Julian Shaw – Full Stack Developer & Control Systems Engineer

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Software Development

Innovative Full Stack Developer with 20+ years of experience in engineering and IT, specializing in Angular, .NET, and cloud technologies. Proven track record of leading complex projects, developing scalable applications, and implementing efficient CI/CD pipelines. Expertise in Agile methodologies and microservices architecture, with a focus on delivering high-performance solutions that drive operational efficiency and system functionality.

Core Competencies

• Full Stack Development

• Cloud Architecture (Azure)

• Agile/Scrum Methodologies

• CI/CD Implementation

• Microservices Design

• Technical Leadership

Technical Skills

Programming Languages:

C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, Python

Frameworks & Libraries:

Angular (up to v18), ASP.NET Core (up to v8), LINQ, Entity Framework

Cloud & DevOps:

Azure, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines

Databases:

PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MySQL

Testing:

MOQ, XUnit, Jasmine

Design Methodologies:

SCRUM, Agile, TDD, GOF Design Patterns, Microservices

Operating Systems:

Windows, LINUX, iOS

Professional Experience

Carib Condominiums Gate Management Security System

Aug 2024 - Present

Developer

Developed a comprehensive gate management system using Angular, Firebase, Python, and Home Assistant automation
Implemented real-time gate monitoring, security camera integration, and automated visitor logging
Integrated with Home Assistant for seamless automation of security operations

CTRC Services

May 2024 - Aug 2024

Full Stack Developer

Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive company portal, enhancing career management and administrative functionalities
Engineered a robust frontend using Angular 18, creating an intuitive and engaging user interface
Developed high-performance, scalable backend services using .NET 8
Orchestrated deployment on Azure, optimizing cloud capabilities for reliable performance
Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, boosting development efficiency and enabling rapid deployment

Bookerja.com

July 2023 - July 2024

Full Stack Developer

Developed and maintained an Angular .NET Azure application for managing Airbnb bookings
Integrated secure payment processing, booking management, and user-friendly interface to facilitate host and guest interactions
Optimized cloud infrastructure with Azure for high performance, scalability, and security
Implemented CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments and testing

Real Digital International

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

Contract Developer

Led the design and implementation of an innovative stock tracking system, integrating barcode scanning technology for real-time inventory management
Developed frontend components using Angular and backend services in C#, ensuring seamless integration with existing company databases
Improved stock accuracy and operational efficiency, resulting in a 25% reduction in inventory discrepancies

Zeolite Technology

2018 - Aug 2021

Lead Developer

Architected and developed an AirBnB-style property rental system, facilitating seamless bookings and user interactions
Created FX trading bots for MT4 and CTrader platforms using C# API, automating the process of buying and selling FX pairs
Developed a Python-based stock trading bot leveraging Yahoo Finance API and OpenAI API, streamlining stock trading processes
Wrote and maintained safety systems for Aramco under subcontract with Zeolite.tech, enhancing existing safety applications and ensuring compliance with international safety standards

Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

2010 - 2018

Application Engineer, Project Support & Controls Department

Developed various systems using Angular, Material Design, Flex Framework, WebAPI, Bootstrap, ASP.NET MVC, and SQL Server
Developed a web-based application for managing the distribution of materials and supplies to projects
Developed a Project Safety Management System used by 25,000 users globally, developed using ASP.NET MVC, WebAPI, and SQL Server

Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

2008 - 2010

Estimate Engineer, Project Support & Controls Department

Developed internal estimating tools and project estimates for Process Control systems and IT communication

Micros Fidelio, Slough, UK

Dec 2007 - Aug 2008

Senior/Lead Programmer

Led development teams, created web portals, Windows applications, Web Services, and technical specifications for outsourcing

Education

MSc Information Technology

University of Liverpool (Jan 2003 - March 2006)

BSc Computer Science

University of Massachusetts, USA (Sep 1981 - June 1985)

Certifications

Agile Expert Certified (AEC)
Certified SCRUM Master (CSM)
Microservices Architecture Certification (UDEMY)
IBM, Generative AI: Introduction and Applications (2023)
Coursera, Neural Networks and Deep Learning (2024-Ongoing)

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Control Systems Engineering

Resourceful and goal-oriented professional with extensive experience in engineering and quality control. Skilled in technical problem-solving, project management, and quality assurance. Brings a solid background in developing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and improve system functionalities. Expertise in control systems engineering, DCS/PLC systems, QA/ISO standards, and process automation for oil & gas and process plant applications.

Core Competencies

• Control Systems Engineering (DCS, PLC)

• Quality Assurance & ISO Standards

• GAMP Compliance

• Project Estimation & Management

• Process Control Systems

• Lean Sigma Methodologies

• Technical Specifications Development

• Software Quality Assurance

Technical Skills

Control Systems:

Honeywell DCS, ABB DCS, PLC Programming, TCP/IP, Process Control

Quality Standards:

ISO 9001, GAMP (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice), QA Protocols & Audits

Methodologies:

Lean Sigma, Agile, UML, Software Testing & Validation

Software Development:

Angular, ASP.NET MVC, C#, SQL Server, Web Services

Tools:

Firebug, Chrome DevTools, Automated Test Suites

Professional Experience

Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

2008 - 2018

Control Systems Estimate Engineer, Project Support & Controls Department

Wrote and maintained technical specifications for Process Control systems
Developed internal estimating tools and project estimates for Process Control systems and IT communication
Developed web-based applications for material distribution and project safety management using Angular, ASP.NET MVC, and SQL Server
Developed a Project Safety Management System used by 25,000 users globally

GlaxoSmithKline, Worthing, UK

Jan 2003 - March 2006

Site Automation Engineer

Coordinated implementation of Lean Sigma strategies and maintained DCS facilities
Ensured all green field DCS projects adhered to QA and GAMP (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice) guidelines to meet regulatory standards and improve project quality
Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols and audits for new DCS installations, ensuring compliance with both internal and external quality standards
Completed ISO 9001 training for quality assurance
Served as support engineer for all automation systems, including DeltaV, Provox systems, and PLCs
Developed an Effluent Management System controlling the discharge of waste material into the sea, utilizing Delphi, OPC, and RS232 communication

Honeywell Control Systems, Bracknell, UK

Sep 2002 - Dec 2002

Project Engineer / CL Programming Engineer

Designed DCS graphics and configured control systems for an oil refinery upgrade project
Developed and executed test plans and scripts to identify and document software defects
Developed and implemented quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure software quality
Developed and enforced software coding standards for engineering teams

ABB/LALCO, Saudi Arabia

Dec 2000 - Aug 2001

Lead Engineer, DCS Department

Led a team of Instrument Engineers on a gas upgrade project
Developed control system specifications

Honeywell Turki Arabia Ltd, Saudi Arabia

Nov 1998 - Dec 2000

Project Engineer

Implemented control system software and designed TCP/IP service programs
Lead Engineer for all Aramco DCS projects

Education

MSc Information Technology

University of Liverpool (Jan 2003 - March 2006)

BSc Computer Science

University of Massachusetts, USA (Sep 1981 - June 1985)

Certifications

Agile Expert Certified (AEC)
Certified SCRUM Master (CSM)
ISO 9001: Quality Management System Certification

AI & Machine Learning Expertise

Experienced AI engineer specializing in agentic AI systems, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, and LLM orchestration. Currently advancing expertise in CrewAI, LangGraph, AutoGen, and MCP (Model Context Protocol) for building intelligent automation solutions. Focused on developing freelance AI solutions including legal automation, micro-SaaS applications, and workflow AI systems.

Core AI Competencies

• LLM Agent Orchestration

• RAG Pipeline Development

• Vector Database Integration

• Agentic AI Systems Design

• Workflow Automation (n8n)

• MCP Server Development

• Legal Tech Automation

• Micro-SaaS AI Solutions

AI Technical Skills

LLM Frameworks:

OpenAI Agents SDK, LangChain, CrewAI, LangGraph, AutoGen

Vector Databases:

Pinecone, Qdrant, Chroma, pgvector (PostgreSQL)

RAG Tools:

LlamaIndex, Haystack, Custom RAG Pipelines

Python AI Stack:

Typer CLI, FastAPI, async/await, type hints, uv toolchain

Integration & Automation:

MCP (Model Context Protocol), n8n workflows, Docker, CI/CD

Full-Stack AI:

Angular (frontend), NestJS (API), PostgreSQL (with pgvector), Azure (deployment)

AI Projects & Experience

Legal-JM Stack (Current Project)

2024 - Present

Full-Stack AI Solution

Developing a comprehensive legal automation platform using Angular, NestJS, and Python AI services
Implementing RAG pipelines with pgvector for document retrieval and intelligent search
Building agentic AI workflows using CrewAI and LangGraph for document processing and analysis
Integrating MCP servers for enhanced LLM context and tool access
Deploying on Azure with Docker containerization and CI/CD pipelines

Zeolite Technology

2018 - 2024

AI Trading Systems Developer

Developed Python-based stock trading bot leveraging Yahoo Finance API and OpenAI API
Created FX trading bots for MT4 and CTrader platforms using C# API, automating buy/sell decisions
Implemented automated trading strategies with real-time market data processing
Integrated machine learning models for predictive trading signals

Carib Condominiums Gate Management

Aug 2024 - Present

AI-Powered Security Automation

Integrated Home Assistant automation with Python-based AI services
Implemented intelligent visitor recognition and automated logging systems
Developed real-time monitoring with AI-powered anomaly detection

AI Education & Certifications

Current Training:

The Complete Agentic Engineering Course
Coursera: Neural Networks and Deep Learning (2024-Ongoing)

Certifications:

IBM: Generative AI: Introduction and Applications (2023)
Microservices Architecture Certification (UDEMY)
Agile Expert Certified (AEC)
Certified SCRUM Master (CSM)

Focus Areas

Legal Automation

Building RAG-powered legal document analysis and workflow automation systems

Micro-SaaS Solutions

Developing AI-powered SaaS applications for niche markets

Workflow AI

Creating intelligent automation workflows using n8n and agentic AI

RAG Pipelines

Designing and implementing retrieval-augmented generation systems for enterprise knowledge bases

Education

MSc Information Technology

University of Liverpool

January 2003 - March 2006

Advanced studies in information technology, software engineering, and systems design.

BSc Computer Science

University of Massachusetts, USA

September 1981 - June 1985

Comprehensive foundation in computer science, programming, algorithms, and data structures.

Professional Certifications

Agile Expert Certified (AEC)

Expert-level certification in Agile methodologies and practices

Certified SCRUM Master (CSM)

Certified Scrum Master with expertise in Scrum framework and agile project management

Microservices Architecture Certification

UDEMY - Advanced certification in microservices design and implementation

ISO 9001: Quality Management System

Certification in Quality Management Systems and quality assurance processes

AI & Machine Learning Training

The Complete Agentic Engineering Course

Current

Comprehensive training in agentic AI systems, LLM orchestration, CrewAI, LangGraph, AutoGen, MCP, RAG pipelines, and vector databases.

Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Coursera

2024 - Ongoing

Advanced course covering neural networks, deep learning architectures, and practical applications.

Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

IBM

2023

Comprehensive introduction to generative AI technologies, applications, and best practices.

Technical Training & Skills Development

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Next-Gen Development Workflows

Modern development practices, CI/CD, Docker, and cloud-native architectures

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Python Toolchains (uv)

Advanced Python development with uv package management and modern tooling

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Workflow Automation (n8n)

Building automated workflows and integrations using n8n platform

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Cursor AI Rules & Best Practices

Optimizing AI-assisted development workflows and coding practices

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Vector Databases & RAG Systems

Pinecone, Qdrant, Chroma, pgvector - Building retrieval-augmented generation pipelines

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LLM Agent Frameworks

CrewAI, LangGraph, AutoGen, OpenAI Agents SDK - Building intelligent agent systems

Additional Qualifications

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GAMP (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice)

Training and certification in pharmaceutical manufacturing automation standards

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Lean Sigma Methodologies

Process improvement and quality optimization methodologies

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ISO 9000 Training

Quality management systems training and implementation

Contact Information

Available for opportunities in the UK and Jamaica. Please feel free to reach out via email or phone.

United Kingdom

Address

70 Attlee Close

Thornton Heath

CR7 7FA

United Kingdom

Phone

+44 7448 1547681

Jamaica

Address

212 Caib

Ocho Rios

St. Ann

Jamaica

Phone

+1 (876) 707-1967

Email

julianshaw2000@gmail.com

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