I made my own company, Apartment Access, which helps apartment locators (REALTORs), property managers, and tenants all collaborate in one marketplace. I've worked at IBM, National Instruments, and various start ups in my career. Now I'm moving into AI and am actively seeking a remote role where I can add immediate value. At the moment I'm using AI to build agents to automate repetitive processes at Apartment Access as we focus on growth. Reach out and let's talk about how I can help your business utilize AI to utilize this unique technology to keep you ahead of your competitors.

Shawn Shaw

I made my own company, Apartment Access, which helps apartment locators (REALTORs), property managers, and tenants all collaborate in one marketplace. I've worked at IBM, National Instruments, and various start ups in my career. Now I'm moving into AI and am actively seeking a remote role where I can add immediate value. At the moment I'm using AI to build agents to automate repetitive processes at Apartment Access as we focus on growth. Reach out and let's talk about how I can help your business utilize AI to utilize this unique technology to keep you ahead of your competitors.

Available to hire

I made my own company, Apartment Access, which helps apartment locators (REALTORs), property managers, and tenants all collaborate in one marketplace. I’ve worked at IBM, National Instruments, and various start ups in my career. Now I’m moving into AI and am actively seeking a remote role where I can add immediate value. At the moment I’m using AI to build agents to automate repetitive processes at Apartment Access as we focus on growth. Reach out and let’s talk about how I can help your business utilize AI to utilize this unique technology to keep you ahead of your competitors.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Technical Architect at Apartment Access
May 1, 2023 - Present
Led full-stack cloud-native SaaS platform development to support IDX search, lead routing, billing, and multi-tenant brokerage workflows. Added AI automation for ingestion of specials. Built and deployed front-end React/Next.js and Node.js/GraphQL backend on AWS. Implemented reusable UI component library to standardize patterns and accelerate feature delivery. Built automated testing workflows (Jest, Cypress) and CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments. Implemented subscription billing, notifications, and cloud storage with emphasis on performance and scalability. Delivered end-to-end customer-visible features while iterating quickly in a high-autonomy environment.
Architect (Contract) at Unisys
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Designed secure, multi-tenant SaaS architectures translating regulatory requirements into platform and data governance controls. RBAC patterns enabling organization, team, and service-account level permissions. Standardized API specifications using OpenAPI for clear documentation and audit readability. Facilitated cross-team retrospectives and improvement initiatives to strengthen delivery processes.
Full-Stack Developer at IBM
April 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Delivered cloud-native UI and platform features within Kubernetes/OpenShift ecosystem servicing large enterprise deployments. Increased testing quality through Jest/Cypress suites integrated into containerized CI/CD pipelines. Built and maintained Jenkins pipelines for automated image builds and release publishing. Contributed to hybrid and multi-cloud management capabilities enabling cross-cluster operations. Partnered with distributed teams to refine requirements and ship enterprise-aligned functionality.
Software Engineer at National Instruments
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2015
Delivered software development training and engineering support for control-adjacent and near-real-time systems. Taught LabVIEW, TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, Python, C++, and SQL to engineering teams across North America. Mentored engineers on building maintainable, testable, production-ready code. Collaborated with customers in industrial automation and process-control environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering at Baylor University
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Qualifications

Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Certified TestStand Developer
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Other
    paper Apartment Access — Founder & Platform Architect

    Apartment Access

    ===============

    Live Platform: [https://www.twine.net/signin “Apartment Access Live Platform”)


    Overview


    Apartment Access is a production, multi-tenant SaaS platform connecting apartment seekers, licensed real estate agents, brokers, and property managers through a live, continuously updated apartment-specials marketplace.

    It replaces fragmented apartment data—emails, PDFs, spreadsheets, and outdated listings—with a single source of truth for real-time pricing, incentives, and availability.

    Built for real-world market conditions, not as a demo or prototype.


    What It Does

    Apartment Access centralizes live apartment pricing and incentives across major markets, reducing friction across the rental lifecycle.

    It enables:

    • Renters to find real-time deals at no cost
    • Agents to manage leads, clients, and compensation
    • Property managers to update pricing and availability instantly
    • Brokerages to deploy a branded apartment IDX

    Core Capabilities

    Apartment Seekers

    • Browse live specials
    • Save favorites and receive alerts
    • Connect with licensed local agents
    • 100% free

    Agents & Brokers

    • Live specials database
    • Instant SMS and email lead alerts
    • Built-in CRM and follow-ups
    • Market analytics and compensation tracking

    Property Managers

    • Direct control of pricing, specials, and images
    • Faster distribution of updates
    • Reduced vacancy time

    Brokerages & IDX

    • Custom-domain IDX deployment
    • Lead-safe demo mode
    • Full branding alignment

    Technical Scope

    • Multi-tenant architecture with role-based access
    • Real-time ingestion and notifications
    • Subscription billing and account lifecycle management
    • Integrated CRM, analytics, and compensation systems

    Designed to support AI-driven automation while remaining stable and scalable.


    Why It Matters

    Apartment Access is a live, revenue-generating platform operating in a complex, multi-sided market with real users and real data.

    It demonstrates end-to-end ownership: concept → architecture → production → continuous delivery.


    Apartment Access exists to make apartment search faster, more transparent, and more efficient—while giving real estate professionals tools that scale.

    paper Apartment Access — Founder & Platform Architect

    Apartment Access

    ===============

    Live Platform: [https://www.twine.net/signin “Apartment Access Live Platform”)


    Overview


    Apartment Access is a production, multi-tenant SaaS platform connecting apartment seekers, licensed real estate agents, brokers, and property managers through a live, continuously updated apartment-specials marketplace.

    It replaces fragmented apartment data—emails, PDFs, spreadsheets, and outdated listings—with a single source of truth for real-time pricing, incentives, and availability.

    Built for real-world market conditions, not as a demo or prototype.


    What It Does

    Apartment Access centralizes live apartment pricing and incentives across major markets, reducing friction across the rental lifecycle.

    It enables:

    • Renters to find real-time deals at no cost
    • Agents to manage leads, clients, and compensation
    • Property managers to update pricing and availability instantly
    • Brokerages to deploy a branded apartment IDX

    Core Capabilities

    Apartment Seekers

    • Browse live specials
    • Save favorites and receive alerts
    • Connect with licensed local agents
    • 100% free

    Agents & Brokers

    • Live specials database
    • Instant SMS and email lead alerts
    • Built-in CRM and follow-ups
    • Market analytics and compensation tracking

    Property Managers

    • Direct control of pricing, specials, and images
    • Faster distribution of updates
    • Reduced vacancy time

    Brokerages & IDX

    • Custom-domain IDX deployment
    • Lead-safe demo mode
    • Full branding alignment

    Technical Scope

    • Multi-tenant architecture with role-based access
    • Real-time ingestion and notifications
    • Subscription billing and account lifecycle management
    • Integrated CRM, analytics, and compensation systems

    Designed to support AI-driven automation while remaining stable and scalable.


    Why It Matters

    Apartment Access is a live, revenue-generating platform operating in a complex, multi-sided market with real users and real data.

    It demonstrates end-to-end ownership: concept → architecture → production → continuous delivery.


    Apartment Access exists to make apartment search faster, more transparent, and more efficient—while giving real estate professionals tools that scale.