Robert Stevens

Summary

Proven, visionary, and distinguished technology leader with over 35 years of full-stack software engineering and product development, leading projects across web, retail, and mobile platforms, complemented by 2 years of specialized AI-driven solutions. I’ve contributed to products at organizations like Angel Studios, Disney, Microsoft, GEICO, and the U.S. Army, driving innovation and customer-focused outcomes. As a hands-on technical leader, I excel at mentoring diverse teams, architecting cutting-edge data platforms, and fostering innovation to deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations. Recent AI-driven projects leveraging Python, generative AI, and RAG have enhanced productivity and user experiences. I’m passionate about simplifying complex systems, ensuring high-performance data ingestion and computation, and creating delightful, scalable solutions. Key Strengths: • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver products that customers want • Build full-stack and AI-driven solutions that excite • Mentor talent to accelerate onboarding and spark innovation • Deliver scalable, elegant systems that users embrace • Customer Focus: Prioritize seamless customer experiences Key Achievements: Leadership & Innovation • Founded and led 9 software startups as CEO, driving innovation and growth • Invented incremental search for modern search interfaces: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incremental_search#History • Helped perfect the ideas for entrepreneurial videos featured at YouTube.com/invent • Enjoyed AdSense success highlighted at this Google Case Study: https://www.google.com/ads/publisher/stories/writeexpress/ Technical Excellence • Architected full-stack solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP with AI/ML integration • Mentored high-performing engineering teams and led agile transformations • Delivered scalable applications serving millions of users Open to Roles: Leadership (e.g., Distinguished Software Engineer, CTO, VP of Engineering). U.S. citizen. Skills • AI/ML: Claude.ai, Google Colab, Cursor/Composer, Microsoft Copilot, Google AI Studio, Firebase Studio, Google Gemini, Grok, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Replit, Vibe Programming • Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, C++, Dart • Cloud & DevOps: Azure, AWS, GCP, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Jenkins • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Firebase, NoSQL • Methodologies: Agile, TDD, Lean, DevOps • Frameworks & Libraries: React, .NET Core, Angular, ASP.NET, Bootstrap, Flutter, Node.js, Svelte, Tailwind, Vue.js • Other: SaaS, RESTful APIs, Mobile Development, Performance Optimization