineer / Principal Backend Engineer

Superfile
03.2024 - Current
  • Leading the design and development of AI-powered backend systems, leveraging LangChain and LangGraph to build and deploy applications utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Architecting and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to enhance LLM capabilities with domain-specific knowledge.
  • Developing and scaling backend services using Golang and Python on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into user-facing products and internal tools.
  • Driving best practices in AI system development, including Agent architecture, agent evaluation, and continuous improvement.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the overall technical strategy for AI initiatives.
  • Identified a gap and developed a Dart client for LangChain, demonstrating initiative and contributing to the open-source community.

Software Engineer

Synctera
08.2021 - 03.2024
  • Spearheaded the development of critical APIs to streamline fintech integration with essential payment systems (ACH, Wires), serving as the go-to expert for these payment rails.
  • Drove the development of backend applications adhering to stringent banking regulations, federal laws, and software development best practices.
  • Architected and implemented scalable backend services using Golang, PostgreSQL on GCP (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions).
  • Enhanced internal tooling, documentation, and testing strategies, fostering alignment and a culture of continuous improvement across the platform.
  • Played a key role in system design and architectural decisions for payments and financial services infrastructure.

Backend Development Instructor

Pivot / Shipt Bootcamp
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Designed and delivered comprehensive backend development curriculum focused on Golang, PostgreSQL, and API development.
  • Mentored and coached aspiring software engineers, fostering their technical skills and career growth.
  • Received positive feedback for teaching effectiveness and dedication to student success.

Senior Software Engineer

Cisco
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Collaboratively engineered and launched a Kubernetes-based entitlement service using Node.js to secure and manage customer data access for the CX Cloud platform.
  • Leveraged Kubernetes, Docker, Amazon EKS, Node.js, and MongoDB to develop scalable and resilient cloud services.
  • Authored comprehensive documentation and OpenAPI specifications, ensuring clarity and consistency.
  • Developed and implemented RESTful endpoints, integrating within a CI/CD pipeline (GitLab, CircleCI, ECR, Helm) for frequent and reliable service updates.

Senior Software Engineer

Siemens
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Engineered RESTful endpoints integrating Auth0 and Siemens authentication services, aligning with OAuth 2.0 workflows for a cloud-based automation platform.
  • Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Golang, including concurrency patterns and channels, to build scalable microservices and event-driven architectures.
  • Designed and implemented solutions using NoSQL databases (DynamoDB) and a suite of AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, CloudWatch).
  • Collaborated with international teams to innovate and deliver robust cloud solutions for external and internal customers.
  • Took initiative to research and master new domains, presenting findings to broader technical teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Skills

  • AI & Machine Learning:
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • LangChain, LangGraph, Eino
  • AI System Design & Integration
  • Python (for AI/ML)
  • Programming Languages:
  • Golang, Python, Dart, C#, JavaScript, Nodejs
  • Databases & Storage:
  • PostgreSQL, NoSQL (MongoDB, Firestore, DynamoDB), Redis
  • Cloud Platforms & Services:
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, PubSub, Vertex AI
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS): EKS, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch
  • Containerization & Orchestration:
  • Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
  • DevOps & CI/CD:
  • GitLab CI, CircleCI, Github, Terraform, ECR, EKS
  • API & Microservices:
  • RESTful API Design & Development, Microservice Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture, gRPC, MCP
  • Messaging Systems:
  • GCP PubSub, AWS SNS, AWS SQS, AWS SES
  • Authentication and Authorization:
  • Auth0, AWS Cognito, Auth20, OpenFGA, Casbin
  • Other:
  • Flutter, Linux, System Design, Agile Methodologies, Technical Leadership, Mentoring
  • Model evaluation
  • PyTorch framework
  • Hugging Face Transformers

Timeline

AI Engineer / Principal Backend Engineer

Superfile
03.2024 - Current

Software Engineer

Synctera
08.2021 - 03.2024

Backend Development Instructor

Pivot / Shipt Bootcamp
08.2021 - 10.2022

Senior Software Engineer

Cisco
11.2020 - 08.2021

Senior Software Engineer

Siemens
01.2019 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Science -

Michigan State University

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