Hello! ๐ I’m Seth Hobson. I’m a software engineer with over 15 years of experience. I build modern, data-driven applications, services, and distributed systems. I specialize in exploring the intersection of finance, technology, and artificial intelligence.
About Me
- ๐ Based in North Carolina, USA
- ๐ผ Founder of Major 7 Apps, LLC
- ๐ Background in Computer Science and Music Performance
Professional Experience
- Senior AI Engineer, United Data Technologies (2025-present)
- Founder at Major 7 Apps, LLC (2024-present)
- Senior Software Engineer at Kuali, Inc. (2021-2023)
- Senior Software Engineer at Apple (2015-2021)
- Various roles in software development and web technologies (2009-2015)
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, Go, SQL, C, Rust, JavaScript
- AI/ML/LLM Implementation, Integration, Evaluations (using science, not vibes)
- Data Pipeline Engineering
- Optimizing LLM Performance using RAG and Fine-tuning
- API Engineering (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, MCP, A2A)
- Database Design (RDBMS and NoSQL)
- Software Architecture and Design
- Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems (AWS, Azure, Terraform)
- Data Analysis and Visualization
Beyond Tech
When not immersed in software and finance, I enjoy:
- Traveling with my family, especially our annual trips to Japan
- Hiking and exploring nature
- Reading and continuous learning
- Occasional strategy video games
- Writing about experiments in technology and finance