Engineer & Technologist
Alex
St. Louis
I build systems that solve real problems — from automated production equipment to AI-powered infrastructure. Rooted in hands-on engineering, driven by a passion for smart, efficient design.
About Me
Hands-on engineering meets intelligent design.
With over a decade of experience spanning mechanical engineering, fabrication, and automation, I’ve built solutions across industries — from optimizing production lines to architecting AI-powered infrastructure.
I’m equally comfortable designing a custom enclosure as I am deploying a multi-agent AI fleet. My work lives at the intersection of physical systems and intelligent software — and that’s where the most interesting problems are.
What I Do
EXPERTISE & SKILLS
Engineering & Fabrication
Mechanical design, custom fabrication, and production automation. From concept to execution — building systems that are fast, reliable, and built to last.
AI & Automation
Multi-agent AI systems, intelligent automation pipelines, and LLM integrations. Building AI that actually works — reliable, contextual, and purpose-built.
Systems & Infrastructure
Self-hosted infrastructure, homelab architecture, and systems integration. Designing networks and services that are secure, efficient, and fully under control.
Featured Work
Case Study: 80% More Output with Automated Powder Transfer
The Challenge
A client’s production line was bottlenecked by manual powder handling — five operators required, dust exposure, constant bridging disruptions, and strip curtain enclosures demanding full washdowns. Output was limited by the process itself.
What I Built
A fully enclosed automated transfer system: sealed bulk bag unloading, in-hopper agitator to eliminate bridging, improved hopper geometry, and a larger auger for higher feed rates. The result was an 80% output increase — and significantly less labor.
Outcomes
- 80% increase in production output
- Reduced operators from 5 to 4
- Eliminated all dust exposure
- Removed strip curtain enclosures
- Zero washdown downtime
Portfolio
PROJECTS
OpenClaw AI Fleet
AI · Software · Infrastructure
A self-hosted multi-agent AI platform running a fleet of specialized agents — each with unique roles, tool access, and domain expertise. Handles scheduling, automation, research, and systems management around the clock.
Production Automation Systems
Engineering · Fabrication · Automation
Custom-engineered automation solutions for industrial clients — enclosed material handling, auger conveyor systems, dust control, and production line upgrades that deliver measurable output improvements.
Homelab Infrastructure
Infrastructure · Networking · Self-Hosted
A production-grade homelab: Proxmox VMs, UniFi networking, Docker services, MCP security gateways, and automated backups — built as a personal platform for development and experimentation.
Let’s Work Together
Have a problem worth solving?
Whether it’s a production bottleneck, an AI integration, or an infrastructure challenge — I’m open to consulting engagements and interesting collaborations. Let’s talk.