Alexander Erden

Independent Consulting

Software Engineer / Architect (Contract)

Delivering contract systems architecture and engineering for client engagements, including a security architecture review for a venture-backed software company

Built a multi-agent document generation pipeline using LLM agents as adversarial reviewers, with separation-of-duties so generating agents can't self-approve, and automated scoring of output

Designed an LLM-agent benchmark harness running multiple agents against real tasks in parallel, scored by a multi-LLM judging panel against a structured rubric, with reproducible HTML reporting

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Embedded

Systems Engineer / Architect (Contract)

Designed a custom distributed communication architecture with inter-node protocols and board-to-board interconnect for coordinated multi-subsystem operation

Built AI pipelines for communication optimization across the drone comms layer, tuning link and protocol behavior for coordinated multi-node operation

Designed agent pipelines for mission and communication planning, turning mission objectives into coordinated comms schedules across subsystems

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Client engagements: ArcBest, Microcenter, Omnicell, EUV Lithography, Capitol, BCN Financial, Trueblue

Consulting Software Engineer / Architect

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AR AI Research Software

Software Engineer / Architect (Contract)

Built an AR + AI research platform fusing real-time object detection, scene understanding, speech recognition/synthesis, and LLM-driven dialogue into a single multimodal pipeline running under hard real-time, hardware-constrained conditions

Cut end-to-end pipeline latency 40% to hit interactive AR frame budgets, optimizing inference and sensor-fusion across heterogeneous inputs

Led the AI research team turning experimental models into a deployable system, demonstrated in a university-aligned DARPA prototype

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Supply chain

Director of Engineering

Directed end-to-end modernization of the supply chain platform, migrating legacy systems to cloud-first, service-oriented architecture across dozens of U.S. warehouses

Accelerated cross-functional delivery of inventory visibility and logistics orchestration, boosting warehouse throughput and order accuracy across regional networks

Rebuilt inventory and order tools on modern cloud platforms, delivering scalable, maintainable back-end services and reduced operational toil

Built and launched mobile apps used by drivers and warehouse staff to improve on-site productivity and stock accuracy

Enabled pricing optimization across regional offices

Scaled engineering team through strategic recruitment and mentoring, delivering P&L impact and shaping the technical roadmap

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Voting machines

Software Architect (Contract)

Architected hardware-backed authentication and attestation across voting-machine software to preserve end-to-end integrity between hardware and firmware

Directed the development of a trusted platform security layer to guarantee data confidentiality and integrity for stored election data

Implemented cryptographic key management and credential validation in live deployments, strengthening defense-in-depth and reducing exposure to unauthorized access

Hardened userland components and security infrastructure to minimize attack surface across field deployments

Led compliance efforts with federal election security standards and contributed to security reviews and certification, accelerating approval timelines

Enabled secure device identity interfaces

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AR Presentation software

Software Architect (Contract)

Reduced AR presentation setup time for creators

Architected a modular AR rendering and interaction framework to support editing and playback across real-world spaces

Integrated spatial tracking and real-world anchoring for immersive content placement

Enabled gesture-driven placement and arrangement of 3D content with natural interactions

Delivered cloud-based speech recognition for hands-free flow and dynamic content triggering

Focused on usability and responsiveness across editing and playback modes to ensure a smooth user experience

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Remote Desktop

Lead Developer / Architect

Architected scalable cross-platform remote desktop protocol delivering low-latency display input forwarding and session control across Windows macOS iOS Android Linux

Built enterprise-grade network server architecture enabling efficient data transmission and scalable deployments from SMB to Fortune 100 clients

Led cross-platform platform development spanning desktop and mobile with end-to-end architecture and streaming capabilities

Directed OS-level integration across platforms including driver integration graphics capture and input handling

Delivered on-time releases across platforms

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Social Network

CTO (Contract)

Architected and launched a mobile location centric social network with real-time discovery and proximity-based updates across platforms

Steered product through two funding rounds

Established scalable cloud infrastructure with automated deployment, accelerating releases and improving operational efficiency

Led cross-functional design-to-engineering teams to deliver a cohesive, high-quality user experience

Enabled robust front-end to back-end integration, delivering a scalable and maintainable product

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Android Emulator

Senior Software Developer (Contract)

Architected core Android subsystems to map directly to Windows integration points within a custom emulator framework enabling near-native app execution on Windows

Replaced UI stack, networking, and audio subsystems with native implementations to boost performance and cross-platform compatibility

Led system-level development of a hybrid runtime that bridges Android runtime behavior with Windows integration points for seamless desktop app experience

Delivered architectural groundwork reused across multiple emulator deployments, accelerating feature delivery and ensuring consistent performance

Enabled Android apps to run with native-like integration on Windows, delivering improved user experience and developer onboarding

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Web browser plugins

Senior Software Developer (Contract)

Accelerated cross-browser compatibility platform enabling legacy enterprise web applications to run in modern environments without altering original code, expanding user reach and reducing manual maintenance

Reduced onboarding time for legacy-app integrations

Designed runtime modules that intercept and adapt browser behavior to preserve workflows across aging stacks without requiring changes to existing applications

Led testing and profiling to verify performance reliability and security characteristics of compatibility components

Mentored junior developers, elevating code quality and guiding architecture reviews for maintainability

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Cross-platform shell

CTO

Led architecture and delivery of a cross-platform shell across Windows macOS Linux

Designed a high-performance UI framework with native-feel rendering and smooth navigation

Led a 10-engineer team, aligning hiring with milestones

Optimized SCRUM-driven schedule and budget, improving delivery predictability and throughput

Directed outsourcing and R&D staffing to hit critical deadlines

Unified multi-platform user experience with native integration and reliable performance across platforms

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Retail cloud client

Software Architect (Contract)

Architected a multi-tier hybrid cloud data integration platform connecting on-premise sources to centralized processing and outreach

Delivered a robust data transformation and exchange pipeline enabling seamless movement to downstream CRM workflows

Led the development of a scalable API layer enabling RESTful data transfer between local systems and the cloud

Implemented comprehensive error handling, logging, and monitoring to improve reliability and data visibility

Enabled frictionless deployment with an installer stack supporting diverse customer configurations across sites

Collaborated with executives to translate business objectives into architectural roadmap and prioritize delivery

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Mobile Touch apps for MS Office

Lead Developer (Contract)

Architected cross-device remote desktop framework enabling mobile editing of Office documents while preserving PC-based editing fidelity

Directed cloud hosting for Office applications with scalable, highly available, secure access across distributed clients

Led a cross-functional team across mobile, server, and desktop layers to deliver end-to-end functionality on schedule

Delivered mobile clients with optimized latency and high-fidelity document rendering across platforms

Drove architectural decisions for unified session control, document access, and rendering across devices

Achieved measurable user impact by reducing inter-device synchronization latency and improving editing experience

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13 product teams

Software Design Engineer

Windows 7 Wi-Fi: built core pieces of the wireless connection state machine and user interface shipped to hundreds of millions of devices

Flight Simulator: built the real-time weather engine and a Garmin GPS emulator integrated into the simulation pipeline

Additional teams: Windows Vista Security and Shell, Windows Defender, Windows 2000 Alpha, DirectX, Windows Phone, MSN, Operations Manager, Works, SMS Server, Visual SourceSafe

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