I'm Theodore Blair, a full-stack software engineer with deep expertise in voice AI, real-time communication, and large language model-powered applications. I design and deploy scalable, secure AI-driven systems and love turning complex problems into robust, delightful user experiences. I build HIPAA/SOC2-compliant architectures serving healthcare and SaaS markets, craft event-driven backends on AWS and GCP, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate workflows, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business value while keeping security and reliability at the forefront.

Theodore Blair

I'm Theodore Blair, a full-stack software engineer with deep expertise in voice AI, real-time communication, and large language model-powered applications. I design and deploy scalable, secure AI-driven systems and love turning complex problems into robust, delightful user experiences. I build HIPAA/SOC2-compliant architectures serving healthcare and SaaS markets, craft event-driven backends on AWS and GCP, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate workflows, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business value while keeping security and reliability at the forefront.

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I’m Theodore Blair, a full-stack software engineer with deep expertise in voice AI, real-time communication, and large language model-powered applications. I design and deploy scalable, secure AI-driven systems and love turning complex problems into robust, delightful user experiences.

I build HIPAA/SOC2-compliant architectures serving healthcare and SaaS markets, craft event-driven backends on AWS and GCP, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate workflows, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business value while keeping security and reliability at the forefront.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Self Employed
October 1, 2025 - Present
•Architect and deploy real-time voice AI agents using GPT-4/5, LiveKit, WebRTC, Whisper, and ElevenLabs. •Designed HIPAA-compliant streaming infrastructure serving 12,000+ MAU, achieving 4.8/5 call quality satisfaction. •Built adaptive dialogue pipelines with VAD, ASR → LLM → TTS, improving automation accuracy by 40%. •Integrated voice AI into healthcare workflows—clinical inquiries, scheduling, intake, and triage—reducing manual effort by 45%. •Delivered Retrieval-QA, automated note generation, and operational workflow orchestration. Tech: Python, C#, Angular, TypeScript, FastAPI, NestJS, PostgreSQL, AWS (Lambda, API Gateway), Pinecone, LangChain, Bedrock, LiveKit
Senior Software Engineer at Striveworks, LLC
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
•Led development of LLM-powered collaboration tools and secure healthcare automation systems. •Optimized WebRTC + LiveKit streaming for low-latency interactions across web + mobile clients. •Launched data-driven platforms enabling enterprise AI adoption across 10+ clients. •Built and maintained event-driven microservices ensuring reliable scaling and compliance. Tech: React, TypeScript, Python, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS, C#
Software Engineer at Azumo
February 1, 2021 - August 31, 2024
Built Generative AI solutions for enterprise workflows, including automatic email drafting, document summarization, and visual content generation. •Designed internal automation systems that cut operational effort by 35% in support and onboarding teams. •Developed voice-interactive product features using ASR + TTS to enhance accessibility and engagement. •Integrated AI microservices into production SaaS environments with secure data handling. Tech: Generative AI APIs, Diffusion Models, FastAPI, React, Docker, PostgreSQL, TTS/STT, Twilio, n8n
Software Engineer at A3Logics
August 1, 2017 - January 31, 2021
Designed and deployed AI-generated video content systems supporting automated avatar animation, voice-to-character syncing, and rapid media localization for global audiences •Built script-to-character generation workflows enabling marketing and e-learning teams to create high-quality narrative content without production staff •Developed real-time preview and cloud rendering pipelines, reducing creative iteration and delivery timelines by 60% •Implemented secure backend architecture for media processing, user attribution, and role-based access control •Partnered closely with creative and product teams to convert storytelling requirements into reliable, scalable digital experiences Tech: TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, Firebase, FFmpeg, OpenCV, Three.js, Avatar APIs (Hedra, Tavus, BP, DID, HeyGen, etc ), CI/CD, WebSockets, REST APIs, AWS MediaConvert

Education

B.S. Computer Science at San Francisco State University
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2017

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Life Sciences