Robert Vela III - AI Full Stack Software Engineer

ROBERTO VELA III

US VETERAN

WWW.ROBERTVELAIII.COM

ABOUT ME

I’m an AI full stack software engineer who owns the full lifecycle of AI products—from idea and data strategy to deployment, monitoring, and iteration. I combine model integration, data pipelines, and modern frontend engineering to deliver fast, intuitive, and reliable experiences.

My work spans TypeScript, React, Next.js, and React Native on the frontend, with Python, Node.js, vector databases, and cloud infrastructure on the backend. I’ve built private LLM tools, RAG systems, and AI-powered apps that handle real users, real traffic, and real business impact across their entire production lifecycle.

Years Experience

15+

Projects Delivered

What I Do

🤖Design and build AI-powered applications end-to-end (LLMs, RAG, agents, automation)

🧱Ship production-ready full stack features with Next.js, Node.js, Python, and modern APIs

🎨Craft clean, responsive UI for complex AI workflows and tooling

🔐Implement secure, privacy-first AI systems and private model integrations

🌐Collaborate with teams to take AI products from idea to launch

MY STORY

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CHAPTER 01

Service & Sacrifice

My journey began as a Paratrooper Infantryman, where I learned discipline, teamwork, and the importance of precision under pressure. These values continue to shape my approach to engineering and problem-solving today.

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CHAPTER 02

Pioneering Space Technology

I had the honor of working as a SpaceX Starship Pioneer and Stoke Space professional, where I helped develop the foundational thesis that Stoke Space built upon. Contributing to the future of reusable rocket technology ignited my passion for innovation and cutting-edge engineering.

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CHAPTER 03

Discovering Software & AI

Through my aerospace work, I discovered a deep passion for app and web development, Python programming, and eventually AI. I realized the same precision and systems thinking from my military and aerospace background could be applied to building intelligent, production-ready software.

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CHAPTER 04

AI Full Stack Engineering

Today, I focus on AI full stack engineering—designing and shipping AI-first products that people actually use. I combine my background in military service, aerospace, and software to build robust systems, thoughtful interfaces, and AI experiences that feel fast, useful, and grounded in real-world value.