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Add U.S. patent project and enhance professional positioning
- Added patented athletic device design as featured project #4 - Highlighted role as lead CAD designer and creator of all patent technical drawings - Featured U.S. Patent #11,220,244 for soft-tip pole braking system - Updated contact page with accurate information and professional focus - Fixed button contrast issues for better accessibility - Refined skills sections to be more realistic and focused - Added patent to certifications section as major professional achievement - Enhanced positioning as inventor, product designer, and IP expert - Replaced generic skills with AI Agentic Architecting expertise Portfolio now accurately showcases multidisciplinary expertise spanning AI research, product innovation, patent development, and technical design leadership
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‎Reflection Assignment (4).pdf‎

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‎about.html‎

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<h2>Patents, Certifications & Qualifications</h2>
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<h3>U.S. Patent #11,220,244</h3>
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<p>Soft Tipped Pole and Braking System for Recreational Use</p>
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<p class="cert-date">Granted Jan 2022</p>
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</div>
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<h3>Neo4j Certified Professional</h3>
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<h1>Get In Touch</h1>
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<p class="subtitle">Let's discuss your next project or opportunity</p>
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I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities,
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I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities in AI research,
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tech consulting, product design, or collaborative projects. Whether you're
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product development, let's discuss how we can work together.
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<p>Follow me for tech updates</p>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/yourusername" target="_blank">Follow @yourusername</a>
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<h3>Phone</h3>
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<h3>Current Status</h3>
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I specialize in web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and full-stack
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I specialize in AI research, machine learning systems, conversational AI,
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‎index.html‎

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