Christian Tannahill
Building AI-first productsIllinois • Remote friendly

Christian Tannahill

Full-Stack Engineer crafting AI analytics & automation

I lead rapid prototyping and delivery across the stack—pairing React + Next.js with scalable AWS and .NET services—to turn messy data sources into actionable insights and polished experiences.

Available for hire — targeting mid-level full-stack roles or short-term product build engagements.

10+

AI-driven analyses shipped

500+ jobs & bills

Daily data processed

3 yrs

Production experience

Currently shipping with

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Areas of Interest

Technologies and concepts I'm currently exploring and building with

AI & Machine Learning

Building intelligent applications with practical AI integrations using tools like OpenAI, LangChain, and local LLMs (Ollama).

Large Language ModelsAI AgentsRAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)Prompt EngineeringVector DatabasesFine-tuning Models

Modern Web Architecture

Exploring scalable, high-performance web application patterns with focus on React Server Components and Edge Computing.

Next.js App RouterReact Server ComponentsEdge FunctionsStreaming UI PatternsMicro-Frontends

Developer Experience

Building custom tools and workflows that enhance productivity, quality, and reliability throughout the development lifecycle.

CLI ToolsCode GenerationAutomationDeveloper PortalsCustom Abstractions

Data Analytics

Designing ETL pipelines and aggregation layers that keep dashboards and AI models fed with reliable data.

ETL PipelinesData AggregationReal-time IngestionAnalytics SchemasOperational Dashboards

Education & Skills

Education & Certification

Sabio Full Stack Software Development Bootcamp
Certified Program

Completed 530+ hours of intensive training in ReactJS, .NET, SQL, and modern web development practices.

  • Frontend development with React, Redux, and JavaScript
  • Backend API development with C# and ASP.NET Core
  • Database design and SQL server implementation
  • Authentication, security, and deployment workflows

Ongoing Learning

Currently focused on expanding my expertise in cloud architecture, serverless applications, and integrating AI functionalities into web applications.

AzureOpenAI IntegrationServerlessCI/CD Pipelines

Core Skills

Frontend Development90%
UI/UX Implementation85%
Backend Development85%
Database Design80%
DevOps & Deployment75%

Latest Insights

Thoughts and articles on development and technology

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Exploring how model choice, input caching, and scale impact the cost and quality of AI-generated legislative summaries.

A reflection on how AI collaboration revealed my architectural strengths and fundamentally changed my approach to project planning through comprehensive documentation.

Let's Connect

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Based in Illinois, available for remote work and select on-site opportunities