Renn Valo

• Architected a secure Login.gov SSO portal using FastAPI/JWT for external collaborator access via AWS AppStream.
• Developed "Nimbus," an in-house RAG-based LLM solution using vector stores for secure, localized, and context-aware AI capabilities.
• Orchestrated containerization strategies using Kubernetes and Rancher to modernize GSL infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Engineered a smart socket Slack integration enabling Nimbus to join channels and interactively assist staff like a team member.
• Manage HPC AI server infrastructure and assist scientists in containerizing machine learning models for high-performance execution.
• Developed FastAPI automation for GitHub lifecycle and Dependabot workflows, streamlining security alerts and management reporting.
• Leading GSL Web Support initiatives to modernize infrastructure, improve reliability, and ensure NOAA compliance.
• Developing AWS Costing Dashboard for better resource tracking and management.

• Managed HPC project allocations (CPU and Disk) for all of NOAA HPC systems and portfolios.
• Implemented allocation resource changes for all portfolios and projects across NOAA HPC.
• Supported users across Windows, Linux Server, and Mac OS environments for HPC access.
• Managed all user support with the team across all labs at NOAA HPC.

• Worked with Blue Origin on their health monitoring system New Glenn flight computer project.
• Implemented telemetry interface software with AWS and custom hardware for client.
• Validated implementation methods for embedded systems and conducted integration testing.
• Investigated new and emerging software applications to select and implement administrative information systems.

• Led product development and managed remote/offshore development teams, overseeing design architecture and project delivery.
• Successfully published mobile applications across iOS, Android, Mac, and PC.
• Maintained control and quality of intellectual property across platforms.
• Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.

• Designed and implemented systems using Python to automate financial data streaming into Excel.
• Troubleshot all network and software issues to achieve architecture compatibility across platforms.
• Contributed ideas in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines and designs.

• Built and serviced entire network and cloud services for Boulder Area Realtors.
• Recommended and installed upgrades, reducing costs by more than 50%.
• Implemented and managed operating systems, security systems, and intrusion detection systems.

• Designed, developed, and oversaw a team of programmers to create mobile applications for electric transportation.
• Managed company-level architecture, platform, and data configuration processes.
• Demonstrated mobile application feasibility on iOS, Android, and PC for Google.

• Lead architect for Siemens Encoder Interface for all ICD10 medical data to third party vendors.
• Lead architect for Siemens Ansos nurse staff acuity system.
• Assistant architect in PA INVISION extracts converting mainframe files to SQL Server.

FastAPI • Python • MySQL • Redis • WebSockets • Docker

• Architected hybrid AI infrastructure using self-hosted LLMs with Google Gemini as intelligent failover.
• Developed an autonomous content generation bot that leverages local LLMs to create and publish engaging blog posts, driving organic traffic.
• Built Tinder-like dating platform with real-time messaging using WebSocket and Redis pub/sub architecture.
• Deployed complete authentication system with JWT and bcrypt, handling thousands of concurrent users.

React • TypeScript • FastAPI • OpenAI • Google Gemini • Docker

• Developed intelligent market analysis platform with multi-provider LLM support and automated content generation
• Created flexible LLM provider abstraction maintaining 99.9% uptime through intelligent fallback mechanisms
• Implemented automated RSS feed monitoring, earnings transcript analysis, and multi-channel distribution
• Built comprehensive subscriber management system with newsletter automation

FastAPI • Python • LangChain • Ollama • Llama 3.2 • Docker

• Engineered automated customer service system using local LLM (Llama 3.2) for complete data sovereignty
• Designed intelligent email classification and response generation with product knowledge base integration
• Achieved zero per-request API costs while maintaining production-grade reliability and low latency
• Orchestrated multi-process architecture with Supervisord for continuous IMAP/SMTP monitoring

React • TypeScript • FastAPI • Ollama • LangChain • CUDA • Docker

• Built premium e-commerce site with GPU-accelerated local LLM infrastructure (CUDA 11.8)
• Integrated automated email processing with product knowledge base for accurate customer responses
• Reduced customer support response time to under 20 seconds end-to-end through optimized LLM pipeline
• Implemented modern React/TypeScript frontend with Shadcn/ui component library

Node.js • JavaScript ES6+ • Google Gemini • p5.js • Anime.js • Docker

• Created sophisticated tarot application with multi-provider LLM architecture and 3-key rotation
• Engineered a self-hosted AI blogging agent that autonomously generates and publishes SEO-optimized content to drive organic growth.
• Designed atmospheric UI with advanced animations using p5.js and Anime.js following Wabi-Sabi philosophy
• Achieved 99.9% uptime through intelligent API key rotation and graceful degradation
• Implemented SEO optimization with Schema.org markup and reading history with data visualizations

Swift • Unity • iOS • Mobile Development

• Led technical strategy as VP of Technology for innovative iPhone game development
• Integrated Unity engine with native Swift code while maintaining optimal iOS performance
• Coordinated cross-functional team collaboration and end-to-end technical architecture
• Successfully launched professional game deployment to App Store with smooth gameplay

React • TypeScript • Vite • Tailwind CSS • SQLite • Node.js • Docker

• Developed educational web game with component-driven UI and reusable design system
• Built real-time growth tracking with event-driven gameplay and milestone celebrations
• Created admin panel for event management and certificate generation system
• Containerized application with Docker for seamless deployment