ABOUT ME

SILAS RHYNEER

Software Engineer & AI Specialist

I build tools that make people say "Oh my god, it just does that for me." The impossible part is usually the point.

WHO I AM

Started DMing D&D campaigns young—spent 5 years hand-drawing a 20k×20k pixel fantasy map (first Google result).

Built 150+ programming projects, most to solve problems I had. Graduated Carleton with CS distinction. Moved to SF in Feb 2025 for the startup energy.

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PHILOSOPHY

If a problem seems impossible, that sounds like a good place to start.

I'm obsessed with making things faster—both my own workflows and the systems I build. I care about creating those moments where users realize the tool just handles it for them.

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

AI/ML • Frontend (React, TypeScript, Next.js) • Backend (Node, Python, Java, C#) • Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Docker)

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INTERESTS & HOBBIES

D&D GM for 10+ years. Built a 20k×20k pixel fantasy map and a custom TTRPG rulebook.

Also: board games, music (guitar/drums), outdoors, making maps for no good reason.

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WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR

Looking for senior engineering or tech lead roles where I can own hard technical problems—DevTools, AI infrastructure, or high-growth startups that move fast.

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