# SCOTT ROY MURPHY
**Senior AI Engineer & Prompt Architect | Full-Stack Developer | Cloud-Native Solutions Engineer**

GitHub: https://github.com/srmbsrg | LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/scottroymurphy

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## PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior AI Engineer and Full-Stack Developer with 28+ years of software engineering experience spanning POS systems, ERP development, application modernization, cloud-native architecture, and AI-driven automation. Architect and lead engineer of GhostFoundry-Syndicate, an AI operations platform built from scratch using LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, HeyGen digital avatars, and multi-model AI routing. Deep expertise in prompt engineering, token optimization, retrieval-augmented generation, and deploying production AI systems at scale. Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions—from database schema design through AI-powered PDF generation, video production, and automated marketing systems.

Known for bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and production-grade engineering, with strong client-facing communication and iterative delivery.

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## CORE SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES

**AI / Machine Learning:**
- Large Language Models: Claude 3.5 Sonnet (Anthropic), GPT-4 / o3-mini (OpenAI), DeepSeek R1, Gemini 2.5 (Google), Abacus.AI RouteLLM
- Prompt Engineering: System prompt architecture, chain-of-thought reasoning, few-shot learning, token optimization, context window management
- RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation): Vector embeddings, semantic search, knowledge base construction, document ingestion pipelines
- AI Orchestration: Multi-model routing, intent classification, gate-controlled generation pipelines, automated quality validation
- AI Avatars & Digital Humans: HeyGen avatar creation, lip-sync video generation, scene composition, avatar personality systems
- Voice AI: ElevenLabs text-to-speech synthesis, Web Speech API, voice-driven interfaces
- AI-Powered Content: Automated report generation, PDF creation via LLM + HTML2PDF, AI-driven email composition

**Full-Stack Development:**
- Frontend: React 18, Next.js 14 (App Router), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Radix UI, shadcn/ui patterns
- Backend: Node.js, Next.js API Routes, REST API design, webhook integrations, middleware architecture
- Database: PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, schema design, migrations, seed automation, query optimization
- Authentication: NextAuth.js, session management, role-based access control (RBAC), JWT

**Cloud & DevOps:**
- AWS S3 (presigned uploads, public/private file management), Abacus.AI (hosting, deployment, LLM APIs)
- CI/CD automation, automated testing pipelines, production deployment workflows
- Azure App Services, Azure Redis, Azure Storage, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Octopus Deploy

**Multimedia & Production:**
- Video Production: HeyGen avatar films, FFmpeg API (video/audio processing, conversion, thumbnail generation)
- PDF Generation: Playwright-based HTML2PDF API for invoices, reports, certificates
- Image Generation: AI image generation via LLM APIs, asset pipeline management

**Enterprise Integrations:**
- Stripe (payment processing, checkout flows, webhook verification)
- Salesforce (Forza.Net/SOQL), M-Files document management
- Telegram Bot API, email notification systems, LinkedIn marketing automation
- White-label architecture, dynamic branding systems, CSS custom property theming

**Modern Delivery:**
- Agile/Scrum, consulting communication, stakeholder alignment, requirement discovery
- SEO optimization (dynamic metadata, Open Graph, robots.ts, sitemap.ts)
- Design systems, component library architecture, responsive design, accessibility

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## PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

### GhostFoundry-Syndicate — Senior AI Engineer & Prompt Architect / Co-Founder
**Remote / Houston, TX — January 2026 – Present**

Architect and lead engineer of GhostFoundry-Syndicate (spookysoftwaresyndicate.com), an AI-native operations platform that replaces traditional ERP systems with intelligent, self-expanding AI agents. Built the entire platform from concept to production deployment.

**AI Engineering & LLM Integration:**
- Designed and implemented multi-model LLM orchestration routing requests across Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4, DeepSeek R1, and Gemini 2.5 based on task complexity, cost optimization, and response quality requirements
- Built RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines for knowledge base ingestion, semantic search, and context-aware AI responses powering the platform's intelligent agent system
- Engineered advanced prompt architectures with system prompts, chain-of-thought reasoning, and few-shot examples achieving consistent, production-quality AI outputs
- Implemented token optimization strategies reducing LLM API costs by designing efficient context windows, prompt compression, and intelligent caching layers
- Created the "Dark Factory" — an AI-powered code generation pipeline with gate-controlled intake, automated complexity estimation, visual artifact generation (ERD, user flows, sitemaps), and human-in-the-loop approval workflows

**Digital Avatar & Video Production:**
- Produced AI-generated video content using HeyGen digital avatars, including lip-synced presentations, podcast episodes, and marketing materials
- Designed avatar personality systems with consistent visual identity across multiple costume variants and scene compositions
- Integrated ElevenLabs voice synthesis for text-to-speech interfaces and automated voice-over generation
- Built video processing pipelines using FFmpeg API for concatenation, audio mixing, format conversion, and thumbnail generation

**Full-Stack Platform Development:**
- Architected the entire platform using Next.js 14 (App Router), React 18, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS with a custom dark-themed design system featuring glassmorphism and gradient aesthetics
- Designed and implemented PostgreSQL database schemas with Prisma ORM supporting 15+ models including gate-controlled pipeline tracking, design partner submissions, and AI agent configurations
- Built the "Ghost Control" admin dashboard with role-based access control, agent management, and real-time operational monitoring
- Implemented Stripe payment integration for the AI Scope consulting service ($197 automated checkout → AI analysis → PDF report → email delivery)
- Created a white-label theming system with CSS custom properties, dynamic brand configuration, and centralized vocabulary management enabling instant rebranding
- Developed automated email notification systems for design partner signups, contact forms, and transactional communications

**AI-Powered Service Automation:**
- Built the "AI Scope" service — an end-to-end automated consulting pipeline: Stripe payment → intake form → Claude 3.5 Sonnet analysis → HTML2PDF report generation → automated email delivery
- Developed Telegram bot integration for AI-powered customer communication and automated responses
- Created scheduled daemon tasks for automated content generation, data updates, and marketing operations

**Marketing & Content Engineering:**
- Engineered AI-generated marketing assets including LinkedIn posts, pitch decks, sales kits, blog content, and social media campaigns
- Built comprehensive SEO infrastructure with dynamic metadata, Open Graph tags, structured data, robots.ts, and sitemap.ts
- Produced the company's digital presence including the "Meet the CEO" campaign featuring Tesa Aria Murphy, the world's first AI-generated female CEO persona
- Designed and implemented an interactive ROI calculator with real-time charts, ERP comparison mode, and dynamic data visualization using Recharts

**Technologies:** Next.js 14, React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, NextAuth.js, AWS S3, Stripe, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4, DeepSeek R1, Gemini 2.5, HeyGen, ElevenLabs, FFmpeg, HTML2PDF, Telegram Bot API, Radix UI, Recharts, Abacus.AI

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### Perficient, Inc. — Senior Technical Consultant, App Modernization
**Remote / Houston, TX — November 2025 – Present**

- Served as a modernization engineer within Perficient's App Modernization Consulting team, delivering cloud-native .NET 10 microservices and API modernization for enterprise client Lockton
- Designed a Binder Management API suite using Clean Architecture, modular domain layers, repository abstractions, and integration boundaries
- Enabled modernization accelerators by integrating QuoteCompare AI into enterprise workflows, automating binder document extraction and premium calculation pipelines
- Implemented M-Files document management integration, aligning with modernization objectives around secure content services and system decoupling
- Architected an Azure Redis distributed caching strategy reducing redundant Salesforce data calls, increasing API responsiveness, and improving system scalability
- Created modern Salesforce integration microservices using Forza.Net and SOQL query builders to unify account, binder, and opportunity data

**Technologies:** C#, .NET 10, Azure, Redis, Salesforce, M-Files, Clean Architecture, NUnit, Moq

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### SpookySoftwareSyndicate.com — CEO / Founder / Lead Engineer
**Houston, TX — 2023 – Present**

- Founded and operate a software consulting and AI development firm delivering full-stack solutions, AI integrations, and digital transformation services
- Architected production web applications using Next.js 14, React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
- Engineered AI-powered automation systems leveraging Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4, DeepSeek R1, Gemini 2.5, and Abacus.AI RouteLLM for multi-model orchestration
- Built RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, prompt engineering architectures, and token optimization strategies for production AI deployments
- Produced AI-generated video content and digital avatar films using HeyGen avatars with lip-sync, scene composition, and FFmpeg post-production pipelines
- Integrated ElevenLabs voice synthesis and Web Speech API for voice-driven interfaces and automated narration
- Implemented Stripe payment processing, AWS S3 cloud storage (presigned uploads), and NextAuth.js authentication with RBAC
- Built automated PDF report generation via Playwright HTML2PDF API and email notification systems for transactional communications
- Developed Telegram bot integrations, scheduled daemon tasks, and LinkedIn marketing automation for AI-powered content operations
- Designed white-label theming engines with CSS custom properties and centralized brand vocabulary for instant rebranding across client deployments
- Created interactive data visualizations using Recharts, Framer Motion animations, and Radix UI component libraries
- Managed SEO infrastructure including dynamic metadata, Open Graph tags, structured data, dynamic robots.ts, and sitemap.ts
- Delivered YouTube video content strategy, podcast production, and digital marketing campaigns driving brand awareness

**Technologies:** Next.js 14, React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Claude 3.5, GPT-4, HeyGen, ElevenLabs, RAG, Stripe, AWS S3, FFmpeg, HTML2PDF, NextAuth.js, Telegram API, Recharts, Framer Motion, Radix UI

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### Loomis Armored — Senior Software Engineer
**Houston, TX — March 2022 – March 2025**

- Led modernization of Loomis Direct, migrating from legacy .NET to .NET Core and React SPA
- Improved long-term maintainability and UI responsiveness through front-end modernization
- Drove Azure cloud adoption and optimized CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 30%

**Technologies:** C#, .NET Core, React, Azure, SQL Server, Jenkins, Octopus Deploy

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### Transcore — Senior Software Engineer (Contract)
**Houston, TX — October 2019 – November 2021**

- Delivered custom modernization solutions for state government systems using Angular, C#, and Azure-hosted SQL databases
- Implemented multi-threaded legacy data processing converted into scalable, maintainable modules

**Technologies:** C#, ASP.NET, Angular, Azure, MSSQL, Bootstrap

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### Roquemore — Sr. Software Engineer / Integration Specialist / Compliance Liaison
**Garland, TX — June 2015 – September 2019**

- Enhanced and maintained in-house WPF application (C#, SQL Server, SSRS Reporting Services) — updated UI features and added new functionality
- Integrated RDN API allowing users to select and send assignments to agents directly from within the application
- Introduced SMS/texting capability from within the application via Twilio API integration
- Enhanced and maintained client-facing MVC application (C#, SQL Server, SSRS Reporting Services)
- Near-completed full rewrite of ASP.NET application using C#, Angular, and Angular Materials
- Led software integration projects across multiple third-party APIs and protocols: Equifax (API), TransUnion (SFTP), CarFax (API), RDN (API), TLO (SFTP), Twilio (API/TwiML)
- IT Compliance Liaison — instrumental in acquiring SOC-2 Certification: wrote company narrative, developed IT Compliance manual, designed and taught Web Security seminars
- Managed AD, Exchange Server, SQL, and Telephony systems configuration and support

**Technologies:** C#, WPF, ASP.NET MVC, Angular, Angular Materials, SQL Server, SSRS, Twilio, Equifax API, TransUnion, CarFax API, RDN API, SOC-2

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### Automated Integration — Sr. Software Engineer
**Dallas, TX — 2011 – March 2015**

- Developed Tablet/Smartphone Field Service Application (RDP) to complement the company's 16-year-old ERP/Dispatching system (C#, SQL Server, SSRS)
- Leveraged existing business logic to create complementary smartphone RDP application for field service technicians
- Added visual display selling utility to help drive upsales in the field
- Implemented release of Version 10 of the ERP/Dispatching System — 2 years overdue upon arrival
- Designed over 100 custom Crystal Reports
- Applications development spanning Accounting (AP, AR, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, Credit Card Integration) and Dispatching (Scheduling, Job Resolution, Job Costing, Technician Proficiency & Profitability)

**Technologies:** C#, SQL Server, SSRS, Crystal Reports, RDP, WinForms, Mobile Development

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### MiChoice Technology Systems — CTO / Sr. Software Engineer / R&D Coordinator
**Houston, TX — 2005 – 2011**

- Developed entire product line for sales to Public School Districts Nutrition Departments
- Built Touch Screen POS Application (VB.NET, MS SQL)
- Built Central Office Data Management System (VB.NET, MS SQL)
- Developed Free & Reduced Application Processing system (VB.NET, MS SQL, Bootstrap, HTML)
- Created Parent Portal for online payment and meal history retrieval (VB.NET, MS SQL, Bootstrap, HTML)
- Built Time Clock and Inventory Management System (C#, SQL Server, Crystal Reports)
- Directed all development and support personnel

**Technologies:** VB.NET, C#, MS SQL, SQL Server, Crystal Reports, Bootstrap, HTML, POS Systems

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### Microcheck Technology Systems — Sr. Software Engineer / R&D Coordinator
**Houston, TX — 1997 – 2005**

- Full lifecycle development, deployment, and maintenance of all proprietary software applications
- Built Touch Screen POS App, Central Office Data, Free & Reduced processing, Parent Portal, and Time Clock systems
- Responsible for all R&D of new POS firmware configurations
- Directed all development and support personnel
- Developed both training and troubleshooting documentation
- Coordinated and taught many Dealer Training Seminars

**Technologies:** VB.NET, C#, SQL Server, POS Firmware, Hardware Integration

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## EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

**University of Houston** — Computer Science

**Certifications:**
- Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK I) — Scrum.org
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
