I am an AI-native software engineer with a track record of architecting and deploying production-grade applications using advanced prompt engineering, LLM integration, and AI pair programming. I’ve built 7+ full-stack applications (12,000+ lines of code) that serve 200+ real users across legal tech, healthcare, research, and Web3 domains. I treat AI assistants as collaborative engineers, delegating implementation while maintaining rigorous code quality through structured reviews, debugging, and hallucination detection. My background includes hands-on technical troubleshooting (5+ years in equipment maintenance and systems repair) and a strong focus on documentation and problem-solving. I transitioned into software engineering to apply systematic reasoning to complex production systems, and I stay committed to privacy-first design and robust AI workflows.

Steven Oatman

I am an AI-native software engineer with a track record of architecting and deploying production-grade applications using advanced prompt engineering, LLM integration, and AI pair programming. I’ve built 7+ full-stack applications (12,000+ lines of code) that serve 200+ real users across legal tech, healthcare, research, and Web3 domains. I treat AI assistants as collaborative engineers, delegating implementation while maintaining rigorous code quality through structured reviews, debugging, and hallucination detection. My background includes hands-on technical troubleshooting (5+ years in equipment maintenance and systems repair) and a strong focus on documentation and problem-solving. I transitioned into software engineering to apply systematic reasoning to complex production systems, and I stay committed to privacy-first design and robust AI workflows.

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I am an AI-native software engineer with a track record of architecting and deploying production-grade applications using advanced prompt engineering, LLM integration, and AI pair programming. I’ve built 7+ full-stack applications (12,000+ lines of code) that serve 200+ real users across legal tech, healthcare, research, and Web3 domains. I treat AI assistants as collaborative engineers, delegating implementation while maintaining rigorous code quality through structured reviews, debugging, and hallucination detection.

My background includes hands-on technical troubleshooting (5+ years in equipment maintenance and systems repair) and a strong focus on documentation and problem-solving. I transitioned into software engineering to apply systematic reasoning to complex production systems, and I stay committed to privacy-first design and robust AI workflows.

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Language

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Work Experience

Independent Software Engineer (AI-Assisted Development) at Self-Employed
June 1, 2023 - November 28, 2025
Built 7+ production-level applications using AI pair programming, serving 200+ users across legal tech, healthcare, research, and Web3 domains. Demonstrated expertise in full-stack development, AI integration, and systematic code review.
Jr. Operator / Pipe Layer / Labourer at Michell Excavating Ltd.
October 1, 2020 - November 28, 2025
Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues in multi-system infrastructure environments (water, sewer, telecommunications).
Fence Installer at Tower Fence Products Ltd.
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Interpreted technical plans and diagrams to execute projects with high accuracy; operated and maintained tools and machinery; collaborated with clients to meet requirements.
Maintenance Labourer at Nicholson Manufacturing Ltd.
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Maintenance and systematic troubleshooting on shop equipment; developed repair plans; coordinated with vendors and managed records.

Education

Self-Directed Software Engineering at Self-Directed / Independent Study
January 1, 2023 - December 16, 2025

Qualifications

Confined Space Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Level 1 First Aid Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
C Ticket Welding
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
1st Year Sheet Metal & Metal Fabrication
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
High School Diploma / GED Equivalent
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
IEEE CSDP — pursuing
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) — pursuing
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
First Aid Certification Level 1
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Confined Space Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
C Ticket Welding
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
1st Year Sheet Metal & Metal Fabrication
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services, Financial Services, Other, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment