ETHAN
AI Engineer
13+ yrs software // 10 yrs operations
Melbourne, AU 🇦🇺
FinnehSpoof
AI-powered Minecraft player simulation solving the cold-start problem for new servers.
I build AI systems that ship — not demos, not prototypes. Production systems handling real traffic, built by someone who understands both the code and the chaos of operations.
I wrote SPARC — 3,000+ lines of prompt architecture that turns 12 specialized AI agents into a coherent development team. Security mandates, TDD workflows, human-in-the-loop review. It reduces scaffolding from 2 days to 4-6 hours.
From managing fast-food ops at 3AM to architecting LLM pipelines — that combination taught me what most AI engineers miss: the gap between "works on my machine" and "works under load at 2AM on a Saturday."
FinnehSpoof
AI-powered Minecraft player simulation solving the cold-start problem for new servers.
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PoliCRM
Automated political compliance infrastructure built in 48 hours to verify 911 members against electoral rolls.
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SPARC Framework (2025)
AI-assisted development workflow
Nexus (Prototype, 2025)
Financial wellness platform for couples
PokerBo
A casino card game that is a mix of Poker and Sicbo, created with Javascript
City Loopers
A Greylisted City build Minecraft server and Discord Community administrated by me
Aometry
A custom and modular discord bot framework build on Discord.JS v13.
F1 Results Tracker
A terminal application that allows users to view and track Formula 1 race results.
WeatherWise
A modern weather application that provides real-time weather updates and forecasts.
OpenNewPOS6
An educational project recreating the NP6 POS system used by McDonald's Australia.
Merry Berry Acai
A full-stack solution for a smoothie & açaí shop.
MunchRun
A food delivery platform for Melbourne with zero commission for restaurants.
EdgeBrowser
A custom web browser built with Visual Basic in 2012.
Axion — Technical Venture Framework (Concept Stage)
// 2025
Axion is my applied R&D initiative exploring the intersection of AI-assisted development, venture incubation, and ethical innovation. Architecting and building proof-of-concept products such as Nexus and the SPARC framework. Developing human-in-the-loop AI workflows to enhance developer productivity and maintain design quality. Experimenting with small-team collaboration models that emphasize motivation, accountability, and autonomy. Currently in concept stage, Axion serves as a launchpad for future ventures and a real-world testbed for scalable AI-native systems.
DataAnnotation
// 2024 - 2025
MagnetLab
// 2025
ALDI Stores Australia
// 2025
Managing daily operations for one of Australia's leading discount grocery retailers, focusing on operational efficiency, team leadership, and customer service excellence in a fast-paced retail environment.
McDonald's
DirectWest Pty Ltd
// 2022 - 2025
Successfully implemented strategies to drive sales, optimize team performance, and maintain exceptional QSC&V standards, ensuring a positive customer experience and achieving business objectives.
Successfully completed and implemented training for People Performance, Product Quality, and Customer Experience departments, demonstrating a well-rounded skillset in restaurant operations.
Successfully completed and implemented training for People Performance, Product Quality, and Customer Experience departments, demonstrating a well-rounded skillset in restaurant operations.
Successfully completed all required training, including Leadership Transitions, First Aid, and Fire Training, demonstrating readiness to lead shifts and ensure operational efficiency. Supervised and motivated crew members, ensuring adherence to McDonald's procedures and QSC&V standards.
Managed multiple operational areas within the restaurant, coordinating between departments and ensuring smooth daily operations while maintaining high standards of service quality.
Gained foundational experience in fast-paced food service operations, developing strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills while maintaining food safety standards.
Taco Bell Australia
// 2020 - 2022
Architecting systematic prompt libraries (SPARC), building RAG pipelines, and fine-tuning LLM behavior for production environments.
Designing complex agentic workflows, implementing TDD for AI generation, and optimizing context windows for accuracy.
Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks. I build responsive, accessible, and visually striking applications.
Solid understanding of Node.js, Python, and databases. I handle server-side logic, API design, and data flow management.
10+ years in high-stakes operations taught me to build systems that don't just work when things go right, but recover when they go wrong.
Bridging the gap between technical complexity and business goals. I lead teams with clarity, empathy, and a focus on shipping.
Taking concepts from zero to one. I understand the full lifecycle of product development, from ideation and validation to MVP and scale.
Identifying bottlenecks in both code and human workflows. I implement systems that reduce friction and increase throughput.
Coder Academy
Diploma of Information Technology - Web Dev
// 2024
Full-time study program focused on modern web development technologies and practices.
Life Saving First Aid
First Aid
// 2024
St John Ambulance Victoria
First Aid
// 2021
Club Training Australia
Food Safety Supervisor
// 2020
iTFE
Responsible Service of Alcohol
// 2020
Accredited First Aid Courses
First Aid
// 2017
McDonald's RTO
Certificate III in Retail
// 2017
Distance Education Centre Victoria
VCE Year 12
// 2017
Sage Institute of Fitness
Certificate III in Community Activity Programming
// 2015
Open to AI engineering, full-stack, and technical lead roles.
🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia
Got a project idea, job opportunity, or just want to chat about AI systems? I'm always interested in interesting problems.
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