I’m Sam Paniagua—Technical Lead, AI Architect, and Senior Full-Stack Developer with 10+ years at the intersection of software, security, and machine intelligence. From LLMs and generative AI to computer vision and secure authentication, I build future-facing systems that turn complexity into competitive edge.
My career spans founding and scaling companies, leading high-impact teams, and delivering mission-critical platforms across industries. Whether engineering next-gen identity verification at Hive Forensics A.I.™, driving generative media at SYQEL, or architecting decentralized AI workflows, I operate where bold vision meets hands-on execution.
I believe real innovation is forged through relentless curiosity, technical rigor, and the guts to challenge every constraint. No buzzwords—just continuous learning, late-night breakthroughs, and a drive to push boundaries others won’t touch. My portfolio spans custom LLMs, advanced fraud prevention, music visualization, and secure automation.
Let’s build something original. Connect on LinkedIn, explore my portfolio, or see independent reviews on Upwork (Top Rated Plus). I’m also a Toptal-vetted engineer (top 1% globally—Toptal doesn’t show public reviews, but its screening is elite). Ready to turn moonshot ideas into reality? Let’s architect the impossible.
Mastered React and modern front-end tools to build dynamic, responsive UIs.
Built scalable server-side apps and APIs with Node.js and Express.
Developed ML models for prediction and analysis using TensorFlow.
Leveraged Python for data processing, analysis, and visualization.
Implemented neural networks and advanced AI with PyTorch.
A curated portfolio of advanced, real-world builds—each project engineered to push boundaries in AI, security, or automation. Explore how I architect and deliver technology that moves industries forward.
A decentralized embeddings backend designed to power Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). Built for scale, security, and the next wave of open-source AI search.
Visit ProjectReal-time fraud analytics and forensic visualizations for high-stakes environments. Pioneering AI-driven identity verification and anomaly detection—now safeguarding fintech and blockchain ecosystems.
Visit ProjectAutomated property showings with seamless AI scheduling and secure digital access. This MVP brings guided tours into the future, saving property managers hours and modernizing the tenant experience.
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Miami Beach, FL / Rome, IT (Remote/Hybrid)