Hi, I'm
Joseph Santeford
Independent AI Software Engineer
19-year-old builder from Sarasota, Florida. I ship AI-powered apps end-to-end — from LLM features and data pipelines to production services. Self-taught since junior year of high school, now 3+ years deep.
About Me
I'm an independent software developer focused on implementing AI into new fields. My coding journey began in junior year of high school when I first grasped the power of code and AI. That summer, I trained my own models — from testing with MNIST data to predicting NFL games, the stock market, and exploring mathematical knot discovery with AI.
With each project, I've expanded my skills: building PostgreSQL databases, automating backend servers, mass data scraping with Puppeteer and Selenium, bulk video editing in Python, automating contact via Twilio, deploying projects with Docker and DigitalOcean, front-end development with Next.js, and advanced prompt engineering.
Quick Facts
- 📍 Sarasota, Florida
- 🎓 Suncoast Polytechnical High School — Engineering
- 💼 3+ years self-employed
- ♟️ Chess, Fishing, Poker, Automation
Core Stack
TypeScript/Node · Python · Next.js · PostgreSQL · Prisma · Docker · DigitalOcean · Puppeteer · Selenium · Twilio · OpenAI · Hugging Face
Experience
AI Software Engineer
Self-employed
Jan 2023 — Present · 3+ years · Sarasota, FL · Remote
- ▸Ship AI-powered apps end-to-end: LLM/RAG features, data pipelines, and production services
- ▸Design and deploy LLM-powered systems including conversational agents, AI simulators, and customer-facing chat interfaces
- ▸Build prompt frameworks, guardrails, and evaluation loops for production LLM usage
- ▸Own full-stack delivery: AI logic, backend services, databases, frontend UX, and cloud deployment
- ▸Build and operate Postgres-backed systems; automate data collection with Puppeteer/Selenium
Projects
QuoteForma
Visit ↗AI-Powered Quote & Lead Automation SaaS
Aug 2025 — Present
Multi-tenant SaaS platform enabling service businesses to instantly generate quotes, capture leads, and automate follow-ups using AI. Features dynamic quote-form builder with real-time pricing logic, AI-assisted lead handling, subscription billing, and admin dashboards.
ContactScraper2
AI-Powered Data Enrichment & Lead Generation
2025 — Present
Uses AI to parse and enrich raw data, performs fuzzy deduplication on contacts, and delivers early contractor leads automatically. Processes 10,000+ records per week.
v2 — AI Video Generator
Automated TikTok/YouTube Shorts from Text
Jun 2025 — Jul 2025
AI-powered platform that generates short-form videos from text input. Combines programmatic video rendering with AI narration and automated captioning. Reduced content production from hours to minutes.
AI-Driven Outreach Engine
5,000+ Personalized Messages Sent
2024
Gathered homeowner and contractor contacts for a concrete contractor in Portland. Built an orchestrator to automate personalized messages via OpenAI + Twilio, with custom UI and campaign management.
Therapist Training GPT
AI Client Simulator for Graduate Education
2024
Collaborated with a therapy professor to build a custom GPT that mimics client interactions in therapy sessions. Used by graduate students for practice with custom scenarios, rubric feedback, and session analytics. Revolutionized therapist training methodology.
Skills & Technologies
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