Chris Thackrey – Resume
Chris Thackrey
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Technical Skills
Software Engineering Work
Rivendell - AI Development and Research Tool
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.
AI Repository Code Generation Application
- Led the development of a meeting-to-feature codegen application.
- Developed enhanced search capabilities on embedded file content in connected data repositories.
- Facilitated automation of code changes as new inputs are identified.
- Implemented detailed documentation capabilities for repository history.
Subject to NDA. No further details are available.
Collegiate Pathways Application
AI-driven college planning application with chatbot assistance to combine together course-catalogue offerings from multiple higher-level learning institutions, including major college curriculums, into a full degree plan that satisfies the requirements for any field of study.
- Features fully dynamic components generated using custom API calls to AI in real-time.
- Implemented a chatbot using OpenAI with a unique persona of an academic counselor.
- The fully-generated degree plan outline leveraged AI prompted to accomodate remote learning, schedule planning around any on-site learning at multiple locations, and account for pre-requisites that must be taken in sequential order.
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.
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.
CRM Management App to Handle Insurance Clients and Potential Leads* -lineagecrm.com
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.
*Subject to NDA. No further details are available.
Professional Experience
Principal Software Architect, Silver Bow Technology Group — 2025
- 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.
Freelance / Contract Software Engineering, Self-Employed / Various Clients — 2024-2025
Various Engagements
- Provided full-stack development services for various clients, focusing on AI integration, web application development, and data solutions.
Software Engineer, Black Flag Design — 2024-2025
- 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.