I'm Kory Ryan

Welcome to my neural network. I'm an AI Systems Architect who builds autonomous agents, multi-tier AI architectures, and LLM-powered tools. From Unreal Engine agent systems to computer vision platforms — I engineer intelligence. Currently seeking AI engineering roles.

Professional Journey

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    Independent AI & Software Engineer

    AI Systems Architect & Full-Stack Engineer

    Remote / Open for Full-Time

    • Architected multi-tier agent AI systems (reactive → tactical utility AI → strategic LLM reasoning) powering autonomous NPCs with persistent memory, personality, and emergent behavior in Unreal Engine 5.(C++, Unreal Engine 5, Claude API, Utility AI, LLM)
    • Built Cortex — an Unreal Engine plugin enabling natural language Blueprint generation via LLM, with 400+ node types, auto-retry self-correction, and dynamic action database lookup.(C++, Claude API, UE5 Editor, MCP, Prompt Engineering)
    • Developed multi-provider LLM orchestration system supporting Ollama, OpenRouter, and custom endpoints with per-tier model selection and persistent agent chat history.(Claude, OpenAI, Ollama, FastAPI, WebSockets)
    • Built MacroForge — AI-powered fitness platform with TensorFlow Lite pose detection, computer vision food scanning, and personalized AI nutrition analytics.(React Native, TensorFlow Lite, Computer Vision, Node.js)
    • Engineered AI trading bots with ML-enhanced strategies, backtesting frameworks, persistent memory agents, and multi-agent coordination for autonomous market decisions.(Python, TensorFlow, WebSockets, Predictive Analytics)
    • Delivered production-grade blockchain applications across XRPL and EVM ecosystems — cross-chain protocols (Drippy), tokenized real estate (ChainEstate), AI-powered wallets (FluidX), NFT marketplaces (Blockify), and more.(Solidity, XRPL, React.js, Next.js, TypeScript)
    • Built Whale Squares — fully on-chain sports pool game with NFT board squares, staking, and crypto reward distribution on XRPL.(TypeScript, XRPL, XAMAN Wallet, Vue.js, TailwindCSS)
    • Architected AI-powered XRPL DEX with ML-driven trade execution, liquidity optimization, and advanced AMM systems.(XRPL, Python, TensorFlow, WebSocket, React.js)
    • Built custom Layer 2 blockchain on Constellation's DAG architecture with cross-chain bridges and high-throughput consensus mechanisms.(Scala, Constellation SDK, Docker, Kubernetes)
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    U.S. Army Reserves

    Information Technology Specialist

    Jacksonville, FL

    • Maintained critical military computer systems and networks in classified environments.
    • Developed automated deployment scripts and security protocols for classified military systems.(Bash, Python, Security Protocols, System Administration)
    • Maintained 100% accountability of $10M+ in sensitive military equipment.
    • Mentored 15+ junior soldiers in advanced technical operations.
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    United States Army

    M1A2 Tank Crew Member

    Various Deployments

    • Led 150+ combat patrols during Operation Enduring Freedom XIX with zero casualties.
    • Trained 400+ Afghan Local Police on security operations and IED detection procedures.
    • Maintained 100% accountability of $10M+ in sensitive military equipment across multiple deployments.
    • Subject matter expert on radio communication and surveillance systems. Received multiple commendations for leadership and technical excellence.

Technical Arsenal

A comprehensive overview of the technologies and frameworks I use to build intelligent systems and production-grade applications.

AI & Machine Learning

PyTorch
TensorFlow
TensorFlow Lite
Scikit-learn
Hugging Face
LangChain
Computer Vision
NLP / NLU
Reinforcement Learning
Model Fine-Tuning
RAG Pipelines
Vector Databases

LLM & Agent Systems

Claude API
OpenAI API
Ollama (Local LLMs)
Multi-Agent Orchestration
Prompt Engineering
Chain-of-Thought Reasoning
Agent Memory Systems
Utility AI / Decision Trees
Behavior Trees
Tool-Use Agents
MCP (Model Context Protocol)

Autonomous Systems & Game AI

Unreal Engine 5 (C++)
Multi-Tier Agent Architecture
Utility-Based AI
NavMesh Pathfinding
Procedural Content Generation
Blueprint Systems
NPC Behavior Systems
Combat AI / Medical Systems
World Simulation

Blockchain & Web3

Solidity
Rust
Move
Smart Contracts
Hardhat
Foundry
Web3.js
Ethers.js
Wagmi
Viem
XRPL.js
XRPL EVM Sidechain

Smart Contract Engineering

ERC-20 / ERC-721 / ERC-1155
Gas Optimization
Staking Systems
Governance Protocols
Liquidity Pools
Cross-Chain Bridges
Tokenomics Design
DEX / AMM Protocols

Frontend Development

React.js
Next.js
Vue.js
Angular
Vite
TypeScript
JavaScript (ES6+)
TailwindCSS
shadcn/ui
CSS/SCSS
Framer Motion
Redux Toolkit

Backend Development

Node.js
NestJS
Python
C++
FastAPI
GraphQL
WebSocket APIs
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
Prisma
Express.js
REST APIs
Microservices

Mobile Development

React Native
iOS Development
Android Development
Expo
Redux Toolkit
React Navigation
Firebase
XUMM SDK
Biometric Auth

Data & Analytics

Pandas
NumPy
Predictive Analytics
Backtesting Frameworks
Real-Time Data Pipelines
SQLite / PostgreSQL
Telemetry Systems
Performance Instrumentation

Infrastructure & DevOps

AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
IPFS
Arweave
The Graph Protocol
Chainlink Oracles
Git/GitHub

Creative & Design

UI/UX Design
Brand Identity
3D Modeling
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Blender

Security & Systems

CompTIA Security+
Cryptography
Secure Key Management
Former Secret Security Clearance
Smart Contract Auditing
OpenZeppelin
Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Let's Connect

I'm currently seeking full-time roles in AI Engineering, Agent Systems, and Intelligent Automation. If you're building intelligent systems, autonomous agents, or LLM-powered products — I want to talk.

Whether you need an AI systems architect, agent platform engineer, or someone who can take an AI product from research to production — I'm ready to contribute. Hit me up via email: kryan19k@gmail.com or phone: +1 (904) 514-0815. Available for relocation.