AI Engineer • Full-Stack Developer • Systems Architect

I'm Kristopher Gates.
I build intelligent systems.

10x AI engineer designing agentic workflows with Claude Code, OpenClaw, and Anthropic tools. Full-stack developer and systems automation specialist turning complex problems into elegant solutions.

Get in Touch → Resume GitHub
Skills & Expertise

What I Work With

AI & Machine Learning

Claude CodeAnthropic's AI-powered CLI that turns natural language into autonomous coding sessions, running tools and editing files directly.claude.ai/code → OpenClawOpen-source framework for building agentic AI systems that chain reasoning, tool use, and multi-step execution.github.com/anthropics → Agentic WorkflowsDesign patterns where AI agents autonomously plan, execute, and iterate on multi-step tasks with real-world tool access. Anthropic APIREST API for accessing Claude models with support for tool use, vision, and extended thinking.docs.anthropic.com → LLM Fine-TuningAdapting pre-trained language models on domain-specific datasets to improve accuracy for specialized tasks. PyTorchMeta's open-source deep learning framework for building and training neural networks with dynamic computation graphs.pytorch.org → Prompt EngineeringCrafting structured instructions and system prompts that guide LLMs toward reliable, high-quality outputs. MCP ServersModel Context Protocol servers that let AI agents connect to external tools, APIs, and data sources through a standard interface.modelcontextprotocol.io →

Languages

PythonVersatile language for AI/ML pipelines, backend services, scripting, and data processing.python.org → TypeScriptTyped superset of JavaScript that catches errors at compile time, essential for large-scale frontend and backend projects.typescriptlang.org → JavaScriptThe language of the web — used for interactive frontends, Node.js backends, and full-stack development.MDN Web Docs → C#Microsoft's object-oriented language powering .NET, Blazor, and enterprise application development.learn.microsoft.com → JavaBattle-tested language for enterprise backends, Android apps, and high-performance distributed systems.dev.java → C / C++Systems-level languages for performance-critical code, embedded systems, and low-level programming. SQLStandard language for relational databases — querying, modeling, and managing structured data. BashUnix shell scripting for automation, DevOps pipelines, and system administration tasks.

Frameworks & Tools

ReactComponent-based UI library with hooks, state management, and a massive ecosystem for building interactive frontends.react.dev → VueProgressive JavaScript framework with reactive data binding and a gentle learning curve for building modern UIs.vuejs.org → AngularGoogle's full-featured framework for enterprise single-page applications with TypeScript, DI, and RxJS built in.angular.dev → .NET / BlazorMicrosoft's framework for building server-side and interactive web UIs with C# instead of JavaScript.dotnet.microsoft.com → Node / ExpressJavaScript runtime paired with a minimal web framework for building REST APIs and backend services.expressjs.com → FlaskLightweight Python micro-framework for web apps and APIs, easy to extend with a rich plugin ecosystem.flask.palletsprojects.com → FlutterGoogle's UI toolkit for building natively compiled mobile, web, and desktop apps from a single Dart codebase.flutter.dev →

Infrastructure & DevOps

AWSAmazon's cloud platform — used for compute (EC2/ECS), storage, serverless, and full-stack infrastructure.aws.amazon.com → AzureMicrosoft's cloud platform for enterprise services, .NET hosting, Cosmos DB, and Active Directory integration.azure.microsoft.com → GCPGoogle Cloud Platform for compute, AI/ML services, BigQuery, and Kubernetes Engine.cloud.google.com → DockerContainerization platform for packaging apps into portable, reproducible environments across dev and production.docker.com → KubernetesContainer orchestration system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized workloads.kubernetes.io → CI/CDAutomated pipelines that build, test, and deploy code on every commit, ensuring fast and reliable releases. GitHub ActionsWorkflow automation built into GitHub for CI/CD, testing, deployments, and custom repo automations.github.com/features/actions → JenkinsOpen-source automation server for building, testing, and deploying software with extensible plugin support.jenkins.io →
Career

Experience

2025 — Present

AI Engineer & Agentic Workflow Designer

Independent

Designing and building agentic AI workflows using Claude Code, OpenClaw, and Anthropic tools. Developing autonomous agent architectures, MCP integrations, and AI-augmented development pipelines that multiply engineering output by 10x. Pushing the frontier of human-AI collaboration.

April 2025 — February 2026

.NET Full-Stack Developer

Sightview Software

Extended and refactored MedTech products providing Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management solutions for vision care clinics. Worked with .NET, C#, Azure, and Cosmos DB across multiple stacks.

2017 — 2025

Software Engineer

Cheaper Geek

Designed and implemented web apps, CMS platforms, and ecommerce solutions for SMBs. Built enterprise portals, dashboards, and EHR systems. Led core rewrites of legacy projects, modernizing critical business infrastructure.

2023

Software Engineer

Maya AI (Aza Project)

Full-stack Node developer on an AI project. Managed Git branching strategies, containerized applications with Docker on AWS (ECS/EC2), built React + Redux frontend with Express backend and custom API endpoints.

What I've Built

What I've Built

🤖 Agentic AI Workflows with OpenClaw

Building autonomous agent systems that integrate Claude Code with real-world tools — browser automation, code generation, system administration, and multi-agent orchestration. Designing workflows where AI agents can reason, act, and learn across complex multi-step tasks.

Claude CodeAnthropic's AI-powered CLI that turns natural language into autonomous coding sessions, running tools and editing files directly.claude.ai/code → OpenClawOpen-source framework for building agentic AI systems that chain reasoning, tool use, and multi-step execution.github.com/anthropics → Anthropic APIREST API for accessing Claude models with support for tool use, vision, and extended thinking.docs.anthropic.com → MCP ServersModel Context Protocol servers that let AI agents connect to external tools, APIs, and data sources through a standard interface.modelcontextprotocol.io → TypeScriptTyped superset of JavaScript that catches errors at compile time, essential for large-scale frontend and backend projects.typescriptlang.org → PythonVersatile language for AI/ML pipelines, backend services, scripting, and data processing.python.org →
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LLaMA 3.2 Fine-Tune Training

Nov 2024

End-to-end fine-tune of LLaMA 3.2 to solve classic text adventure games. Normalized and datasetted legacy gameplay transcripts, producing an AI capable of gameplay and puzzle solving in text adventure environments.

PyTorchMeta's open-source deep learning framework for building and training neural networks with dynamic computation graphs.pytorch.org → PythonVersatile language for AI/ML pipelines, backend services, scripting, and data processing.python.org → LLM Fine-TuningAdapting pre-trained language models on domain-specific datasets to improve accuracy for specialized tasks. Prompt EngineeringCrafting structured instructions and system prompts that guide LLMs toward reliable, high-quality outputs.
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MedTech EHR Systems

Sightview Software

Electronic Health Record and Practice Management solutions for vision care clinics. Built on .NET, Azure, and Cosmos DB for opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists.

C#Microsoft's object-oriented language powering .NET, Blazor, and enterprise application development.learn.microsoft.com → .NET / BlazorMicrosoft's framework for building server-side and interactive web UIs with C# instead of JavaScript.dotnet.microsoft.com → AzureMicrosoft's cloud platform for enterprise services, .NET hosting, Cosmos DB, and Active Directory integration.azure.microsoft.com →
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Legacy System Modernization

Cheaper Geek

Led core rewrites of legacy projects that businesses depended on, bringing them into modern efficiency with updated stacks and architecture.

ReactComponent-based UI library with hooks, state management, and a massive ecosystem for building interactive frontends.react.dev → JavaScriptThe language of the web — used for interactive frontends, Node.js backends, and full-stack development.MDN Web Docs → Node / ExpressJavaScript runtime paired with a minimal web framework for building REST APIs and backend services.expressjs.com → SQLStandard language for relational databases — querying, modeling, and managing structured data.
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Real Wines

github.com/KDLGates/realwines

Database-backed management application for a wine business. Full CRUD operations with inventory tracking, built as an MVP demonstrating .NET and data-driven design.

C#Microsoft's object-oriented language powering .NET, Blazor, and enterprise application development.learn.microsoft.com → .NET / BlazorMicrosoft's framework for building server-side and interactive web UIs with C# instead of JavaScript.dotnet.microsoft.com → SQLStandard language for relational databases — querying, modeling, and managing structured data.
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SeedMart

github.com/KDLGates/seedmart

Full-stack seed trading platform with a market visualization dashboard and seed management system. Interactive charts and real-time data display.

JavaScriptThe language of the web — used for interactive frontends, Node.js backends, and full-stack development.MDN Web Docs → HTML / CSSThe foundational markup and styling languages for building and designing web pages. Data VisualizationRendering complex datasets as interactive charts and dashboards for insight and exploration.
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Particle Background

github.com/KDLGates/particle-background

JavaScript library for animated particle backgrounds with configurable density, speed, and connection lines. Lightweight creative coding for web visuals.

JavaScriptThe language of the web — used for interactive frontends, Node.js backends, and full-stack development.MDN Web Docs → Canvas APIBrowser API for drawing 2D graphics, animations, and visual effects directly on web pages.MDN Canvas API →
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PingClient

github.com/KDLGates/PingClient

Network ping client built with Java sockets. Demonstrates low-level networking, packet construction, and round-trip time measurement.

JavaEnterprise-grade object-oriented language running on the JVM, widely used for backend services and Android development.dev.java → NetworkingSocket programming, protocol design, and understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and HTTP fundamentals.
Education

Academic Background

B.S. in Computer Science

University of South Florida — Tampa, FL · 2013 – 2017

Summa Cum Laude — GPA 3.91

Core CS Coursework

Data Structures Analysis of Algorithms Operating Systems Computer Networks Database Design Object Oriented Design Software Engineering Automata & Formal Languages Intro to Discrete Structures

Systems & Architecture

Computer Organization Computer Architecture Computer Logic Design Massively Parallel Systems

Security & Applied CS

Practical Cybersecurity Systems Security Web Application Design Advanced Python Ethical Issues & Professional Conduct

Math & Science

Engineering Calculus I–III Probability & Stats for Engineers Intro to Linear Systems General Physics I & II

Honors & Electives

Beginning Latin I & II Arts & Humanities Honors Social & Behavioral Science Honors Seminar in Applied Ethics Intro to World Religions Intro to Electronic Music
Contact

Let's Connect

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Email
kdlgates@kdlgates.com
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Phone
(813) 421-2341
GitHub
github.com/KDLGates
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/kdlgates
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Website
kdlgates.com