Lalo Morales
Objective
Early adopter and experienced developer in the AI/ML space with a strong academic foundation in Computer Science and 4+ years of practical full-stack and MLOps experience. Dedicated to moving beyond integration to work on the core development and optimization of AI models and infrastructure, driven by an exceptional capacity for rapid learning and problem solving.
Skills
Programming & Scripting
Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C, C++, CSS, Rust, Go
Full-Stack Development
React, Next.js, Node.js, Flask, Git, Docker, AWS, GCP, Cloudflare, DNS, MySQL, PostgreSQL
AI & Machine Learning
LLM API integrations (Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI), model deployment (Ollama, LM Studio), AI agents (Claude Code, Gemini CLI, OpenAI Codex), Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Operating Systems & Tools
Linux, macOS, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Bash/Zsh, SSH
Engineering & Design
CAD, schematics, 3D printing
Experience
Owner & Managing Member — South Bay IT Solutions
Jan 2026 – PresentSan Diego, CA · IT & computer networking, custom software, DVBE-certified, Cal eProcure registered.
100% Disabled-Veteran-owned business. Full day-to-day management and operational control:
- Vendor sourcing and procurement
- Contract bidding and fulfillment
- Financial management and invoicing
- Technical service delivery
- Strategic planning and decision making
- Client acquisition and account management
AI & Software Consultant — Self-Employed
2023 – PresentSan Diego, CA
- Designed a full-stack web application for a local service business, including a custom CMS with scheduling and blog features, plus DNS configuration, Google Analytics, and foundational SEO to support online presence and customer acquisition.
- Built a full-stack web app for Wicked Edges by David and listed his mobile knife-sharpening services on Google.
- Engineered end-to-end AI solutions to optimize e-commerce operations, including a GCP-based POS/CRM with Apps Script.
- Implemented technical SEO improvements for AI Marketing Flow, resulting in increased organic traffic.
Health Informatics Technician — Lightyear Health
2021 – 2023San Diego, CA
- Collaborated with engineering and clinical teams to enhance EMR systems through direct user feedback — set up provider-portal access to all insurance carriers and built an API for automated insurance verification.
- Managed data entry, insurance verification, prior authorizations, and resolved complex claim rejections.
- Spearheaded billing and coding to establish new revenue streams, driving growth from $0 to $400K by auditing claims.
Computer Network Technician — United States Air Force
2000 – 2003Eielson AFB, AK & Kuwait
- Administered and maintained secure TCP/IP network infrastructure — crimping cables and installing servers/routers in the server room — for the 354th Communications Squadron, supporting 300+ mission-critical users.
- Performed comprehensive IT operations, repaired software and operating systems, and installed new hardware (drives, power supplies) in Kuwait during Operation Southern Watch.
Projects
Founder & Full-Stack Developer — Comedeez.ai
RemoteDeveloped a full-stack, AI-powered comedy-writing platform from concept to deployment with complete infrastructure — Node.js backend, MySQL database, React / Next.js frontend hosted on Railway. Integrated all four major LLM APIs (Grok, Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude) to power the platform's core creative features.
Founder & Developer — laloadrianmorales.com
2024 – PresentPersonal portfolio + blog engine built from scratch in vanilla PHP and SQLite. Hosts 112+ essays, 188+ interactive HTML demos, browser games, and documented hardware projects. Custom router, two-DB content split, SPA-style partial rendering, command-palette search, idempotent migrations, full SEO + JSON-LD coverage. No framework, no build step.
Education
Arizona State University — B.S. Computer Science
Aug 2024 – Expected Dec 2026Tempe, AZ
Relevant coursework: Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Calculus I & II for Engineers, Java, C, C++, Circuit Design.
City College of San Francisco
2005 – 2007San Francisco, CA
EMT, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomy certifications.
Southwestern College
2003 – 2005Chula Vista, CA