Eddie is an SSW Software Developer specialising in AI and intelligent application development. He has delivered award-winning AI solutions used by hundreds of teams, combining expertise in Azure OpenAI, RAG architectures, and the .NET ecosystem to build systems that drive real business impact. Eddie holds a Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Software Development) from The University of Sydney, where he completed his thesis on "Portal Redirection in Virtual Reality using Impossible Spaces".

Featured Projects

Award-Winning Intelligent Payroll Chatbot

Eddie led the development of an AI-powered payroll assistant now used by hundreds of small payroll teams across Australia. The system integrates with HubSpot CRM helpdesk and features a full conversational UI that answers complex payroll questions instantly, saving significant time for payroll consultants. Built with a zero-hallucination architecture using the latest AI models, the chatbot draws from multiple authoritative data sources including Fair Work regulations, industrial awards, enterprise agreements, historical conversations, and real-time internet research.

AI Document Review Platform

Architected and built an intelligent document review platform for legal and compliance teams. The system leverages RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) techniques including document chunking and vector embeddings, combined with sophisticated prompt engineering to detect inconsistencies, flag compliance issues, and resolve review conflicts in complex legal documents.

Technologies

AI & Machine Learning

• Azure OpenAI Service, OpenAI API, Semantic Kernel
• RAG architectures, vector embeddings, document chunking
• Cognitive Services, prompt engineering, LLM application development
• HubSpot integrations, intelligent automation

Backend & Cloud

• .NET, .NET Web APIs, EF Core, Clean Architecture
• Azure (Functions, App Service, Key Vault, Static Web Apps, Container Apps)
• SQL Server, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL
• Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines

Frontend

• Angular, React, Next.js
• TypeScript, JavaScript
• HTML5, CSS3, responsive design

Key Skills

• AI Solution Architecture: Proven track record designing and deploying production AI systems. Expert in RAG implementations, prompt engineering, and building zero-hallucination architectures that enterprises trust.
• Full-Stack Development: Deep experience across the .NET ecosystem and modern frontend frameworks, delivering end-to-end solutions from database to UI.
• Cloud & DevOps: Proficient with Azure services, containerization, and automated deployment pipelines following DevOps best practices.
• Content Management: Experienced with TinaCMS for headless content management, plus design tools like Figma for creating polished user interfaces.
• Agile Delivery: Practiced in Scrum methodologies, ensuring efficient project delivery and clear communication with stakeholders.

Professional Development

• Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Software Development) - The University of Sydney
• Thesis: "Portal Redirection in Virtual Reality using Impossible Spaces" (completed)
• SSW FireBootCamp graduate

Eddie's combination of formal education and hands-on experience at SSW has shaped him into a developer who delivers intelligent, production-ready solutions. His work on award-winning AI systems demonstrates his ability to translate cutting-edge technology into tools that solve real problems for real users.

In his free time, Eddie loves hands-on projects, such as fixing, building and maintaining motorcycles and bicycles 🏍️🚲, in addition to 3D printing, and woodworking 🪚. To keep his mind sharp, he enjoys reading and solving crossword puzzles 📖, and to keep his body active, he practices cycling and bouldering 🧗‍♂️.