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Hi, I'm
Amado
Lazo

Software Engineer @ City of Austin
Sr. Software Engineer @ careforge.ai
Specializing in Full-Stack & AI

Amado Lazo
Scandinavian Minimalist Art

My Experience

Software Engineer

City of Austin

Developing robust, scalable solutions for municipal infrastructure and public services.

Sr. Software Engineer

careforge.ai

Leading the development of a 24/7 AI-powered mental health platform dedicated to helping veterans thrive.

IT Technical Assistant (CASA)

TAMU-CC (Center for Academic Student Achievement)

Developed custom software to automate departmental workflows, reducing document conversion time by **60%**.

With over 4+ years of professional experience across diverse stacks (React, Node, Python, C++, Java), I specialize in utilizing AI as a force multiplier—speeding up development and architectural drafting by 3x.

Recognition & Research

2023

Outstanding Islander Graduate

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (College of Engineering)

Selected as a record-breaking graduate for excellence in IT, robotics leadership, and technical resourcefulness. Notably improved CASA workflow speed by 60% via custom automation.

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PUB

Paper: Using AI to Land Jobs

A comprehensive analysis and strategy on leveraging modern AI tools to optimize the recruitment journey and personal branding.

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PUB

Paper: ChatGPT’s Data Collection

Exploring the delicate balance between rapid AI innovation and the ethical implications of large-scale data harvesting.

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Technical Arsenal

JavaScript
Python
C++
React
NodeJS
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
AWS

Selected Works

CareForge AI

CareForge AI

A mental health platform for veterans featuring a 24/7 AI-powered counselor and health coach. Built with ReactJS, Gatsby, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL.

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Stellar Inventory

Stellar Inventory

Advanced inventory tracking system utilizing Bluetooth scanning technology for seamless business operations. Built with React Native, NodeJS, and MongoDB.

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Swiss Geometric Art
Comparing AI Models

Comparing AI Models

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Mflix Database

Mflix Database

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Gas Junkie

Gas Junkie App

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Tips & Tricks

A few things I've learned that supercharge my workflow.

01

AI Pair Programming

Treat AI tools like an intern. Give precise, bounded instructions and always review the generated code architecture before integrating it into your main branch. It speeds up boilerplate by 3x.

02

Minimalist Architecture

Adopt a "Scandinavian" approach to your codebase. Keep interfaces clean, functions pure, and avoid over-engineering. Negative space in your code (comments and readability) is just as important as in design.

03

Swiss Grid Layouts

When in doubt about UI, rely on rigid geometric grids and stark typography. High contrast not only creates an immediate 'premium' feel but completely solves accessibility contrast issues.

Let's build something beautiful.

Open for discussions about software engineering, AI integration, or just to say hi.