I am

Vincent Guarnieri

Software Engineer & AI Developer
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Technical Skills

Proficient in Python, SQL, RAG AI, NLP, JavaScript, Next.JS, HTML/CSS, Java, Git, Web Development, SEO, SCRUM, and machine learning technologies.

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Professional Experience

Proven track record in software engineering, full-stack development, and product leadership across startups and established companies, with experience in AI integration and modern development practices.

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Innovation & Problem Solving

Passionate about creating cutting-edge solutions, building AI systems, and tackling complex technical challenges with creative approaches and modern technologies.

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Core Values

Committed to continuous learning, collaborative teamwork, delivering high-quality solutions, and staying at the forefront of AI and software engineering advances.

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Personal Interests

Outside of work, I enjoy programming, software development, competitive poker, football, cooking, coding personal projects, and exploring artificial intelligence innovations.

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Why Work With Me?

I bring proven experience in AI development, full-stack engineering, and product leadership. I consistently deliver high-quality solutions and excel in collaborative environments while continuously learning cutting-edge technologies.

Featured Projects

Fantasy Football Ranker

Python program that uses neural network machine learning (Scikit-learn) to rank NFL fantasy football players within their respective positions. Excluding injuries, has more accurate predictions than main human rankings or other popular computer algorithms.

Recipe Matchmaker Web App

Web application that tailors recipes to individuals' ingredients, prep time, and preferences from almost 200,000 total recipes. Uses a Next.JS frontend and FastAPI backend to handle the data.

NBA Player Grader

Python program that uses ridge regression machine learning (Scikit-learn) and feature engineering to find which NBA stats predict wins best and then grades current/past NBA players. Has a very strong correlation between high player grades and high team win totals.

Professional Experience

Previous

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James River Equipment

(first position)

Information Technology Intern

05/2022 - 08/2022Ashland, VA

  • Worked in a team as a help desk for company employees' software and hardware problems
  • Imaged and set up computers for employees
  • Completed various tasks like inventory, shipping, organizing, etc.

Chuy's

Waiter

05/2024 - 08/2024Glen Allen, Virginia

Scribe On Demand

Web Developer and Digital Marketer

06/2020 - 05/2025Richmond, VA

A full-service content marketing agency that builds brands, establishes thought leaders, and creates audiences.

  • Built, developed, and designed company website
  • Helped both Scribe and its clientele with personalized SEO reports
  • Assisted in identifying relevant content ideas to successfully market both Scribe and its clientele

BigStack Poker

Co-Founder and CTO

04/2025 - Present

AI-powered poker coaching platform providing real-time stat tracking, leak detection, and solver-backed feedback. URL: bigstack.io

  • Co-founded a data-driven poker startup leveraging AI, stat tracking, and data analysis to deliver personalized coaching
  • Designed and implemented an AI-powered conversational agent for poker strategy using natural language processing (NLP) and solver-backed analytics
  • Led end-to-end product development lifecycle (requirements gathering, prototyping, model evaluation, and deployment)

Respondr

(current position)

AI Developer and Data Analyst Intern

05/2025 - PresentRichmond, VA

AI platform that equips schools and organizations with real-time, plan-based crisis and incident response tools.

  • Developed a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) based AI chatbot using LLMs (Large Language Models) for crisis-response automation
  • Performed data preprocessing, embedding, and vectorization of emergency response plan data, utilizing SQL databases
  • Collaborated in an Agile/Scrum team to align development milestones with business goals
  • Asked to continue working part-time through school year and winter break as a result of job performance

Education

University of Virginia

Current Student - GPA: 3.7

Pursuing a B.A. in Computer Science and Applied Statistics, expected graduation May 2027. Focused on AI/ML coursework and software engineering fundamentals.

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Deep Run High School

Center for Information Technology

Graduated in 2023 with a focus in Information Technology. Ranked 11/492 in class with strong academic performance in STEM subjects.

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