AI Auction House
An intro experience to the monetization of generative AI
I ship practical solutions today
and reliable systems tomorrow.
Software Engineer & Creative
Shane Wade
"I want to help you build"
AI Product Development
Full-Stack Systems
Workflow Automation
Creative Side Projects
"Pleasure to meet you!"
About Me
Engineer. Adventurer. Collaborator.
With over 5 years of experience in software engineering, I specialize in building high-performance web apps and data pipelines for emerging AI technologies. My work spans curating map data for autonomous semi-trucks, multi-UAV control systems, and automated procurement software — always with a focus on high quality systems and thoughtful user experiences.
Beyond the code, I love going on adventures and finding space for creativity. I also build bikes (then ride them) and I host a 60+ person annual camping trip with my friends.
After going on a few adventures, it's obvious that the key ingredient for success is the people around you. Startups, camping, bike rides, parties - it's the people that make the difference.
Career Goals
What's Next?
I am looking for an opportunity in the machine learning space - mentorship, a full-time role, hopefully both!
I have a strong foundation in engineering and delivering applications, coupled with a keen intuition for data quality—a critical input for AI systems today. For the past 3 years, I've been deeply focused on studying and applying large language models, text embeddings, and tool-enabled agents.
My goal is to step into a Machine Learning Engineer role where I can curate data, run rigorous experiments, and push impactful results to production. I believe that diving deep into data and experimentation will round out my engineering toolkit and keep me engaged in the workplace.
Projects
Bob Ross Night!
We're going to need a bigger easel...
The 2 stroke pivot: vintage mopeds
I learned a few good lessons from the electric motorcycle project. I wasn't ready to give up on my two-wheel-dreams so I pivoted to 2-stroke mopeds. *BRAAAAPPPPPP
The electric motorcycle failure
Of course I had to keep my electric vehicle journey going, the obvious next step was a motorcycle
Electric bikes
Maybe you do want mechanical brakes when you're bombing a hill?
My electric longboard jounrey
Electric longboards are the closest thing that we have to hoverboards. I rode my boards everywhere and met some very interesting people along the way.
Blog Posts
AI After Hours - #TechWeek write up
Yesterday, Bloomberg Beta hosted their AI After Hours event. The venue was Bloomberg's high rise office space, complete with light snacks and some delicious kombucha floats: sorbet with kombucha, like the original rootbeer float.
Side Hustle Sunday Part 1
Selling digital seamless patterns If you haven't see the copious 'AI Side Hustles' on the internet then..
Creative Space That's all you
Unleash Your Digital Identity: Crafting a Personal Website that Tells Your Unique Story
The Power of Structured Thinking
Senior vs Junior? In the workforce, the distinction between a Senior and Junior employee often lies in their experience and the way they approach problem-solving. Senior employees have developed structured thinking patterns that help them navigate complex situations with ease.
I Nuked Our Production Database... And Lived to Tell the Tale
It was a dark and stormy night..