Founder and Lead Engineer of DigitEyes, a live SaaS platform I
took from concept to public launch solo, spanning ideation, architecture, build, alpha, beta, and
release
Lets businesses embed a branded AI avatar on their website with a single HTML snippet, including
secure API-key handling, hosted infrastructure, conversation logs, lead capture, and follow-up
emails out of the box
Built a proprietary avatar engine that aggregates OpenAI,
Claude, ElevenLabs, HeyGen,
Deepgram, D-ID, and Synthesia behind a single
unified abstraction, eliminating the security risk of client-side API keys present in naive avatar
embeds
Designed and built the full stack solo: avatar engine, provider-agnostic integration layer,
embeddable widget, customer dashboard, billing, and marketing site
Live at digiteyes.co, serving use cases across recruitment, legal, healthcare, real estate, and
coaching, with an architecture built to absorb upstream provider API changes as the vendor
landscape evolves
Engaged as Lead Avatar Engineer for Lexertia, a legal-tech
SaaS delivering conversational legal guidance through a photorealistic AI avatar, owning the
full avatar engineering workstream as sole specialist
Implemented a photorealistic real-time avatar with low-latency lip-sync using
HeyGen, meeting strict visual quality and session reliability requirements
Architected the avatar system to support extended sessions of 1+ hour under
tight cost-efficiency and data-security constraints, suitable for sensitive legal workflows
Integrated the avatar layer with a custom LLM backend, coordinating directly
with the backend team to ensure seamless handoff between AI responses and real-time rendering
Delivered full source code and a production-ready Docker image built on
FastAPI, Python, AWS, and Nginx,
designed to support scalable multi-avatar deployment
Engaged as sole AI consultant for Workit Health, a HIPAA-regulated digital
healthcare provider, owning the full technical roadmap, strategy, and delivery of the client's
first AI initiative
Designed and built an end-to-end computer vision and ML pipeline on AWS Bedrock
that automated drug test image screening, replacing a previously manual review process and
enabling screening at scale with significantly reduced human effort and error
Combined OpenCV image processing, PaddleOCR text extraction,
and Claude via AWS Bedrock for intelligent result interpretation, wrapped in a
Python / FastAPI service
Built the system with HIPAA compliance considerations throughout, covering
data handling, access controls, and secure cloud infrastructure
Acted as trusted technical advisor to a non-technical client, guiding architecture decisions,
risk assessment, and delivery planning
Conceived, designed, and delivered Call Santa Live end-to-end — owning product
strategy, system architecture, business direction, and hiring and leading a team of 6
Personally implemented the core AI, backend, real-time streaming, and DevOps
engineering, building and operating a Dockerised FastAPI backend on AWS EC2
with Nginx, Supabase (auth, database, RLS), and
Stripe
Integrated real-time interactive video avatars using HeyGen and
LiveKit, combined with the OpenAI Realtime API for streaming LLM
reasoning, low-latency speech-to-text, and conversational responses
Designed a free preview conversion funnel with IP-based rate limiting, bot protection, and conversion
tracking to drive paid upgrades during a high-traffic seasonal launch
Led engineering for Netvrk's multiplayer Web3 metaverse using Unreal Engine 5, delivering seamless
level streaming and real-time multiplayer replication
Implemented full NFT asset integration enabling player-owned
virtual items and environments
Launched Metaverse Alpha - a free-roaming, massive multiplayer social environment
built around player-owned NFT assets
Led agile development teams, facilitated Scrum ceremonies, and managed detailed product breakdown into
actionable epics and user stories
Established and led a cross-functional team in developing Rise of the Warbots, a Web3
mobile game set in a post-apocalyptic world, built on Avalanche C-Chain
Designed and implemented core gameplay mechanics using Unreal Engine (Blueprints and C++)
Integrated blockchain features for NFT-based robot customization, player character generation, and
on-chain stat tracking
Collaborated directly with executive leadership on product vision, requirements gathering, and
milestone planning
Designed and developed a virtual reality training simulator for the New Zealand Police, focused on
tactical room clearing, communication, and high-pressure decision-making scenarios
Initially built and validated a detailed functional prototype using Unity and C#
Subsequently developed the full-scale, production-ready simulator in Unreal Engine 4 (C++ and
Blueprints), significantly enhancing visual fidelity, realism, and performance
Led a cross-functional team of 6 developers, overseeing implementation, agile processes, and project
delivery
Collaborated directly with stakeholders and NZ Police leadership to align closely with project
objectives, ensuring practical training effectiveness and accuracy of simulated scenarios
Developed immersive virtual reality simulations for the Eight360 Nova, an innovative,
untethered motion simulator providing full 360° rotational freedom
Integrated spatial audio and advanced haptic feedback systems for heightened realism and immersion
Delivered bespoke VR solutions tailored to defense, aviation training, and scientific R&D applications
Collaborated closely with hardware engineering teams to fine-tune synchronization between VR visuals,
motion control, and physical feedback
A cinematic mobile horse racing game featuring breeding, training, and live competitive events
Scrum Master for two cross-functional teams (15 developers total), driving agile practices, sprint
planning, and continuous improvement in a live-service environment
Managed collaboration between developers, artists, QA, and production to deliver regular seasonal
events, content updates, and gameplay improvements
Facilitated stakeholder communication, backlog grooming, and release management for ongoing live
operations and feature rollouts
Played a key role in mentoring team members and optimizing development workflows to meet frequent and
rigorous live-service deadlines
Developed a voice-operated AR logistics assistant for HoloLens using Unity, designed for hands-free
warehouse navigation and task execution
Integrated IBM Watson's natural language understanding (NLU) to interpret spoken commands - an early
application of AI voice interfaces before LLMs were mainstream
Used Google Cloud Speech-to-Text to transcribe audio input and trigger real-time AR workflows in Unity
Designed for enterprise logistics and inventory systems, enhancing safety and efficiency in industrial
environments through intuitive voice control
VR 360° Film Experience
Maintained and extended an existing stereoscopic VR film combining 360° live-action footage with
interactive CG
overlays
Designed immersive transitions and spatial audio to enhance viewer presence and narrative flow
Presented in museum exhibitions and VR film festivals as a standalone artistic experience
AR Workplace Induction Prototype
Designed and developed an AR workplace induction experience for the Magic Leap headset using Unity
Guided users through safety and onboarding procedures using spatial 3D overlays, interactive hotspots,
and step-based instructions anchored to real equipment
Demoed at an Air New Zealand innovation conference as a next-gen approach to enterprise training
Te Papa - National Museum Touchscreen Game
Designed and developed a large touchscreen game for a permanent exhibition at Te Papa, New Zealand's
national museum
Still live and in use 8 years later, teaching children about native bird calls and conservation
through playful interaction
Led a team of 5 student developers, coordinating implementation and delivery
Acted as the primary liaison with museum stakeholders to ensure educational goals and exhibit
standards were met
Crypto Currency Generator
Developed a no-code token generator for creating custom ERC-20 and BEP-20 tokens
Supports adjustable supply, burn mechanics, vesting schedules, and metadata configuration
Secure wallet connection with MetaMask integration for safe on-chain deployment
Hosted live on GitHub Pages as a public utility tool
Auto Leverage Farming Bot
Engineered a smart DeFi bot for auto-leverage yield farming on Tarot Finance
Automatically adjusts health factors and rebalances collateral-to-debt ratios to avoid liquidation
Built with Web3.js and deployed via cron jobs on a secure VPS
Designed for hands-off, high-efficiency yield farming with configurable risk profiles
Arbitrage Trading Bot
Created a cross-DEX arbitrage bot scanning Ethereum and Polygon DEXs for real-time price discrepancies
Executed profitable trades using flash loans and MEV-aware strategies
Gas-optimized execution logic with fallback paths to reduce failed transactions
NFT Random Generator
Built a CLI and web-based NFT generator for creating large-scale collections
Supports layered rarity, metadata generation, and image compositing
Integrated IPFS pinning for decentralized storage
Exported ready-to-mint metadata for Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and other EVM compatible chains
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