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David PyeSenior Software Engineer • AI Engineer
Senior software engineer with AI ambition

I build reliable products and practical AI systems that ship.

I’m David Pye, a senior software engineer with deep product instincts, enterprise delivery experience, and the range to move from polished frontend work to backend systems and AI-driven workflows.

10+ yearsinternship-to-senior-track engineering experience
Enterprise-testedautomation, tooling, and product delivery
AI-readyfocused on modern workflows that compound output
Currently targetingSenior Software Engineer & AI Engineer roles
David Pye
PegasystemsRPA product engineering
AI + AutomationModern tooling mindset
Strengths

Frontend polish, backend execution, automation depth, fast product learning.

What stands out

From a young age, I’ve had a passion for creating innovative solutions. Through valuing feedback and consistently improving, I’ve developed into the engineer I am today.

Hiring signal

Strong fit for teams that need ownership, versatility, and momentum.

Skills

Technical depth with real product range

A mix of enterprise engineering fundamentals, modern frontend execution, and the kind of AI and automation curiosity that helps teams move faster.

AI + Automation

  • LLM product integration
  • Prompt and workflow design
  • AI-assisted developer tooling
  • Automation architecture
  • Rapid prototyping

Frontend + Product

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript / JavaScript
  • Responsive UI systems
  • Performance-minded UX

Backend + Platform

  • C# / .NET
  • Java
  • REST APIs
  • MongoDB / SQL
  • Git, CI, Agile delivery
Work Experience

Built with real teams, on real products, with real constraints

This is hands-on experience across enterprise software, automation, prototypes, and customer-facing functionality.

June 2017 - May 2026

Software Engineer

Pegasystems

Built and shipped enterprise automation features in C#/.NET and TypeScript for robotic process automation workflows used by customers across 10+ industries.

  • Developed AI-powered Autopilot capabilities in Pega Robot Studio that reduced manual automation-building time and helped customers save 3+ hours per day.
  • Delivered features across the Robot Studio desktop application and Web Extension Installer, improving automation workflow reliability and usability.
  • Integrated 10+ applications and environments, including Chrome, Electron, Citrix, and legacy text emulators, expanding compatibility for enterprise customers.
  • Contributed to internal agentic engineering initiatives that helped developers complete stories and issues faster.
  • Owned feature design and implementation from requirements through release, partnering with product, QA, and engineering teams to deliver customer-facing enhancements.
  • Performed code reviews and helped maintain engineering quality across shared codebases.
May 2019 - August 2019

Software Engineer Intern

ADP

Built a proof of concept for a next-generation messaging platform using React, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and MongoDB to support multichannel customer notifications.

  • Full-stack ownership of a messaging host prototype, including frontend development, backend API design, and database modeling.
December 2017 - May 2019, August 2019 - May 2020

Software Engineer Intern

Pegasystems

Contributed across installer tooling, browser-adjacent workflows, and legacy platform support while building strong engineering fundamentals.

  • Added features to the Web Extension Installer using C# an TypeScript.
  • Created translators for Flash/Flex using ActionScript and FlashDevelop.
  • Worked in a production engineering environment with source control, command-line tooling, and sprint-based development.
January 2017 - April 2017, August 2017 - December 2017

Software Engineer Co-op

Shaw Industries

Worked under the Collabortive Innovation Manufacturing team (CIM), owning work across web apps, embedded projects, and experimental systems.

  • Built a dependency tracking website with TypeScript, Aurelia, HTML/CSS, and SQL.
  • Created a facial recognition lock with Python and Raspberry Pi.
  • Led fellow co-ops during LED process improvements using C/C++ and Arduino.
June 2017 - August 2017

Technical Support Intern

Pegasystems

Provided technical support for enterprise customers around the world using Pega Robot Studio, gaining early exposure to customer needs and software troubleshooting in a production environment.

    January 2017 - April 2017

    Software Engineer Co-op

    Shaw Industries

    Worked under the Business Intelligence team, analyzing data in R and SQL.

    • Created QlikView app for Call Center to take in data, and analyzed data in R.
    • Visual Studios and Teradata to show data tables using C#.
    May 2015 - January 2017

    IT Technician

    Atlanta's Mobile Computer Service

    Traveled to client sites to troubleshoot and repair hardware and software issues, showing strong customer service skills and technical problem-solving early in career.

    • Programmed company website using HTML/CSS and JavaScript.
    • Started online Ebay business selling refurbished electronics, handling all aspects of the business including repair, customer service, and logistics.
    • Repaired and supported windows machines, printers, servers, and networks for residential and business customers, often under time-sensitive conditions.
    Projects

    Proof that I can turn ideas into a reality.

    A strong portfolio should show taste, execution, and range. These projects are positioned to show all three.

    AI-Ready Portfolio Website

    A polished personal branded website.

    Next.jsResponsive DesignEmailJS

    PyeLightStudios Photography Website and Client Gallery

    A photography delivery platform with private galleries, admin upload tools, mobile-aware gallery performance improvements, and client-focused UX.

    ReactFirebaseStoragePerformance

    Machine Learning Plant Identifier Mobile App

    Built a machine learning plant identification mobile app as part of university coursework, using a custom-trained model and Swift UI to identify plant species from a live camera view.

    SwiftMachine LearningMobile Development

    3D printed Smart Chess Board

    Built a smart chess board that lights up to show legal moves when a piece is lifted, using an Arduino, C++, 3D Printing, and LED lights to create an interactive physical chess experience.

    3D PrintingC/C++AIArduino
    Education

    Strong fundamentals, strengthened by shipping experience

    Education matters, but what really stands out is how quickly that foundation turned into real product work across internships, co-ops, and full-time engineering roles.

    Kennesaw State University

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

    Relevant coursework: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Vision, Data Structures, Algorithm Analysis, Intro to Database Systems, Operating Systems, Computer Organization and Architecture, Technical Writing.

    Contact

    If you’re hiring, let’s connect.

    I’m especially interested in roles where strong engineering, and AI curiosity can be used to pave the future.

    Email

    Let’s talk about senior software or AI engineering opportunities

    Location

    Open to impactful roles where product thinking and engineering execution both matter

    Focus

    Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer, frontend/backend full-stack opportunities