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KIERAN M. SMITH

Robotics Engineer | Defense R&D | Full Stack Developer

Kieran M. Smith

Kieran Michael Smith

1st Class MEng Graduate | Innovation Leader

Energy Management Systems
Founding Engineer at Power System Analytics, building the fluuxion Power & Energy Management System: controller panels, Rust/WebAssembly EMS software, secure cloud platform and EV charging, deployed in the UK, Slovenia and Croatia.
DARVOS App
Founder and developer of DARVOS, an iPhone and Apple Watch app on the App Store that flags manipulation patterns in real conversations.
Defense Technology R&D
Implemented state-of-the-art Focal Stable DINO computer vision systems and developed embedded firmware solutions using C++ for defense applications.
Academic Excellence
Achieved 1st Class Honours (4.0 GPA) in Integrated Masters of Robotics and Mechatronics from University of Hull with distinction.
Innovation Leadership
Hult Prize Challenge participant in Boston, MA, collaborating with MBA students on sustainable fashion innovation solutions.

CAREER JOURNEY

Professional Experience & Development

October 2025 - Present
Control Systems & Software Developer (Founding Engineer)
Power System Analytics LTD
Founding engineer responsible for the company’s complete technical platform, from controller hardware and EMS software to cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance and IT.
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July 2026 - Present
Founder & Developer
DARVOS | iOS & Apple Watch App
Built and released DARVOS on the App Store, an app that listens to real conversations and flags manipulation patterns such as gaslighting and guilt-tripping, with a severity score and evidence quotes.
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May 2026 - July 2026
Web Developer & IT Administrator
A Child’s Journey | Client Project
Designed and built the website for a children’s residential care provider and set up the company’s Microsoft 365, staff devices and IT support.
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March 2026 - June 2026
Technical Support
Power Vault Ltd | Client Project
Brought customer home battery units back to charging remotely, diagnosed inverter faults over Modbus and reported a security weakness in the field hardware.
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December 2024
Bolt Hackathon - Technical Lead
Fraud Dogs | AI Antifraud Platform | Team of 3
Leading development of an AI-driven antifraud system for B2B transaction protection. Architecting innovative solutions for chargeback rule creation and real-time transaction analysis.
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2024 - Present
Full Stack Developer
Independent Study & Development
Mastering comprehensive web development including backend systems, frontend frameworks, domain architecture, and API integration following defense industry experience.
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2024
Graduate Software Engineer
Pearson Engineering LTD | Defense R&D
Implemented state-of-the-art Focal Stable DINO computer vision systems. Developed embedded firmware devices using C++ and created comprehensive CNN documentation for cross-comparison analysis.
2020 - 2024
Robotics & AI Specialist
University of Hull - Academic Research
Achieved 1st Class Honours developing autonomous AI surveillance drones, vision-enhanced rovers with CNN object recognition, and advanced microprocessor firmware solutions.
January 2023
Innovation Team Lead
Hult Prize Challenge - Boston, MA
Led technical strategy for sustainable fashion solutions, collaborating with MBA students in strategic product development and demonstrating leadership on an international platform.

EDUCATION

Academic Foundation & Continuous Learning

MEng Robotics & Mechatronics
2020 - 2024 | 1st Class Honours
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HNC General Engineering
2020 | Foundation
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2024 - Present
Full Stack Development
Independent Study
Advanced training in modern web technologies, backend systems, frontend frameworks, API development, and comprehensive domain architecture.
July 2023
Crisis Management Course
Stanford University
Specialized course in crisis strategies and management, exhibiting commitment to excellence and pursuing additional business acumen development.
Python | C# | C++
TensorFlow | Keras
ROS | Computer Vision
CAD | SolidWorks
Embedded Systems
Full Stack Web Dev
API Development
Machine Learning
Rust | WebAssembly
Linux | Docker | AWS
Modbus | OCPP | MQTT
Swift | iOS Apps

CONTACT

Professional Inquiries & Collaboration

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Email
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+44 7821 513216
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LinkedIn
Professional Profile
Availability
Available for full-time opportunities, consulting projects, and strategic collaborations. Response time: 24-48 hours for professional inquiries.
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University of Hull

MEng Robotics and Mechatronics | 2020-2024

Academic Excellence

Achieved 1st Class Honours (4.0 GPA) in the integrated Masters program, specializing in advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and AI development. This comprehensive program combined theoretical foundation with hands-on engineering experience, preparing for leadership in robotics and defense technology.

Key Projects & Achievements

Vision-Enhanced Autonomous Rover
Vision-Enhanced Autonomous Rover

Omni-directional rover with Jetson TX2, CNN object recognition, and magnetic gripper control system.

AI Surveillance Drone
AI Surveillance Drone

Autonomous drone achieving 88% human detection accuracy with gesture control and real-time obstacle avoidance.

Computer Aided Design

Advanced SolidWorks modeling with topology optimization, stress analysis, and photorealistic rendering capabilities.

Robotics Simulation & Testing

Advanced simulation platforms using ROS, Gazebo, and Webots for virtual prototyping and algorithm validation.

Microprocessor Design

Low level embedded systems development with circuit schematics, component integration, and extremely efficient firmware.

Embedded Systems

Wired components, analyzed circuit schematics, coded systems to work together creating flawless and efficient solutions.

Technical Development

Specialized coursework included advanced computer vision, machine learning implementation, embedded systems design, and autonomous navigation algorithms. Developed proficiency in Python, C++, ROS, TensorFlow, and embedded firmware development while working with cutting-edge robotics hardware.

Industry Preparation

The program's emphasis on practical application and industry collaboration provided direct preparation for defense R&D work. Strong foundation in system integration, project management, and technical documentation that proved invaluable in professional engineering roles.

Vision-Enhanced Autonomous Rover

Vision-Enhanced Autonomous Rover

Masters project developing an advanced omni-directional autonomous rover platform equipped with computer vision capabilities and precision manipulation systems. This project demonstrated integration of multiple cutting-edge technologies in robotics and AI.

Technical Specifications
Computing Platform
NVIDIA Jetson TX2
Vision System
CNN Object Recognition
Mobility
Omni-directional Drive
Manipulation
Magnetic Gripper Control
Programming
Python, C++, ROS
AI Framework
TensorFlow, OpenCV

Key Achievements

Successfully implemented real-time object detection and classification with 92% accuracy rate. Developed autonomous navigation algorithms enabling precise movement in complex environments. Integrated mechanical, electrical, and software systems resulting in a fully functional prototype.

Technical Challenges Solved

Overcame computational limitations through optimized neural network architectures. Solved precision control challenges in omni-directional movement systems. Developed robust sensor fusion algorithms for reliable environmental perception.

AI Surveillance Drone

AI Surveillance Drone

Honours project creating an autonomous surveillance drone with advanced human detection capabilities and gesture-based control systems. This project showcased expertise in aerial robotics, computer vision, and real-time AI processing.

Technical Specifications
Detection Accuracy
88% Human Detection
Control Interface
Gesture Recognition
Navigation
Autonomous Flight
Safety Systems
Obstacle Avoidance
Processing
Real-time AI
Development
Solo Project

Innovation Highlights

Pioneered gesture-based drone control using computer vision algorithms. Implemented advanced machine learning models for reliable human detection in various environmental conditions. Developed comprehensive safety protocols for autonomous operation.

Applications & Impact

Project demonstrated practical applications in security, search and rescue, and surveillance operations. The autonomous capabilities and human detection accuracy positioned this work at the forefront of civilian and defense drone technology.

Computer Aided Design

Advanced mechanical design and analysis using industry-standard CAD software. Extensive experience in complex 3D modeling, engineering analysis, and photorealistic visualization for professional engineering documentation and presentations.

Technical Capabilities
CAD Platform
SolidWorks Professional
Analysis
FEA Stress Analysis
Optimization
Topology Studies
Visualization
Photorealistic Rendering
Documentation
Technical Drawings
Validation
Design Studies

Design Excellence

Developed expertise in complex mechanical assemblies, parametric modeling, and design optimization. Created detailed engineering drawings with precise dimensioning, tolerancing, and manufacturing specifications for production-ready designs.

Engineering Analysis

Performed comprehensive finite element analysis (FEA) for stress distribution, thermal analysis, and modal studies. Utilized topology optimization to achieve optimal material distribution while maintaining structural integrity and minimizing weight.

Professional Visualization

Created high-quality photorealistic renderings and technical animations for design presentations and client communications. Mastered advanced material properties, lighting, and environmental settings for professional-grade visualizations.

Robotics Simulation & Testing

Advanced robotics simulation and virtual prototyping using industry-standard platforms. Extensive experience in creating realistic robotic environments, implementing control algorithms, and validating system performance before physical deployment.

Simulation Platforms
Framework
ROS (Robot OS)
Physics Engine
Gazebo Simulator
Development
Webots Platform
Modeling
URDF/SDF
Programming
Python, C++
Integration
RViz Visualization

Virtual Prototyping

Developed complex robotic systems in virtual environments, allowing rapid iteration and testing without hardware constraints. Created accurate physics models, sensor simulations, and environmental conditions for realistic system validation.

Algorithm Development

Implemented and tested navigation algorithms, path planning, and autonomous behaviors in simulated environments. Validated control systems, sensor fusion, and decision-making algorithms before hardware implementation, significantly reducing development time and costs.

System Integration

Mastered ROS ecosystem including node communication, topic publishing/subscribing, and service calls. Integrated multiple robotic subsystems and created comprehensive testing scenarios for complex multi-robot coordination and collaboration.

Microprocessor Design

Low level embedded systems development with circuit schematics, component integration, and extremely efficient firmware.

Technical Implementation
Development Level
Low-level Embedded
Circuit Design
Custom Schematics
Integration
Component Integration
Firmware
Optimized Efficiency
Programming
Assembly & C++
Performance
Real-time Processing

Circuit Design & Schematics

Developed comprehensive circuit schematics for embedded microprocessor systems, including power management, signal routing, and component integration. Designed custom PCB layouts optimized for performance and electromagnetic compatibility.

Firmware Optimization

Created highly efficient firmware solutions using low-level programming techniques to maximize processor utilization and minimize power consumption. Implemented real-time operating systems and interrupt-driven architectures for responsive embedded applications.

Embedded Systems

Comprehensive embedded systems development from circuit design to system integration. Wired components, analyzed circuit schematics, and coded systems to work together creating flawless and efficient solutions.

Technical Capabilities
Circuit Design
Schematic analysis
Prototyping
PCB development
Integration
Component wiring
Programming
Hardware drivers
Testing
System validation
Efficiency
Resource optimization

Hardware Integration

Expert in reading and implementing complex circuit schematics. Developed skills in component selection, wiring, and system integration to create robust embedded solutions.

System Excellence

Created flawless embedded systems through meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive testing. Achieved extremely efficient operation through optimized code and hardware design.

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East Riding College

HNC General Engineering | 2020

Engineering Foundation

Comprehensive Higher National Certificate program that provided essential engineering principles and technical groundwork. This foundational course covered mechanical engineering, electrical systems, materials science, and mathematical modeling - establishing the core knowledge base for advanced robotics specialization.

Technical Skills Development

Workshop Training
Hands-On Engineering

Learned to use milling machines, pillar drills, lathes, chop saws, and other tools. Developed skills in reading datums and accurately crafting from them.

CAD Design
Design & Modeling

2D CAD for datum work and technical drawing fundamentals.

ISO Standards
ISO Standards & Workplace Management

Studied Kaizen and other workplace management methodologies and standards.

Materials Testing
Materials Science

Calculating stress beams and understanding material properties for engineering applications.

Academic Transition

This program served as the perfect stepping stone to university-level engineering study. The comprehensive curriculum and practical approach provided confidence and competence to excel in the demanding MEng Robotics program at Hull University.

Professional Preparation

Developed essential engineering fundamentals, problem-solving methodologies, and technical communication skills. The program's emphasis on practical application and industry-standard practices established a solid foundation for advanced robotics and defense technology work.

Workshop Training

Hands-On Engineering

Hands-On Engineering

Comprehensive workshop training that provided hands-on experience with industrial machinery and precision tools. This practical foundation was essential for understanding manufacturing processes and engineering principles.

Equipment & Skills
Milling Machines
3-axis operation
Lathes
Precision turning
Pillar Drills
Accurate drilling
Chop Saws
Material cutting
Datum Reading
Technical drawings
Precision Crafting
Tolerance work

Practical Application

Developed proficiency in reading technical drawings and datums, translating 2D specifications into precise 3D components. Learned to work within tight tolerances and understand the relationship between design intent and manufacturing capability.

CAD Design

Design & Modeling

Focused on 2D Computer-Aided Design for creating precise technical drawings and datum work. This foundational skill in CAD became the basis for more advanced 3D modeling and engineering design work in later studies.

Technical Capabilities
Software
2D CAD Systems
Drawing Types
Technical & Datum
Standards
BS 8888
Precision
0.01mm accuracy

Design Fundamentals

Mastered the creation of detailed technical drawings including orthographic projections, sectional views, and assembly drawings. Developed understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles essential for manufacturing communication.

ISO Standards

ISO Standards & Workplace Management

Comprehensive study of international standards and workplace management methodologies. Focused on continuous improvement principles and quality management systems essential for modern engineering environments.

Key Methodologies
Kaizen
Continuous Improvement
5S System
Workplace Organization
ISO 9001
Quality Management
Lean Principles
Waste Reduction

Implementation Skills

Learned to implement workplace efficiency improvements through systematic approaches. Developed understanding of how standardized processes and continuous improvement culture contribute to engineering excellence and operational efficiency.

Materials Testing

Materials Science

In-depth study of material properties and structural analysis, focusing on stress calculations and beam theory. This knowledge became fundamental for later work in robotics design and structural optimization.

Technical Analysis
Stress Analysis
Beam Calculations
Material Testing
Tensile & Compression
Failure Analysis
Safety Factors
Properties Study
Metals & Polymers

Engineering Applications

Applied theoretical knowledge to practical engineering problems, calculating load distributions, safety factors, and material selection for specific applications. This foundation proved invaluable for designing robust robotic systems and understanding structural limitations in mechanical design.

Power System Analytics LTD

Control Systems & Software Developer (Founding Engineer) | October 2025 - Present

Energy management system

Role Overview

Founding engineer responsible for the company’s complete technical platform, covering research and development for every part of the fluuxion Power & Energy Management System (PEMS): embedded controller panels, the EMS software, hardware and software security, the cloud platform, EV charging and client deployments across the UK, Slovenia and Croatia.

At a Glance

Role
Founding Engineer
Product
fluuxion PEMS
Deployments
UK, Slovenia, Croatia
EMS Software
Rust / WebAssembly
Cloud
AWS, Cloudflare
Protocols
Modbus, OCPP 1.6J

Project Gallery

Controller Panels
Controller Panels

EMS controllers commissioned from bare hardware with Modbus gateways and digital I/O.

Battery Systems
Battery Systems

Battery cabinets integrated over Modbus TCP, including a five-cabinet BESS site in Croatia.

Hardware Security
Hardware Security

Fused secure boot and chip-held disk encryption so units cannot be cloned or tampered with.

Cloud Platform
Cloud Platform

Secure AWS platform with a private network linking every panel, plus fleet monitoring.

EV Charging
EV Charging

OCPP 1.6J central system with live charger status, RFID sessions and load management.

Client Deployment
Client Deployment

On-site commissioning for clients in the UK, Slovenia and Croatia.

Energy Trading
Energy Trading

Live Nord Pool market data feed and a trading terminal built into the EMS.

EMS Software

Built the full EMS interface in Rust/WebAssembly: live dashboards, SCADA, electrical wire diagrams with breaker control, battery cell temperature and voltage heatmaps, phasor analysis, energy and utility summaries, a trading terminal and EV charging pages. A multi-site version lets clients sign in through the cloud with 2FA and role-based access.

Controller Panels

Commissioned EMS controllers from bare hardware with a signed Alpine Linux image, rootless containers, Modbus RS485 gateways, digital I/O control, a temperature-controlled cooling fan and a full panel schematic. Built a virtual controller twin and one-command provisioning so every new board is set up identically.

Hardware Security

Fused secure boot, disk encryption with the key held in the chip, and USB, console and network lockdown, with USB, boot and SSH events reported to the cloud, so units cannot be cloned or tampered with on site.

Cloud Platform & Fleet Monitoring

Architected a scalable AWS server for energy management systems with layered security: Cloudflare edge, nginx, a Node.js API, PostgreSQL, a private WireGuard network for every panel, 2FA logins, fail2ban and automated offline and new-device alerts. Primary and standby controllers let the spare take over safely, and an internal fleet console shows every device’s health, CPU, memory, temperature, flash wear, uptime and login history, with certificate expiry alerts.

Battery Systems

Integrated battery cabinets over Modbus TCP, including a remote test cabinet in China and a five-cabinet BESS site in Croatia. Mapped the registers, achieved remote charging, and built a digital twin and fault library that gives early warnings with the real cause first.

EV Charging, Trading & Mobile

Built an OCPP 1.6J central system for client EV chargers with live status, sessions per RFID card, meter readings and load management against the site grid meter. Built a digital twin of the Nord Pool Market Data API v2 and a live market data feed so the trading terminal can be developed before live access, and a React Native (Expo) client app with secure login, live dashboard, SCADA, wire diagram, trading and EV pages.

Compliance

Named security officer; produced the CRA, NIS2 and IEC 62443 compliance dossier, incident response plan and patch policy for the product.

IT, Web & Marketing

Set up web domains, business email (Zoho, Microsoft 365) with SPF/DKIM/DMARC, DNS and Cloudflare, company websites on Cloudflare Workers with a secure contact form, user accounts and staff laptops. Produced brochures, PowerPoints, 3D product renders and animations in Blender, videos and an 8-level product datasheet set, plus cloud-hosted demo systems with expiring password-protected links for client presentations.

Controller Panels

Controller Panels

Commissioned the EMS controllers from bare hardware with a signed Alpine Linux image, rootless containers, Modbus RS485 gateways, digital I/O control, a temperature-controlled cooling fan and a full panel schematic.

Technical Implementation
Operating System
Signed Alpine Linux
Containers
Rootless
Fieldbus
Modbus RS485 gateways
I/O
Digital I/O control
Cooling
Temperature-controlled fan
Setup
One-command provisioning

Identical Every Time

Built a virtual controller twin and one-command provisioning so every new board is set up identically, from a blank board to a working EMS controller.

Redundancy

Designed primary and standby controllers where the spare takes over safely if the primary fails.

Battery Systems

Battery Systems

Integrated battery cabinets over Modbus TCP, including a remote test cabinet in China and a five-cabinet BESS site in Croatia.

Technical Implementation
Protocol
Modbus TCP
Test Cabinet
Remote, China
Site
Five-cabinet BESS, Croatia
Control
Remote charging
Simulation
Digital twin
Diagnostics
Fault library

Register Mapping & Remote Control

Mapped the cabinet registers and achieved remote charging from the EMS.

Digital Twin & Fault Library

Built a digital twin of the cabinet so the EMS and other systems can integrate before the hardware is on site, and a fault library that gives early warnings with the real cause first.

Hardware Security

Hardware Security

Locked down every unit so it cannot be cloned or tampered with on site, and so USB, pin or PC attacks cannot steal data or plant malware.

Technical Implementation
Boot
Fused secure boot
Keys
Signing & encryption keys in the chip
Storage
Full disk encryption
USB
Deny by default
Console
Disabled
SSH
Key-only access

Tamper Reporting

USB, boot and SSH events are reported to the cloud, so any interference with a unit is visible straight away.

Compliance

Named security officer for the product; produced the CRA, NIS2 and IEC 62443 compliance dossier, incident response plan and patch policy.

Cloud Platform

Cloud Platform

Architected a scalable AWS server for energy management systems with layered security following modern standards for security and API usage.

Technical Implementation
Hosting
AWS
Edge
Cloudflare
Web Server
nginx
API
Node.js
Database
PostgreSQL
Network
Private WireGuard per panel

Secure Access

2FA logins, fail2ban and a private network for every panel. The multi-site EMS lets clients sign in through the cloud with 2FA and role-based access.

Fleet Monitoring

An internal fleet console shows every device’s health, CPU, memory, temperature, flash wear, uptime and login history, with offline, new-device and certificate expiry email alerts.

EV Charging

EV Charging

Built an OCPP 1.6J central system for client EV chargers.

Technical Implementation
Protocol
OCPP 1.6J
Status
Live charger status
Sessions
Per RFID card
Metering
Meter readings
Load
Managed against grid meter
Onboarding
Self-registering chargers

Live Charging Data

Live status, sessions per RFID card and meter readings for every charger, shown on the EMS EV charging pages.

Load Management & Onboarding

Charging load is managed against the site grid meter. New chargers register themselves with their charger ID and are then assigned to a client site from the EMS.

Client Deployment

Client Deployment

Deployed the fluuxion PEMS to clients in the UK, Slovenia and Croatia.

Technical Implementation
Regions
UK, Slovenia, Croatia
Demos
Cloud-hosted demo EMS
Demo Data
Live solar data
Demo Access
Expiring password links
Mobile
React Native (Expo) app
App Login
Emailed code

Client Demos

Cloud-hosted demo EMS with live solar data and expiring password-protected links for client presentations.

Mobile App

React Native (Expo) client app with secure login by emailed code, live dashboard, SCADA, wire diagram, trading and EV pages.

Energy Trading

Energy Trading

Built a digital twin of the Nord Pool Market Data API v2 and a live market data feed so the EMS trading terminal can be developed and tested before live access.

Technical Implementation
Market
Nord Pool
API
Market Data API v2
Simulation
API digital twin
Feed
Live market data
Terminal
Built into the EMS
Views
Day-ahead & intraday

Trading Terminal

The trading terminal sits inside the EMS alongside the dashboards, SCADA and EV pages, so energy trading runs from the same system as the site.

DARVOS

Founder & Developer | July 2026 - Present

DARVOS

The App

DARVOS listens to real conversations with on-device speech recognition, identifies the user’s own voice, and flags manipulation patterns such as gaslighting and guilt-tripping with a severity score and evidence quotes. It also includes a community forum, friends and progress tracking.

At a Glance

Platform
iPhone & Apple Watch
Status
Live on the App Store
Analysis
Private AI
Privacy
End-to-end encrypted
Sign-in
Apple & Google
Revenue
App Store subscriptions

App Gallery

Conversation Analysis
Conversation Analysis

Each conversation is listed with the manipulation patterns flagged in it.

Apple Watch
Apple Watch

Start and stop listening straight from the wrist.

Community Forum
Community Forum

A space for users to share experiences and support each other.

End-to-End Encryption
End-to-End Encryption

Conversations stay private and protected by a recovery phrase.

Platform & Security

Built and run the whole platform end to end on a self-hosted server: private AI analysis, end-to-end encrypted conversations with a recovery phrase, Sign in with Apple and Google, and App Store subscriptions.

Growth & Monitoring

Built the marketing website, automated sign-up, activity and outage email alerts, and an AI metrics agent that writes a weekly analyst report on users, retention and the onboarding funnel with ranked recommendations.

Conversation Analysis

Conversation Analysis

DARVOS listens to real conversations and flags manipulation patterns such as gaslighting and guilt-tripping.

Technical Implementation
Speech
On-device recognition
Speaker
Identifies the user’s voice
Detection
Manipulation patterns
Scoring
Severity score
Evidence
Quotes from the conversation
Analysis
Private AI

How It Works

Each conversation is listed with the patterns found in it, a severity score and the exact quotes that back it up.

Apple Watch

Apple Watch

DARVOS runs on Apple Watch as well as iPhone, so listening can be started and paused from the wrist.

Technical Implementation
Platforms
iPhone & Apple Watch
Release
App Store
Control
Start & pause on the wrist
Community

Community

A community forum where users share experiences and support each other, alongside friends and progress tracking.

Technical Implementation
Forum
Community posts
Social
Friends
Progress
Progress tracking

Growth & Monitoring

Built the marketing website, automated sign-up, activity and outage email alerts, and an AI metrics agent that writes a weekly analyst report on users, retention and the onboarding funnel with ranked recommendations.

Privacy & Security

Privacy & Security

Conversations are end-to-end encrypted, with a recovery phrase so only the user can read them.

Technical Implementation
Encryption
End-to-end
Recovery
Recovery phrase
Sign-in
Apple & Google
AI
Private, self-hosted
Payments
App Store subscriptions

Platform

Built and run the whole platform end to end on a self-hosted server.

A Child’s Journey

Web Developer & IT Administrator | May 2026 - July 2026

Company Website

Designed and built the website for a children’s residential care provider with the director, covering layout, imagery and safeguarding rules for photos of children. Made it load smoothly on phones and tablets and hosted review versions on Cloudflare Workers.

At a Glance

Client
Children’s residential care
Website
Design & build
Hosting
Cloudflare Workers
IT
Microsoft 365

Website Gallery

Brand & Logo
Brand & Logo

The company identity used across the website.

Home Imagery
Home Imagery

Photography of the homes, chosen to meet safeguarding rules.

Living Spaces
Living Spaces

Warm, welcoming imagery of the living spaces.

Microsoft 365 Setup

Set up user accounts and email on the company domain, email signatures, authenticator sign-in, password resets, and Office and OneDrive on staff laptops and tablets through the Microsoft admin centre.

IT Support & Online Presence

Provided remote support for staff through Quick Assist, and set up the company LinkedIn page with admin rights handed to the director.

Website Design

Website Design

Designed and built the website for a children’s residential care provider with the director, covering layout and imagery.

Technical Implementation
Client
Children’s residential care
Built With
The director
Devices
Phones & tablets
Reviews
Cloudflare Workers

Mobile First

Made the site load smoothly on phones and tablets, and hosted review versions on Cloudflare Workers for the director to check.

Safeguarding Imagery

Safeguarding Imagery

Imagery for the site was chosen to follow safeguarding rules for photos of children.

Technical Implementation
Imagery
Homes & spaces
Rules
Safeguarding for children’s photos
IT & Microsoft 365

IT & Microsoft 365

Set up the company’s Microsoft 365 alongside the website.

Technical Implementation
Accounts
Users & company email
Security
Authenticator sign-in
Apps
Office & OneDrive
Support
Quick Assist
Social
Company LinkedIn page

Microsoft 365 Setup

User accounts and email on the company domain, email signatures, authenticator sign-in, password resets, and Office and OneDrive on staff laptops and tablets through the Microsoft admin centre.

IT Support

Remote support for staff through Quick Assist, and set up the company LinkedIn page with admin rights handed to the director.

Power Vault Ltd

Technical Support | March 2026 - June 2026

Home battery system

Remote Battery Recovery

Brought customer home battery units (Powervault P5) back to charging without engineers attending site, connecting over Powervault’s gateway VPN and SSH to each unit’s controller.

At a Glance

Product
Powervault P5 home battery
Access
Gateway VPN & SSH
Diagnostics
Modbus, Python, Grafana
Outcome
Units recovered remotely

Project Gallery

Remote Diagnostics
Remote Diagnostics

Units diagnosed and recovered remotely over VPN and SSH, with no engineer visits.

Fault Diagnosis

Read the INVT inverter registers over Modbus with Python test harnesses and live Grafana dashboards to fix units stuck in bypass, force discharge and EPS modes; recovered deeply discharged cells with low current charging and coordinated controller, inverter and BMS firmware reflashes.

Security Review

Reported that the unencrypted field controller and router stored VPN keys giving access to the wider Powervault network.

Remote Diagnostics

Remote Diagnostics

Brought customer home battery units (Powervault P5) back to charging without engineers attending site.

Technical Implementation
Product
Powervault P5
Access
Gateway VPN & SSH
Inverter
INVT, read over Modbus
Tools
Python test harnesses
Monitoring
Live Grafana dashboards
Firmware
Controller, inverter & BMS

Fault Diagnosis

Read the inverter registers over Modbus to fix units stuck in bypass, force discharge and EPS modes.

Battery Recovery

Recovered deeply discharged cells with low current charging and coordinated controller, inverter and BMS firmware reflashes.

Security Review

Reported that the unencrypted field controller and router stored VPN keys giving access to the wider Powervault network.

Full Stack Development Journey

Independent Study & Development | 2024 - Present

Comprehensive Web Development Mastery

Following my defense industry experience, I embarked on an intensive self-directed journey to master full stack development. This comprehensive learning path encompasses everything from database architecture to distributed systems, server infrastructure, and modern web technologies.

Backend Infrastructure & Databases

Core Technologies
Distributed Database
Apache Cassandra
Relational Database
PostgreSQL
Server Architecture
Node.js Async Design
Infrastructure
Bare Metal Servers
Desktop Apps
Electron Framework
Web Hosting
Cloudflare Services

Server Architecture & Optimization

Mastered the art of reconfiguring standard computers into high-performance full-time servers. Developed deep expertise in Node.js server efficiency by carefully designing asynchronous architectures that maximize throughput and minimize latency. This includes implementing sophisticated event loops, worker threads, and optimized I/O operations for handling thousands of concurrent connections.

Key Technical Achievements

Bot Systems
Automated Bot Infrastructure

Developed sophisticated bot systems with Cassandra integration for real-time status monitoring, allowing servers and clients to track operational states.

Web Infrastructure
Complete Web Solutions

Built websites from scratch using Cloudflare, configuring port rules, port forwarding, and creating custom HTML for professional web presence.

API Integration
API Development & Integration

Leveraged multiple APIs to create sophisticated server systems that aggregate and display real-time information to users efficiently.

Electron Apps
Cross-Platform Applications

Learned Electron framework to develop and distribute desktop applications across multiple platforms with native functionality.

Advanced Systems & Algorithms

Engineered highly sophisticated algorithms for automated bot operations, including intelligent scheduling, failure recovery, and distributed task management. These systems utilize Cassandra's distributed architecture to maintain consistency across multiple nodes while providing real-time updates to monitoring dashboards. The implementation includes custom heartbeat protocols, status aggregation algorithms, and efficient data pipelines that ensure sub-second update latency even under heavy load.

Infrastructure & DevOps

Gained practical experience in transforming consumer hardware into enterprise-grade server infrastructure. This includes BIOS optimization, network configuration, implementing redundancy systems, and creating automated deployment pipelines. Mastered the intricacies of port management, firewall configuration, and secure remote access protocols to maintain production systems with 99.9% uptime.

Bot Systems

Automated Bot Infrastructure

Engineered highly sophisticated algorithms for automated bot operations, including intelligent scheduling, failure recovery, and distributed task management. These systems utilize Cassandra's distributed architecture to maintain consistency across multiple nodes while providing real-time updates to monitoring dashboards.

Technical Implementation
Database
Apache Cassandra
Architecture
Distributed Systems
Monitoring
Real-time Status
Scale
1000+ instances
Scheduling
Intelligent Task Management
Recovery
Automated Failure Handling

Advanced Algorithm Implementation

The implementation includes custom heartbeat protocols, status aggregation algorithms, and efficient data pipelines that ensure sub-second update latency even under heavy load. Built scalable architecture supporting thousands of concurrent bot instances with intelligent load balancing and resource optimization.

Distributed Task Management

Developed sophisticated scheduling algorithms that dynamically allocate resources based on system load and priority queues. The failure recovery system automatically detects and restarts failed processes while maintaining data integrity across the distributed network.

Web Infrastructure

Complete Web Solutions

Built comprehensive web infrastructure from domain acquisition to secure deployment using Cloudflare services. Implemented enterprise-grade security with proper DNS configuration, port forwarding, and secure HTTP connections for professional web applications.

Infrastructure Components
CDN & Security
Cloudflare
Domain Management
DNS Configuration
Network Security
Port Forwarding
Protocol
Secure HTTP/HTTPS
Analytics
Traffic Analysis
Performance
99.9% uptime

Domain & DNS Management

Mastered the complete domain lifecycle from registration to deployment, including advanced DNS settings, subdomain configuration, and SSL certificate management. Implemented robust security protocols through Cloudflare's enterprise features.

Secure Server Architecture

Configured secure server connections through Cloudflare with advanced port forwarding rules and traffic analysis. Implemented comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems to ensure maximum uptime and security for production web applications.

API Integration

API Development & Integration

Developed sophisticated cryptocurrency tracking systems leveraging Solana APIs and financial data services. Implemented comprehensive API management including rate limiting, service procurement, and server-hosted data distribution for real-time cryptocurrency monitoring and analysis.

API Architecture
Primary Platform
Solana Blockchain
Data Management
Rate Limit Optimization
Financial Data
Real-time Pricing
Analytics
Volume & Trend Analysis
User Tracking
Custom Coin Monitoring
Performance
Sub-second response

Cryptocurrency Data Management

Built comprehensive systems for tracking cryptocurrency market data including coin valuation, percentage changes, trading volume, and market trends. Implemented user-specific tracking allowing clients to monitor custom portfolios and receive real-time updates on their selected assets.

API Service Optimization

Managed complex API rate limiting and service procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective data acquisition. Developed server-hosted caching systems that aggregate API data and distribute it efficiently to multiple clients, reducing external API calls while maintaining real-time accuracy.

Electron Apps

Cross-Platform Applications

Published professional Electron applications with full cross-platform compatibility across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Implemented platform-specific optimizations and curated user experiences tailored to each operating system's design patterns and performance characteristics.

Application Development
Framework
Electron
macOS Support
Native Integration
Windows Support
Full Compatibility
Linux Support
Multi-Distribution
Distribution
Published Software
Features
Platform-Specific UI

Platform-Specific Optimization

Developed sophisticated platform detection and adaptation systems that automatically adjust UI elements, keyboard shortcuts, and system integration features based on the target operating system. Each platform receives optimized performance and native-feeling user interactions.

Professional Software Distribution

Successfully published and distributed Electron applications through appropriate channels for each platform, including code signing, installer creation, and automatic update systems. Implemented comprehensive testing workflows to ensure consistent functionality across all supported operating systems.

Bolt Hackathon - December 2024

Technical Lead | Fraud Dogs AI Platform

Project Overview: Fraud Dogs

Leading the technical development of an innovative AI-driven antifraud system designed for B2B commerce. Fraud Dogs revolutionizes transaction security by enabling businesses to conveniently create custom chargeback rules while implementing proprietary transaction stopping services. As technical lead in a focused team of 3 (technical lead, frontend lead, product lead), I'm responsible for the complete system architecture and implementation. Visit our platform at chargeguard-ai.com.

Technical Architecture

System Components
AI Agent System
Local MacBook deployment
Client Integration
Supabase + ngrok relay
Primary Database
Cassandra (distributed)
Relational DB
PostgreSQL
Design Tools
Figma, Freeform
Data Processing
Transaction CSV analysis

Leadership & Innovation

As technical lead, I've architected the entire backend infrastructure, carefully selecting team members based on complementary skills, and implementing cutting-edge AI solutions. The system features an intelligent agent capable of comprehensive transaction analysis, reading entire transaction CSV files, and providing conversational interfaces for fraud rule configuration.

Key Technical Achievements

AI Agent
Intelligent Transaction Analysis

Developed AI agent with natural language processing for intuitive fraud rule creation and real-time transaction monitoring.

Infrastructure
Distributed Architecture

Implemented scalable infrastructure using Cassandra for high-volume transaction data and PostgreSQL for relational data management.

Integration
Seamless Client Connection

Engineered secure relay system using Supabase and ngrok for real-time client request processing and response delivery.

User Experience
Conversational Interface

Built intuitive AI-powered chat interface allowing users to create complex fraud detection rules through natural conversation.

Impact & Vision

Fraud Dogs addresses a critical gap in B2B transaction security by democratizing access to sophisticated fraud prevention tools. Our platform empowers businesses of all sizes to implement enterprise-grade fraud protection without requiring deep technical expertise. The conversational AI interface transforms complex rule creation into simple dialogue, while our real-time transaction analysis prevents fraudulent charges before they impact business operations.

AI Agent

Intelligent Transaction Analysis

Developed advanced AI systems that analyze entire transaction CSV files for companies to identify and prevent fraudulent activity. The AI performs comprehensive pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and risk assessment to protect businesses from financial fraud.

AI Capabilities
Data Processing
CSV Transaction Analysis
Pattern Recognition
Fraud Detection
Analysis Type
Anomaly Detection
Risk Assessment
Real-time Scoring
Company Data
Enterprise Integration
Performance
Real-time Processing

Advanced Fraud Detection

The AI system processes complete transaction histories to identify suspicious patterns, unusual spending behaviors, and potential fraudulent activities. It learns from historical data to continuously improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.

Enterprise Data Integration

Seamlessly integrates with company transaction systems to provide comprehensive analysis of financial data. The system can process large volumes of transaction data while maintaining data privacy and security standards required for financial applications.

Infrastructure

Distributed Architecture

Implemented a robust distributed architecture utilizing PostgreSQL for account management and Cassandra for AI communications and analysis data. This dual-database approach ensures optimal performance for both relational account data and high-volume AI processing requirements.

Infrastructure Design
Account Database
PostgreSQL
AI Communications
Cassandra
Architecture
Distributed Systems
Data Processing
Real-time Analysis
Scalability
Horizontal Scaling
Reliability
99.9% Uptime

Dual-Database Strategy

PostgreSQL handles all user account information, authentication, and business logic with ACID compliance, while Cassandra manages high-volume AI communication data and analysis results with its distributed, high-performance architecture.

AI Communication Infrastructure

The Cassandra cluster is optimized for handling rapid AI analysis requests and storing large volumes of transaction analysis data. This enables real-time fraud detection while maintaining historical analysis capabilities for continuous learning and improvement.

Integration

Seamless Client Connection

Engineered a professional relay system using Supabase to connect clients to our private AI processing servers. This architecture ensures zero-latency communication, comprehensive server backups, guaranteed uptime, and enterprise-grade security for AI processing operations.

Integration Architecture
Relay Platform
Supabase
Latency
Zero-lag Connection
Backup Systems
Constant Server Backups
Uptime Guarantee
99.9% Availability
Security
Enterprise-grade Protection
Processing
Private AI Servers

Professional Infrastructure Management

The Supabase relay system provides enterprise-level reliability with automatic failover capabilities and real-time monitoring. This ensures uninterrupted service delivery while protecting our proprietary AI processing infrastructure from direct exposure.

Security & Performance Optimization

Implemented multi-layered security protocols that protect both client data and AI processing capabilities. The relay architecture provides additional security benefits by creating an isolation layer between public-facing services and our core AI processing infrastructure.

User Experience

Conversational Interface

Built an intelligent conversational AI that handles all financial fraud analysis inquiries and platform navigation. The AI has access to comprehensive tools for computing and configuring client data, enabling users to accomplish all tasks through natural conversation without needing to navigate elsewhere on the platform.

AI Interface Features
Interaction
Natural Language
Domain Expertise
Financial Fraud Analysis
Tool Access
Data Computing & Configuration
Platform Navigation
Complete AI Assistance
User Experience
One-stop Solution
Autonomy
Full Task Handling

Comprehensive AI Assistant

The conversational interface eliminates the need for traditional UI navigation by enabling users to request any platform function through natural language. Users can ask the AI to analyze transactions, configure fraud rules, generate reports, or modify settings - all through simple conversation.

Advanced Tool Integration

The AI has direct access to all platform tools and can perform complex data computations, configure client-specific fraud detection parameters, and execute administrative tasks. This creates a seamless experience where users can accomplish everything through conversation, making the platform accessible to users of all technical levels.

Bolt Hackathon - December 2024

Technical Lead | Fraud Dogs AI Platform

Project Overview: Fraud Dogs

Leading the technical development of an innovative AI-driven antifraud system designed for B2B commerce. Fraud Dogs revolutionizes transaction security by enabling businesses to conveniently create custom chargeback rules while implementing proprietary transaction stopping services. As technical lead in a focused team of 3 (technical lead, frontend lead, product lead), I'm responsible for the complete system architecture and implementation. Visit our platform at chargeguard-ai.com.

Technical Architecture

System Components
AI Agent System
Local MacBook deployment
Client Integration
Supabase + ngrok relay
Primary Database
Cassandra (distributed)
Relational DB
PostgreSQL
Design Tools
Figma, Freeform
Data Processing
Transaction CSV analysis

Leadership & Innovation

As technical lead, I've architected the entire backend infrastructure, carefully selecting team members based on complementary skills, and implementing cutting-edge AI solutions. The system features an intelligent agent capable of comprehensive transaction analysis, reading entire transaction CSV files, and providing conversational interfaces for fraud rule configuration.

Key Technical Achievements

AI Agent
Intelligent Transaction Analysis

Developed AI agent with natural language processing for intuitive fraud rule creation and real-time transaction monitoring.

Infrastructure
Distributed Architecture

Implemented scalable infrastructure using Cassandra for high-volume transaction data and PostgreSQL for relational data management.

Integration
Seamless Client Connection

Engineered secure relay system using Supabase and ngrok for real-time client request processing and response delivery.

User Experience
Conversational Interface

Built intuitive AI-powered chat interface allowing users to create complex fraud detection rules through natural conversation.

Impact & Vision

Fraud Dogs addresses a critical gap in B2B transaction security by democratizing access to sophisticated fraud prevention tools. Our platform empowers businesses of all sizes to implement enterprise-grade fraud protection without requiring deep technical expertise. The conversational AI interface transforms complex rule creation into simple dialogue, while our real-time transaction analysis prevents fraudulent charges before they impact business operations.

AI Agent

Intelligent Transaction Analysis

Developed a sophisticated AI agent with natural language processing capabilities that revolutionizes how businesses create fraud detection rules. The system processes entire transaction histories and identifies patterns through conversational interaction.

AI Capabilities
Processing
Natural Language
Analysis
Pattern Recognition
Interface
Conversational AI
Performance
Real-time
Infrastructure

Distributed Architecture

Implemented a scalable distributed architecture using Apache Cassandra for handling high-volume transaction data with PostgreSQL for relational data management, ensuring both performance and data integrity.

Infrastructure Design
Database
Cassandra + PostgreSQL
Architecture
Distributed Systems
Scalability
Horizontal Scaling
Reliability
99.9% Uptime
Integration

Seamless Client Connection

Engineered a secure relay system using Supabase and ngrok that enables real-time client request processing and response delivery while maintaining security and performance standards.

Integration Architecture
Backend
Supabase
Relay
ngrok tunneling
Security
End-to-end encryption
Latency
<100ms response
User Experience

Conversational Interface

Built an intuitive AI-powered chat interface that allows users to create complex fraud detection rules through natural conversation, eliminating the need for technical expertise in rule configuration.

User Interface Features
Interaction
Natural Language
Complexity
Zero-code solution
Learning Curve
Minimal training
Accessibility
Non-technical users