Building AI-Powered Developer Tools: A Version Control for Reasoning
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Chris Thackrey
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Personal website and portfolio of Chris Thackrey, a full-stack software engineer specializing in AI-driven applications and modern web technologies.
Recent Work & Experience
Principal Software Architect
Silver Bow Technology Group
San Antonio, TX
- Lead software engineering team and built the core AI functionality for a "version control for reasoning" dev tool providing AI-driven code-generation, prompt enhancement, architecture strategy, as well as project planning and security features.
TypeScript
Next.js
React
AI
LLMs
Prompt Engineering
Security
Architecture
- AI development tool that functions both internally for the company and externally for clients as "version control for reasoning".
- Implemented a monte-carlo algorithm to run large batches of prompt calls in parallel to various large-language AI models (llms), providing more deterministic outcomes by improving reliable code metrics such as compute and readability.
- Configured OpenAI API and Anthropic API models to match relevant files and open a branch with a deployment in Vercel.
- Built a monte carlo visualizer with ThreeJS to visualise similar response clusters in 3d space.
TypeScript
Next.js
OpenAI API
Anthropic API
ThreeJS
Monte Carlo Algorithm
Vercel
Freelance / Contract Software Engineering
Self-Employed / Various Clients
Various Engagements
- Provided full-stack development services for various clients, focusing on AI integration, web application development, and data solutions.
Full-Stack Development
AI Integration
Project Management
Client Communication
Software Engineer
Black Flag Design
San Antonio, TX
- Contributed code across five projects in simultaneous development, including Lead Developer of an AI codegen application and internal dev tool, subject to a signed NDA.
- Led, scripted, and hosted the 'AI DIY' podcast series on AI coding trends, Vercel's ecosystem and events in the tech industry.
TypeScript
Next.js
React
AI
LLMs
TailwindCSS
Vercel
Podcast Production
AI Applications for National Not-for-Profit Education Research Organization
- AI teaching application featuring a multiplayer AI chat and advanced deep research enabled.
- Implemented interactive AI communication tools.
- Deployed a bespoke multi-tenant architecture implementation.
- Designed and implemented interactive interface templates to facilitate AI context and responses.
TypeScript
Next.js
AI/LLMs
Multi-tenant Architecture
Real-time Communication
AI Analysis Tools For International Wildfire Science and Technology Company
- Cloud-based SaaS offering on-demand wildfire spread prediction capabilities to support operational response.
- Implemented unique systems to improve UI interactivity.
- Utilized secured backends to make safe API calls to private data from public sources.
- Created AI-driven assessment tools and forecast features to improve event response times for 20,000+ incidents per year.
TypeScript
React
Data Visualization
AI/ML
Geospatial Analysis
SaaS
- Final expense CRM management app and tool for handling clients and leads, currently deployed with more than 200 active users.
- Integrated applications to identify potential market opportunities.
- Completed Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) process from legacy backend into new database connections.
TypeScript
Next.js
Database
ETL
CRM
Let's Connect
I'm currently available for freelance work and full-time opportunities. If you're interested in working together, please get in touch.
Featured Projects
A selection of my recent work. See all my projects on the dedicated projects page.
Get in Touch
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San Antonio, TX
I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.