LSLiam Simmons
@liamsimmons
Software engineer specializing in cloud, AI/ML integrations, and inclusive product design.
New ZealandWhat I'm looking for
I am a software engineer with deep experience building cloud-native services, GenAI integrations, and inclusive tooling for large organizations. I have designed and implemented backend APIs, microservices, and data pipelines that power conversational access to internal datasets.
At Amazon/AWS I architected metadata processing and tagging pipelines for LLM datasets and launched GenAI features that answered 600k+ questions in three months, alongside annotation services that improved feedback by 5%. I also built microservices for language analysis that improved internal search CTR by 17% and reduced dead wiki pages by 30%.
Earlier roles include building event management systems and leading instructional programs at Capital One, where I helped graduate 200+ non-CompSci candidates into software roles and drove DEI outreach to HBCU and HSI campuses. I have taught Python, Alexa Skill development, and led workshops to expand technical access.
I am passionate about accessible, secure, and scalable systems, and I bring a blend of hands-on engineering, teaching, and mentorship to teams focused on cloud, AI, and inclusive product experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ASSoftware Engineer
Amazon Web Services
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Architected and built metadata processing and tagging pipelines for LLM datasets and integrated GenAI into products enabling conversational queries; powered 600k+ answers in 3 months and improved answer quality via annotation services (+5% feedback).
ASSoftware Engineer
Amazon Web Services
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Implemented three NLP microservices (vague, inclusive, gendered language) with tokenization tooling to improve content stewardship; increased internal search CTR by 17% and reduced dead wiki pages by 30%.
AMDesigned and built frontend and backend APIs to surface scanning tools for accessibility and inclusion, enabling automated scans of every committed codebase across Amazon/AWS.
COSoftware Engineer
Capital One
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Built an internal event management/tracking system that improved event flow and saved ~3 hours per event; led DEI outreach and education efforts, graduating 200+ bootcamp participants into SWE roles.
Engineer & Head Instructor
Mindcrafters Robotics
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Led robotics engineering and instruction, developing courses and mentoring students in robotics and programming to support hands-on learning and competition prep.
Software Engineer
Wren Games
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Developed game software and tooling across platforms, contributing to game builds and engine integrations for interactive titles.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Media Design School
Bachelor of Software Engineering, Software Engineering
2013 - 2015
Completed a Bachelor of Software Engineering with a focus on Game Design, covering software development and game design principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
New ZealandAuthorized to work in
Website
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