Alexander G

AI & LLM Engineer | Full Stack Developer | Wildcard Person

[email protected] | Github | LinkedIn

Engineer that gets the things done and masters the art of problem-solving in any role. Expertise includes AI, LLMs, Generative AI, and full-stack development with Laravel, React, Vue, and Cloud platforms.

Professional Summary

  • Highly adaptable professional — proud owner of exceptional ability to focus on challenging projects, often working extended hours to ensure completion and high quality.
  • Proficient in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies. Some include Laravel, Remix, Nuxt, Databases, CI/CD, and Cloud platforms.
  • Rapidly learns and implements new technologies — staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field while maintaining a strong opinion on stability and security.
  • Skilled in AI — LLMs and Generative AI, MLOps, LangChain and LlamaIndex, Claude & Chat GPT, and other tools for AI development.
  • Proved, creative problem-solver — thrives in dynamic environments, bringing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges and delivering exceptional results.
  • Proficient in building scalable applications on his own — serving as a self-sufficient "one-man-team" on critical projects, requiring minimal supervision and creating little to no friction during development.
  • Passionate about continuous learning and staying at the forefront of industry trends, with a strong ability to work independently and efficiently.

Key Achievements and Technologies

  • Developed Legal AI tools using LangChain, integrating various LLM models and constructing datasets with HuggingFace and Argilla, pretraining, training, and fine-tuning LLMs in the cloud
  • Implemented RAG applications and built high-performance microservices architecture using Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, and Google Cloud Platform
  • Contributed to open-source projects and worked with diverse technologies including Laravel, Next.js, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch
  • Deployed monitoring services and internal tools using Kubernetes and GitLab, while implementing robust CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Utilized AWS cloud services including Elastic Beanstalk, RDS, S3, and CloudFront for scalable application deployment
  • Set up continuous log ingestion systems using Kinesis, Lambda, and Elasticsearch, handling millions of requests per day

Certifications

Professional Experience

LLM & Generative AI Engineer | Dalitics | Remote | March 2024 - Present

Sarmisè

  • Build Legal AI tools for law firms using Langchain and various LLM models
  • Construct and enhance datasets using HuggingFace, Distilabel, and Argilla
  • Pretrain, train, and fine-tune LLMs in the cloud
  • Develop OpenAPI API-compatible tools for agentic flows

CTO | EMIX Gaming | Remote | August 2023 - May 2024

emixpartners.com | LinkedIn | joiabet.com | maharajafortune.com

  • Led development of Next.js and Laravel applications for the gambling industry
  • Created and maintained internal tools with Directus and Google Cloud Platform
  • Built RAG applications for internal staff, improving information retrieval efficiency

Full Stack Developer | Grapefruit | Remote | January 2023 - April 2023

grapefruit.ro | LinkedIn | IQOS

  • Integrated third-party REST APIs for IQOS, enhancing user authentication and reward systems
  • Implemented best practices for Laravel, CI/CD, and security on DigitalOcean
  • Contributed to and maintained open-source projects for internal tooling

Full Stack Developer | Winner | Bucharest, Romania | April 2022 - December 2022

winner.ro | newton.ro | LinkedIn

  • Optimized slot roulette API to handle hundreds of wallet transactions per second
  • Developed and scaled microservices using Kubernetes and AWS Lambda
  • Implemented and maintained metrics across on-premise and online gaming platforms

Full Stack Developer — Senior | UPDIVISION | Remote | August 2021 - April 2022

updivision.com | LinkedIn | WMMD | LuxeAnalytics | TFS

  • Debugged and maintained high-profile projects using Laravel, Vue.js, and Google Analytics
  • Led a team in implementing best practices for Laravel, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes
  • Set up CI/CD pipelines and dynamic deployments using Helm charts for multi-tenancy architecture

Full Stack Engineer — Lead | Jade Advertising | Ploiești, Prahova, RO | August 2018 - August 2021

jadeadvertising.com | ExtraTips | LinkedIn

  • Architected and scaled a global ad network serving millions of daily requests
  • Implemented AWS cloud services including Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, and Cloudfront
  • Set up continuous log ingestion for analytics using Kinesis, Lambda, and Elasticsearch

Buzzwords

Here is a list of buzzwords that include technologies, frameworks, tools, methodologies, and concepts that I worked with during my career.

Programming Languages and Environments

PHP, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js

Frontend Frameworks, Libraries and Technologies

React, Vue.js, jQuery, TailwindCSS, Bootstrap, SASS, SCSS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Full-Stack Frameworks

Laravel (Vue, React, Blade), Next.js (React), Nuxt.js (Vue.js), Remix (React), Directus, Strapi,

CSS Frameworks

TailwindCSS, Bootstrap, SCSS, SASS, CSS

Project Management

Jira, Trello, Clickup, Linear, Toggl, Scrum, Agile, Kanban

Cloud & DevOps

AWS (Lambda, RDS, S3, etc.), Google Cloud Platform, Hetzner, OVH, Scaleway, Vultr, DigitalOcean, Kubernetes, Docker, Docker Swarm, k3s, Talos, ArgoCD, Terraform, Helm, Gitub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, GitLab, GitHub, Git, Cloudflare (Workers, Pages, AI, D1, KV, R2), Linux

Databases

MySQL, Postgres, Redis, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Memcached, DynamoDB, CockroachDB, TiDB, MariaDB, SQLite, Cloudflare D1, Cloudflare KV

Testing

PHPUnit, Dusk, Laravel Pest, Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright, Puppeteer, Postman, Swagger

Version Control

Git, Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket

Industries

Legal, Gambling (iGaming), Advertising, Oil & Petrol, Real Estate, E-Commerce, Social Media Platforms, Open-Source Development, Sports, Chatbots

Other

Research Skills, SQL, Technical Leadership, Communication, Software Architecture, Software as a Service (SaaS), REST APIs, Cloud Computing, Software Development, Front-End Development, Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Next.js, Web Development, Analytical Skills, Analytics, Analyzing Data, Branding, Budgeting, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Systems, CMS, Coding, Complex Projects, Consulting, Conversion, CRM, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Quality, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, ERP, Statistics, Startup, Reporting, Quality Assurance, Project Delivery, Product Architecture, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Information Management, Information Security, IT Infrastructure, Troubleshooting, UI, UX, Web Services, Testing, Test Cases, Technical Knowledge, Service Deliver, SEO, Research, Programming, Product Development, Networking, Researching, Computer Software, Teaching, Financial reports, Due Dilligence, Audit, Auditing, Invoicing, KPI, API, Account Management, Status Reports, Retention, Photoshop, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Empathy, Collaboration, Time Management, Adaptability, Creativity, Leadership