I like taking messy problems and turning them into tools that feel straightforward to use.
I am a web and interactive systems engineer based in San Antonio, living with my wife Clarissa, our cat Bunny, and our dog Hazel. My professional work involves interactive systems in the museum and public-sector domains; here I share what I've learned through personal projects and experiments.
I've spent over a decade working on interactive systems across various domains. This site showcases personal explorations in AI, web architecture, and creative coding—separate from my employer work.
Outside of work, I make furniture, play guitar, and cook vegetarian meals that are mostly successful. I like things that take patience: joinery, fermentation, long walks with the dog.
Professional Background
My professional experience has centered around interactive systems for museums, festivals, and public institutions. This background shaped my approach to reliability, accessibility, and how technology supports real human exploration. The projects shown below are examples of past collaborative work.
CMS & Government Platforms
DSHS Field Guide, Texas TCOLE, NACCHO Roots, The Right Time, Arkansas Birth Control
Large-scale Drupal and WordPress sites for public health agencies. Lots of content modeling, accessibility audits, and keeping things running for years.
Museums & Map-Based Storytelling
Smithsonian Craft Show, Berkeley County, NC250, Patriots Point, Liberty Trail
Touchscreen kiosks in museums and visitor centers. Usually involves maps, timelines, and making complicated history easy to browse.
Career Timeline
Interactive Knowledge
Web Engineer focused on interactive maps, museum installations, and AI driven kiosk systems. This is my primary role.
Brightleaf Group
Web Engineer contributing to secure government platforms. Work includes state health systems, accessibility compliance, and enterprise CMS upgrades.
Giddy
Web Engineer supporting health and wellness product platforms with accessible, mobile friendly experiences.
Technical Expertise
AI Engineering
Web Architecture
My Story
What I Explore
On this site, I share experiments in AI systems, web architecture, and interactive development. These are personal projects separate from my employer work, focused on learning and sharing what I've discovered.
Background
Sound engineering and business degrees (2018), plus five years managing teams at Guitar Center before transitioning to full-time development. That retail experience still shapes how I think about user experience.
Professional Path
I've worked across sectors including health tech (Giddy), retail (Beef Jerky Experience), museums (Interactive Knowledge), government (Brightleaf Group), and web agencies (Monarch Digital).
Beyond the Code
Woodworking
10+ projects built since summer 2025, my newest creative outlet
Music
Musician, songwriter, and producer. I play guitar, keyboard, drums, and dabble in music production
Pet Parent
Proud dad to Bunny the cat and Hazel the dog
Married Life
Living my best life with my wife Clarissa (clarissaflores.me) in San Antonio
Vegetarian Cooking
Exploring whole foods and Indian-inspired dishes
Continuous Learning
Always exploring new technologies and frameworks
Beyond Client Work
Personal projects, courses, and creative pursuits outside of engineering consulting.
Let's Connect
I enjoy connecting with other developers and technologists. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to chat about AI, web development, or shared interests.