About

Matthew Pazaryna

I build AI systems that run where your data lives. 40 years in software, from enterprise platforms to on-device machine learning. Currently focused on privacy-first applications using Apple MLX and SwiftUI - HIPAA-safe by architecture, not policy. I bring systems thinking from decades of enterprise work, combined with a bias toward simplicity and sustainable pace. Certified yoga instructor with a unique perspective on technology that serves humans rather than extracts from them.

Skills

On-Device AI

Apple MLX Core ML Edge compute Privacy-first architecture Local model inference

Agentic Development

Claude Code LangChain MCP Specification-driven development AI-assisted workflows

Apple Platform

SwiftUI HealthKit Foundation Models iOS/macOS development

Full Stack

Python TypeScript Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL Vercel Astro

Systems & Architecture

Database design API architecture Enterprise integration Distributed teams

Experience

Independent Software Developer

Jul 2023 — Present

Independent · Remote

Building on-device AI applications and consulting with startups on AI integration strategy.

  • Chiro: Privacy-first chiropractic SOAP notes application. On-device AI using Apple MLX ensures patient data never leaves the device. SwiftUI frontend, HIPAA-safe by architecture.
  • Resin: Nonprofit fundraising analytics platform. Full-stack development from data pipelines to deployed production system (Vercel). Currently in QA after successful v1 launch.
  • Kairos: Open-source AI-augmented productivity system. Load-based self-regulation, agentic workflow patterns. Published methodology for sustainable pace in knowledge work.
  • Developed documented patterns for agentic development: documentation hierarchies, four-phase workflow methodology, specification-driven development.

Lead Engineer

Mar 2020 — Jul 2023

Stealth Startup · Annapolis, Maryland

Technical lead for real estate financial analysis platform serving homebuyers, investors, and agents.

  • Owned full product lifecycle: UX design, backend architecture, feature development, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Built financial modeling tools for home purchase decisions, rental analysis, and investment strategy evaluation.
  • Collaborated directly with domain experts to translate complex real estate scenarios into intuitive software.

Technical Lead & Development Manager

Jan 2011 — Jan 2020

Sungard Availability Services · Annapolis, Maryland

Led development of Viewpoint, an enterprise managed services portal serving Fortune 500 clients.

  • Managed distributed engineering teams across US, India, and Costa Rica.
  • Served dual role as technical lead and product manager - owned roadmap, customer relationships, and technical direction.
  • Built and maintained platform handling mission-critical disaster recovery and business continuity services.

Staff Engineer

Jan 2006 — Jan 2011

AT&T (via USi acquisition) · Annapolis, Maryland

Lead developer for enterprise managed services customer portal.

  • Maintained large-scale reporting platform for SLA monitoring and event management.
  • Led portal modernization initiative, refactoring legacy systems to Ruby on Rails architecture.
  • Supported platform through acquisition transitions while maintaining service continuity.

Senior Developer

Jan 1999 — Jan 2006

The National Academies Press · Washington, DC

Technical lead for publishing platform serving the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

  • Architected database systems and full-stack applications for scientific publication workflows.
  • Mentored development team and established engineering practices.
  • Built systems supporting free public access to scientific research - early open access advocate.

Various

Jan 1985 — Jan 1999

Earlier Roles ·

Progressive technical roles from application developer to IT manager.

  • Regency Homes (1993-1999): Manager of Information Services - built production workflow systems for homebuilder.
  • The Washington Center (1987-1993): Application Developer - custom database systems for nonprofit.
  • Started career in rehabilitation counseling before transitioning to technology.

Projects

Privacy-first chiropractic SOAP notes with on-device AI

  • Apple MLX for local model inference - no cloud required
  • HIPAA-safe by architecture, not policy
  • SwiftUI native interface
SwiftUI MLX On-device AI Healthcare Privacy

Resin

AI agentic system for nonprofit fundraising analytics

  • Agentic architecture for Salesforce data interaction
  • Full-stack from data pipelines to production deployment
  • Private client engagement - nonprofit sector
Agentic AI Salesforce Analytics Nonprofit Vercel

AI-augmented productivity system with load-based self-regulation

  • Agentic workflow patterns for sustainable pace
  • Self-regulating load calculation from trailing metrics
  • Published methodology, not just tools
Productivity Agentic AI Claude Code Systems Thinking

Certifications

AI-Powered Software and System Design

DeepLearning.AI / Coursera

2024-11-18

Team Software Engineering with AI

DeepLearning.AI / Coursera

2024-11-04

Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development

DeepLearning.AI / Coursera

2024-10-24

Introduction to LangGraph

LangChain Academy

2024-09-26

Multi AI Agent Systems with CrewAI

DeepLearning.AI

2024-05

Neo4j Fundamentals

Neo4j

2024-03

Education

University of Maryland

College Park, Maryland

Graduate Studies

Rehabilitation Counseling

1987

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey

Bachelor's Degree

1985