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Full-Stack AI Engineer

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Decoding My Journey

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.

Technical Journey

Front-End Development

Mastered React and modern front-end tools to build dynamic, responsive UIs.

Back-End Development

Built scalable server-side apps and APIs with Node.js and Express.

Machine Learning

Developed ML models for prediction and analysis using TensorFlow.

Data Engineering

Leveraged Python for data processing, analysis, and visualization.

Deep Learning

Implemented neural networks and advanced AI with PyTorch.

Projects

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.

#1

Vektaris

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.

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#2

Fraud Buster

Real-time fraud analytics and forensic visualizations for high-stakes environments. Pioneering AI-driven identity verification and anomaly detection—now safeguarding fintech and blockchain ecosystems.

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#3

Tenant Tours MVP

Automated 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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Ready to build something extraordinary?
Let’s Connect.

How I Operate:
  1. Initial Chat: We begin with a relaxed discussion via chat to align on objectives, scope, and any immediate questions.
  2. Contract & First Consultation: Once we’re confident in the fit, we formalize our engagement with a simple contract and schedule a comprehensive consultation session.
  3. Requirements Report: I’ll dive deep into your needs and deliver a detailed report outlining architecture, stack, and feature breakdown.
  4. Flow Design: After approval, I’ll craft wireframes and user flows so you can visualize every step.
  5. Development: I build the platform incrementally, keeping you updated and soliciting feedback at each milestone.
  6. Testing, Debugging & Feature Expansion: Once the core build is complete, we move into QA and refine the UX.
Prefer direct contact? theeseus@protonmail.com or connect on LinkedIn.
theeseus@protonmail.com

Miami Beach, FL / Rome, IT (Remote/Hybrid)