I'm a full-stack engineer with 12+ years of experience, specializing in integrating advanced AI solutions into production-grade systems. I design and manage distributed microservices using TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, Python, and Java, and I value reliable messaging with Kafka and RabbitMQ to ensure robust service communication. I also architect micro-frontends and modern front-end ecosystems with React, Next.js, Angular, and Vue, delivering pixel-perfect UI, accessibility, and performance. I thrive in fast-paced startups, collaborating in Agile environments, mentoring peers, and delivering critical features under tight deadlines. Beyond code, I lead frontend modernization, CI/CD automation, and data pipelines, and I leverage GenAI tools to accelerate prototyping and improve developer productivity. I am committed to secure, scalable, and compliant software delivery across healthcare and enterprise domains.

Christian Richardson

I'm a full-stack engineer with 12+ years of experience, specializing in integrating advanced AI solutions into production-grade systems. I design and manage distributed microservices using TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, Python, and Java, and I value reliable messaging with Kafka and RabbitMQ to ensure robust service communication. I also architect micro-frontends and modern front-end ecosystems with React, Next.js, Angular, and Vue, delivering pixel-perfect UI, accessibility, and performance. I thrive in fast-paced startups, collaborating in Agile environments, mentoring peers, and delivering critical features under tight deadlines. Beyond code, I lead frontend modernization, CI/CD automation, and data pipelines, and I leverage GenAI tools to accelerate prototyping and improve developer productivity. I am committed to secure, scalable, and compliant software delivery across healthcare and enterprise domains.

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I’m a full-stack engineer with 12+ years of experience, specializing in integrating advanced AI solutions into production-grade systems. I design and manage distributed microservices using TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, Python, and Java, and I value reliable messaging with Kafka and RabbitMQ to ensure robust service communication. I also architect micro-frontends and modern front-end ecosystems with React, Next.js, Angular, and Vue, delivering pixel-perfect UI, accessibility, and performance. I thrive in fast-paced startups, collaborating in Agile environments, mentoring peers, and delivering critical features under tight deadlines.

Beyond code, I lead frontend modernization, CI/CD automation, and data pipelines, and I leverage GenAI tools to accelerate prototyping and improve developer productivity. I am committed to secure, scalable, and compliant software delivery across healthcare and enterprise domains.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Ellipsis Health
March 1, 2024 - Present
Architected and maintained scalable microservice and micro-front-end solutions across multiple projects using Node.js, NestJS, and TypeScript/JavaScript; established robust production, staging, and development environments, accelerating the development lifecycle. Implemented microservice communication via RabbitMQ, Kafka, and REST APIs, processing millions of inter-service messages daily. Built real-time data streaming with WebSockets and Redis caching, boosting dashboard responsiveness and reducing DB query times. Introduced caching strategies, materialized views, and denormalized tables to lower database read loads during peak usage. Implemented JWT-based authentication and RBAC across services. Developed bulk upload for voice recordings, optimized ORM/SQL queries for analytics pipelines, and improved data ingest performance. Managed file storage and streaming with S3 and signed URLs; used RDS (PostgreSQL) and DynamoDB for hybrid storage. Containerized with Docker and deployed with K
Senior Software Engineer at Bittensor
February 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Pioneered full-stack development for decentralized AI and crypto applications, focusing on React-based frontends with Node.js and Rust backends. Designed scalable micro-front-end architectures for decentralized platforms. Implemented secure payments (Stripe/PayPal), smart contract interactions (Solidity), and real-time data via WebSockets. Integrated transformer-based NLP models (GPT-4, BERT) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) into dashboards, enabling real-time sentiment analysis and advanced search. Orchestrated LangChain workflows for multi-service orchestration and improved UI performance for decentralized transactions. Contributed to open-source subnets, managed end-to-end CI/CD with Docker, AWS, GCP, and Terraform, and mentored junior engineers. Maintained high code quality with Jest/Storybook and achieved strong test coverage.
Full Stack Developer at Net Solutions
September 1, 2021 - October 17, 2025
Shaped the web presence for 10+ brands across automotive, healthcare, media, education, and retail sectors. Leveraged Next.js for SSG and SSR to optimize performance and conversions. Collaborated with headless CMS (Sanity, Strapi, Contentful) via Next.js API routes for efficient data fetching. Enhanced payments with real-time Stripe/PayPal webhooks and ensured secure payment flows. Implemented advanced state management (Redux, Context, Zustand) and integrated WebRTC with Rust backend for real-time communications. Built a marketing data aggregation platform integrating Facebook/Google/Instagram data. Implemented video streaming pipelines using Redis/RabbitMQ/Kafka, gRPC in Python backend, and developed a custom PostgreSQL CMS. Integrated Neo4j for complex CRM/marketing relationships, resulting in improved data insights and performance.
AI-driven Full Stack Engineer at Ellipsis Health
March 1, 2024 - Present
Migrated frontend from AngularJS to Angular 18 with standalone components, zone-less change detection, and SSR to boost performance and async workflows. Replaced NgRx with Angular Signals, updated frontend with Angular Material and Tailwind, and migrated backend from .NET 5 monolith to .NET 8 microservices. Replaced Socket.IO with SignalR for real-time data exchange, redesigned APIs from REST to GraphQL, leveraged EF Core for optimized data access, built secure ETL pipelines with SSIS, configured Kafka and Redis for asynchronous data flows, implemented Prometheus/Grafana monitoring, and deployed secure cloud-native services to Azure AKS with Azure DevOps CI/CD. Collaborated with AI teams to support doctors with Claude Sonnet LLM, RAG and MCP.
Full Stack AI Engineer at Bittensor
February 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025
Developed the TAO transaction analysis system with React frontend and C# backend, integrating an LLM with RAG and Neo4j graph database to detect complex patterns for fraud detection. Built distributed Spring Boot microservices to manage digital wallets, integrated with ledger synchronization and secure cross-subnet communication. Used Dapper ORM with PostgreSQL, Docker and Kubernetes for orchestration, deployed on Azure Function App Service with ARM templates, and implemented CI/CD with Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Contributed to open-source subnets SN24 and SN27 to enhance validator performance.
Full Stack Engineer at Net Solutions
September 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Developed and maintained 10+ full-stack projects across healthcare, media publishing & entertainment, education, and sports using React, .NET Framework, Express and ASP.NET. Built nanny/job matching platform with responsive UI, implemented DocuSign-driven workflows with e-sign and Stripe payments, integrated JWT-based authentication and RBAC, embedded Elasticsearch for fast search, and coordinated Agile ceremonies to align business and technical goals.
Senior AI Engineer at Ellipsis Health
March 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Improved development lifecycle by 30% across 5 major projects; designed scalable, high-availability microservices; developed RESTful API and GraphQL interfaces with Django and FastAPI; created bulk upload for voice recordings using S3/Lambda; optimized ORM/SQL for analytics pipelines; implemented real-time streaming with WebSockets and Redis caching; used SQS/SNS and Google Pub/Sub for messaging; containerized with Docker and deployed on AWS EKS/ECS; integrated PyTorch/TensorFlow/HuggingFace models for voice and text analytics; built ETL pipelines; fine-tuned transformer models for sentiment and emotion analysis; integrated OpenAI GenAI features and Cursor IDE workflows; connected Twilio/Zoom for notifications and real-time video; achieved ~95% unit test coverage.
Senior AI Engineer at Bittensor
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Led full-stack development for decentralized AI and crypto apps using Python, React.js, Angular and smart contracts; fine-tuned NLP models for domain-specific tasks; integrated Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with FAISS and Pinecone; developed custom embeddings for semantic search; built microservices with RabbitMQ, Kafka, AWS and Google Pub/Sub; implemented IaC with Docker, Terraform, AWS, and GCP; developed cross-platform React Native SDKs for crypto wallets; contributed to open-source subnets SN24/SN27; built scalable FastAPI/Django backends and Go services; created a Python-based crypto payment gateway and secure blockchain authentication flows.
Full Stack Developer at Net Solutions
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Shaped the web presence for 10+ brands; delivered backend systems using Rocket (Rust) and real-time WebRTC; built a marketing data aggregation platform integrating Facebook, Google, and Instagram data; implemented video streaming with Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka and gRPC; contributed to TANADI fintech eWallet; built 10+ backend systems with C#/.NET and over 200 tests; designed and launched 10+ eCommerce and Education/Healthcare platforms using Next.js, Sanity, SSG, and CDN optimization.
Senior Software Engineer at Ellipsis Health
March 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025
Designed and built a Healthcare AI Conversational Assistant platform using microservice and micro-frontend architecture with Python, TypeScript, React, and Next.js. Achieved a 15% reduction in system downtime and a 20% improvement in server response times for sensitive patient data processing. Led frontend modernization optimizing page loads via Next.js App Router, SSG/SSR, and code-splitting, cutting development cycles by 50%. Built reusable UI libraries via internal NPM packages to enforce consistent design patterns and accelerate velocity. Integrated GenAI features with OpenAI APIs for automated mental health assessments and personalized clinician insights. Implemented real-time data sync and authentication with Supabase, reducing API latency by 40%. Collaborated with backend teams to maintain microservice-based architectures using RabbitMQ, Kafka, and REST, processing over 2M inter-service messages daily. Containerized with Docker and deployed on Kubernetes on AWS, achieving 99.9%
Senior Software Engineer at Bittensor
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Designed and maintained micro-front-end architectures with React and Next.js for modular, scalable decentralized platforms. Built reusable React components and advanced state management (Redux, Context API). Developed real-time data visualizations with D3.js and implemented WebSocket-based live updates for clinicians. Integrated secure payments using Stripe and PayPal with PCI-compliant flows and real-time transaction tracking. Implemented model inference pipelines for real-time predictions by wiring Hugging Face Transformers with REST/WebSocket interfaces. Directed end-to-end CI/CD pipelines and IaC deployments across AWS (EC2, Lambda, Fargate, ECS, EKS, S3, DynamoDB), GCP, and Terraform, supporting OTA updates for 50M+ users. Wrote unit/integration tests with Jest/RTL achieving 95% coverage and reducing production bugs by 30%.
Senior Blockchain Engineer at Bittensor
October 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Led full-stack development for decentralized AI and crypto applications, focusing on smart contract engineering, EVM-based integrations, and robust blockchain architectures. Designed, developed, and deployed secure smart contracts on Ethereum and Substrate-based chains using Solidity, Rust, and Go, including upgradable contracts, decentralized identity (DID), and multi-signature wallets. Built Solana-integrated DeFi tools with the Anchor framework. Architected Substrate runtime modules and blockchain infrastructure to improve validator performance. Implemented cross-chain payment systems supporting Solana, Tron, Ripple, and Dogecoin, processing thousands of transactions daily via RabbitMQ and related messaging. Created secure on-chain interactions with custom Rust wrappers and Go middle layers. Optimized EVM gas usage through contract refactoring and advanced Solidity patterns, reducing costs by up to 40%. Built React applications integrated with Rust/Go backends, supporting 50M+ users
Full Stack Developer at Net Solutions
June 1, 2016 - September 1, 2021
Shaped the web presence for 10+ brands across Automotive, Healthcare, Media, Publishing & Entertainment, Education, Sports & Fitness, Retail & eCommerce, and Food & Beverage. Leveraged Next.js SSG/SSR to optimize performance and conversion, integrating with headless CMS (Sanity, Strapi, Contentful) via API routes. Implemented real-time payment updates with Stripe/PayPal webhooks and secure payment flows. Employed Redux, React Context, and Zustand for robust UI state management. Integrated WebRTC with Rust backend for real-time communications, and built a marketing data aggregation platform aggregating data from Facebook, Google, and Instagram. Developed video streaming features using Redis/RabbitMQ/Kafka and gRPC, and built custom CMS solutions with PostgreSQL and Neo4j to enhance scalability and data querying. Improved data ingestion and analytics through optimized ORM/SQL and graph relationships.
Senior AI Engineer at Bittensor
October 1, 2021 - February 29, 2024
Participated in open-source development for the decentralized AI network, contributing to subnet initiatives and core tooling. Trained time-series forecasting models (LSTM) to improve investment signals, built predictive/classification models (XGBoost) for decision systems, and developed custom pipelines for LLM fine-tuning/inference with Hugging Face Transformers. Performed large-scale data analysis and feature engineering, integrating vision/text models and OCR to support document parsing. Established scalable AI inference pipelines on AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda) with GPU acceleration, reducing cloud costs and improving latency. Architected and maintained microservices (FastAPI) and messaging queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka), and built batch/streaming data pipelines with Flink/Hadoop. Led IaC deployments with Docker, Terraform, AWS EKS/EC2 and GCP, enabling CI/CD and OTA updates for production-scale applications.
Senior Software Engineer at Bittensor
October 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Designed and implemented microservices with Python (FastAPI) and Node.js for decentralized networks, achieving 98% API call efficiency with sub-200ms latency for millions of users. Developed REST/GraphQL APIs, asynchronous job processing, and Stripe-based subscription management with webhooks. Built micro-front-end architectures using React and Next.js, with Redux for state management and performance optimizations. Implemented robust monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and integrated transformer-based NLP models (GPT-4, BERT) with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) into dashboards. Managed CI/CD, Docker-based deployments across AWS/GCP and OTA updates, supporting scaling for over 50M users.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Brooklyn College
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree at Brooklyn College
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Brooklyn College
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Brooklyn College
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Brooklyn College
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree at Brooklyn College
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Brooklyn College
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Brooklyn College
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016

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Software & Internet, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Gaming