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I am Ben Desmarais, a Senior AI & Full-Stack + Cloud Engineer based in Las Vegas with 9+ years of experience building scalable cloud-native applications, AI-driven chatbots, and event-driven microservices. I specialize in Node.js, Python, AWS, and DevOps (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), and I have a track record delivering high-performance, cost-efficient solutions that boost user experience and drive business impact. I enjoy designing distributed systems, leading cross-functional teams, and turning complex requirements into robust architectures. I'm passionate about staying at the forefront of AI, cloud-native innovations, and automation to empower businesses.…I am Ben Desmarais, a Senior AI & Full-Stack + Cloud Engineer based in Las Vegas with 9+ years of experience building scalable cloud-native applications, AI-driven chatbots, and event-driven microservices. I specialize in Node.js, Python, AWS, and DevOps (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), and I have a track record delivering high-performance, cost-efficient solutions that boost user experience and drive business impact. I enjoy designing distributed systems, leading cross-functional teams, and turning complex requirements into robust architectures. I'm passionate about staying at the forefront of AI, cloud-native innovations, and automation to empower businesses.

Ben Desmarais

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I am Ben Desmarais, a Senior AI & Full-Stack + Cloud Engineer based in Las Vegas with 9+ years of experience building scalable cloud-native applications, AI-driven chatbots, and event-driven microservices. I specialize in Node.js, Python, AWS, and DevOps (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), and I have a track record delivering high-performance, cost-efficient solutions that boost user experience and drive business impact. I enjoy designing distributed systems, leading cross-functional teams, and turning complex requirements into robust architectures. I'm passionate about staying at the forefront of AI, cloud-native innovations, and automation to empower businesses.…I am Ben Desmarais, a Senior AI & Full-Stack + Cloud Engineer based in Las Vegas with 9+ years of experience building scalable cloud-native applications, AI-driven chatbots, and event-driven microservices. I specialize in Node.js, Python, AWS, and DevOps (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), and I have a track record delivering high-performance, cost-efficient solutions that boost user experience and drive business impact. I enjoy designing distributed systems, leading cross-functional teams, and turning complex requirements into robust architectures. I'm passionate about staying at the forefront of AI, cloud-native innovations, and automation to empower businesses.

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I am Ben Desmarais, a Senior AI & Full-Stack + Cloud Engineer based in Las Vegas with 9+ years of experience building scalable cloud-native applications, AI-driven chatbots, and event-driven microservices. I specialize in Node.js, Python, AWS, and DevOps (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), and I have a track record delivering high-performance, cost-efficient solutions that boost user experience and drive business impact.

I enjoy designing distributed systems, leading cross-functional teams, and turning complex requirements into robust architectures. I’m passionate about staying at the forefront of AI, cloud-native innovations, and automation to empower businesses.

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Senior AI & Full-Stack + Cloud Engineer at Freelance

February 1, 2024 - Present

Designed and deployed cloud-native AI chatbot platforms on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Connect), enabling scalable, highly available customer interaction systems. Architected event-driven microservices using Python and Node.js, with Kafka and RabbitMQ, supporting real-time conversational workflows and scalable system performance. Implemented secure authentication, CI/CD pipelines, and integrated AI/LLM components to drive innovative solutions.

Senior AI & Full-Stack Developer at Scale AI

September 20, 2020 - December 23, 2023

Built and scaled cloud-based applications on AWS, designing microservices with Node.js and Python; improved modularity, scalability, and performance of AI-powered systems. Developed REST APIs with security (JWT/OAuth) and CI/CD pipelines, reduced latency, and contributed to cloud-architecture decisions and DevOps workflows.

Software Engineer, AI & Web Development at Unicorn Events

August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018

Implemented AI-powered web applications and event-focused software using Node.js and Python; built scalable cloud-enabled web apps and event-driven pipelines to improve reliability and responsiveness for event-management workflows.

Team Leader & Senior AI Engineer at Freelancing

February 20, 2024 - Present

Lead teams as a freelance Senior AI Engineer; designed and deployed cloud-native AI chatbot platforms on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Connect) enabling scalable, highly available customer interaction systems. Architected event-driven microservices using Node.js and Python, supporting real-time conversational workflows with improved scalability. Implemented cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices (Docker, CI/CD pipelines) to streamline deployments and ensure reliable production releases. Integrated LLM and NLP models (GPT, TensorFlow) to enhance automation and improve response accuracy.

Senior AI & Full-Stack + Cloud Engineer at Independent Contractor / Freelance

September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2023

Built and scaled cloud-based applications on AWS (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB) supporting high-traffic AI-powered systems. Designed and developed microservices using Node.js and Python, improving system modularity and scalability. Developed and optimized REST APIs and backend services, reducing latency and improving performance in distributed environments. Implemented secure cloud-based authentication (JWT, RBAC) for enterprise-grade applications. Contributed to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows, improving deployment efficiency and reliability. Integrated LLMs and NLP models to enhance automation and conversational capabilities.

AI Solutions Architect at Tech Solutions, Inc.

June 20, 2018 - June 20, 2020

Designed and deployed cloud-native AI chatbots on AWS and implemented event-driven microservices using Node.js and Python. Developed and optimized REST APIs, and implemented secure cloud-based authentication. Contributed to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows, and collaborated on cloud architecture decisions to ensure scalability, availability, and cost efficiency.