Hi, I'm Stefan Anthony, a results-oriented software developer and AI specialist with 15+ years of industry experience and 4+ years focused on generative AI, machine learning, and cutting-edge software development. I excel at building NLP models, document processing engines, and AI-powered customer engagement systems, always aligning technology with business goals to streamline workflows, enhance user experiences, and deliver scalable, high-performance applications. I have a proven track record leading cross-functional teams, delivering large-scale projects on time, and I am passionate about leveraging AI to solve complex challenges and drive automation and the future of intelligent systems within organizations.

Stefan Anthony

Hi, I'm Stefan Anthony, a results-oriented software developer and AI specialist with 15+ years of industry experience and 4+ years focused on generative AI, machine learning, and cutting-edge software development. I excel at building NLP models, document processing engines, and AI-powered customer engagement systems, always aligning technology with business goals to streamline workflows, enhance user experiences, and deliver scalable, high-performance applications. I have a proven track record leading cross-functional teams, delivering large-scale projects on time, and I am passionate about leveraging AI to solve complex challenges and drive automation and the future of intelligent systems within organizations.

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Hi, I’m Stefan Anthony, a results-oriented software developer and AI specialist with 15+ years of industry experience and 4+ years focused on generative AI, machine learning, and cutting-edge software development. I excel at building NLP models, document processing engines, and AI-powered customer engagement systems, always aligning technology with business goals to streamline workflows, enhance user experiences, and deliver scalable, high-performance applications.
I have a proven track record leading cross-functional teams, delivering large-scale projects on time, and I am passionate about leveraging AI to solve complex challenges and drive automation and the future of intelligent systems within organizations.

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Language

English
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Italian
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Work Experience

Founder & Lead Developer at WebAIProTech
April 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Founded and led the development of a cutting-edge document analysis engine for processing diverse invoice formats with high accuracy. Implemented AI capabilities using Azure AI, OpenAI, Python, and OpenCV; designed a document-based chatbot for study notes and learning materials; led a team delivering 10+ large-scale AI projects tailored to client requirements; specialized in GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Whisper, and Vision; built robust web applications with PHP, JavaScript, React, Vue, and Svelte; integrated LangChain and Pinecone to optimize AI workflows.
Freelance AI Developer at Self-Employed
March 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025
Developed AI-powered security architectures to proactively defend against cyber threats, conducted AI-driven penetration testing, built AI-based security frameworks and compliance policies, and automated incident response workflows to reduce response times and improve security posture.
Senior Web Developer at Thomson Reuters
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Developed and maintained scalable web applications using PHP, Laravel, React, Vue, and Svelte; troubleshot frontend and backend issues, implemented RBAC for data confidentiality and compliance; optimized performance and led frontend redesigns to improve UX and engagement; mentored junior developers and ensured code quality with testing, Git, and Docker-based deployment pipelines.
Freelance AI Developer at Independent / Self-Employed
March 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025
Developed AI-powered security architectures to proactively defend against cyber threats, leveraging ML to detect emerging attack patterns. Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Engineered AI-based security frameworks and compliance policies aligned with ISO 27001 and AI-driven risk models. Automated incident response workflows using AI to reduce response times and optimize escalation processes for faster mitigation.
Technical Security Lead at CSO Group
March 1, 2024 - Present
Designed secure full-stack architectures, integrated SIEM tools for end-to-end monitoring and threat detection, implemented encryption across frontend and backend components, designed secure API endpoints, automated response protocols, and conducted penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to safeguard applications and data.
Senior Security Analyst at CSO Group
February 1, 2023 - Present
Integrated secure coding practices into backend CI/CD pipelines, implemented automated secure testing, audited full-stack applications, and maintained compliance during external audits.
Cyber Security Analyst at CSO Group
June 1, 2021 - Present
Proactively identified and resolved potential vulnerabilities, implemented secure access points across user interfaces and backend systems, conducted forensic analysis to improve incident response, and maintained firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS configurations.
Cyber Security Specialist at Telstra
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Performed threat modeling to safeguard critical systems, established comprehensive risk management frameworks, deployed cloud security controls for SaaS and IaaS platforms, and maintained security operations with incident handling capabilities.
Employee Asset Management Specialist at Telstra
June 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Managed asset security programs, contributed to risk reduction via automation and process improvements, and supported threat modeling and risk assessment activities.
Security Support Analyst at MessageMedia
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Provided security configurations support, remediated vulnerabilities in application infrastructure, assisted in disaster recovery planning, and configured email and endpoint protection to guard against phishing and malware.
Technical Support Analyst at Thomson Reuters
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Delivered technical assistance for software applications, diagnosed performance issues, configured role-based access controls to improve data confidentiality and compliance, and ensured high system uptime.
Freelancer AI Developer at Self-employed / Freelancer
March 1, 2021 - Present
Developed AI-powered security architectures to proactively defend against external and internal cyber threats; conducted penetration testing and vulnerability assessments; engineered AI-based security frameworks and compliance policies; automated incident response workflows using AI models, reducing response time to cyber incidents and optimizing escalation processes.
Senior Web Developer at Thomson Reuters
October 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021
Developed and maintained scalable web applications using PHP, Laravel, React, Vue, and Svelte; troubleshot frontend and backend issues; implemented RBAC within Laravel and React-based systems; optimized system performance; collaborated with clients to deliver tailored solutions leveraging Vue and Svelte; mentored teams and ensured code quality with Git and Docker; contributed to deployment automation and frontend redesigns to improve UX and performance.

Education

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) at St Monica's College, Epping
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Telecommunications