Containerized Failover Solution

Architected and developed a containerized failover and load-balancing solution using Docker and Python/FastAPI to enhance the reliability of a fragile legacy Optifacts application, directly addressing a critical single point of failure.

• Client

  Luxottica

• Completion Time

  3 months

• Technologies

  Docker, Python 3.11, FastAPI...

Apache Guacamole Implementation

Spearheaded the evaluation and deployment of a secure jump server by building a proof-of-concept with Apache Guacamole when the corporate-standard Cisco ISE solution was deemed too complex and costly.

• Client

  Luxottica

• Completion Time

  2 months

• Technologies

  Apache Guacamole, Docker, Ubuntu...

Containerized Multi-Platform Meeting Recording & Knowledge Management

Architected and developed a containerized microservice solution for automated meeting recording, transcription, and knowledge artifact capture across Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom, with seamless integration into enterprise knowledge management systems.

• Client

  Luxottica

• Completion Time

  4 months

• Technologies

  TypeScript, Node.js, Playwright...

Secure Internal AI Endpoint with Cost Management & Guardrails

Developed a secure, centralized internal AI gateway (Light LLM proxy) that manages AI queries across multiple vendors, provides custom security guardrails, cost tracking, rate limiting, and integrates with enterprise infrastructure for factually dense, context-aware AI interactions.

• Client

  Luxottica

• Completion Time

  3 months

• Technologies

  Light LLM, OpenAI API, Anthropic Claude...

Enterprise Conversational AI with LDAP Authentication & MCP Tools Integration

Designed and implemented Open Web UI (Lux GPT), a standalone secure internal AI conversational platform that demonstrates advanced IAM skills through LDAP authentication, integrates with the Light LLM proxy for security guardrails and vector solutions, and extends functionality with custom MCP tools for real-time infrastructure management.

• Client

  Luxottica

• Completion Time

  4 months

• Technologies

  Open Web UI, Streamlit, Light LLM...

Enterprise REST API for Secure Remote Access Management

Developed a production-ready REST API wrapper service for Apache Guacamole that provides secure, programmatic access to remote desktop sessions (RDP, SSH, VNC) with enterprise-grade authentication, rate limiting, audit logging, and multi-session management capabilities.

• Client

  Luxottica (via The Conrad Group)

• Completion Time

  2 months

• Technologies

  Node.js, RESTful API, Docker...

Custom MCP Tool for Secure Azure Resource Data Retrieval

Developed a custom MCP (Multi-protocol Communication Protocol) tool that enables real-time querying of Azure infrastructure resources through secure device login authentication, providing factually dense data for AI-powered analysis and executive reporting without persistent storage.

• Client

  Luxottica

• Completion Time

  2 months

• Technologies

  MCP (Multi-protocol Communication Protocol), Python, Azure CLI...

AI for Social Impact

Led the technical architecture and development of 'SUN Pathways,' a grant-funded, AI-powered platform designed to address systemic barriers for foster youth by connecting them with college and career resources.

• Client

  SUN Scholars Inc. / The Conrad Group

• Completion Time

  6 months

• Technologies

  Generative AI, Web Development, AI/ML

Value Systems & Utility Convergence in LLMs

Established thought leadership in AI security by authoring and presenting on 'Value Systems & Utility Convergence in LLMs: Harnessing AI for Secure Business Solutions' at CyberCincy, Cincinnati's largest AI community conference.

• Client

  CyberCincy Conference

• Completion Time

  1 month

• Technologies

  LLMs, AI Ethics, Security Strategy

HIPAA-Compliant Image Management System

Architected and developed a secure, scalable media management portal using Google Sites, Google Drive, Python, Flask, and Azure Computer Vision API to enable compliant collaboration between program managers and marketing teams while maintaining strict access control for sensitive media of at-risk youth.

• Client

  CJR

• Completion Time

  2 months

• Technologies

  Python, Flask, Google Sites...