Hi, I'm Andrew RiefenstahlDeveloper, Creator, Human

I build things with code, create music, and think deeply about technology's role in our lives. Currently exploring AI agents, memory systems, and how we can make software more human-centered.

AI & Machine LearningLangGraph • Memory Systems
Security & SREHIPAA • Session Management
Full-Stack DevelopmentReact • Next.js • Python

What I Do

I'm passionate about building meaningful software that helps people. Here are the areas where I spend my time learning, creating, and solving problems.

AI & Machine Learning

Building intelligent systems with long-term memory and contextual understanding

AI Agent Workflows
Long-term Memory AI Models
User Preference Learning
Business Logic Integration
LangGraph & LangChain
Vector Similarity Search
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers
RAG Applications

Security & Site Reliability

Enterprise-grade security with HIPAA compliance and robust infrastructure

HIPAA-Compliant Firewalls
Session Management
OAuth & 2FA Implementation
Infrastructure Automation
CI/CD Pipeline Construction
Monitoring & Alerting
Performance Optimization
Security Auditing

Full-Stack Development

Modern web applications with cutting-edge frameworks and seamless integrations

React & Next.js
Python (Django/Flask)
TypeScript & JavaScript
Astro & Gatsby
PostgreSQL & MongoDB
API Development
Real-time Applications
E-commerce Solutions

Other Things I Do

MCP Server Development

Model Context Protocol

Memory Systems

Persistent AI Knowledge

Agent Orchestration

Multi-Agent Workflows

Enterprise Security

HIPAA & Compliance

Cloud Architecture

Scalable Infrastructure

Automation

CI/CD & DevOps

Things I've Built

A collection of projects I'm proud of - from helping nonprofits raise funds to building AI platforms that solve real problems

Flockx.io

AI Agent Workflow Platform

Senior backend engineer and full-stack developer for Flockx.io's AI agent workflow platform built with Next.js. Architected API routes, authentication systems, and data transformation pipelines while managing cloud infrastructure including AWS S3, Cloudinary, and Redis. Implemented performance optimizations, database migrations, and site reliability engineering. Enhanced platform capabilities with LangGraph workflows, ElasticSearch integration, and third-party services like Intercom and Slack for comprehensive user engagement.

LangGraph
LangChain
Next.js
API Development
Authentication
AWS S3
Cloudinary
Redis
ElasticSearch
Data Migration
Performance Optimization
SRE

ABowlofRed.com

Non-Profit Charity

Orchestrated the development of ABowlofRed.com, originally a Gatsby-based front-end platform that underwent a successful migration to Astro for improved performance and developer experience. Maintained focus on high-performance and accessible design throughout the transition. Utilized Strapi CMS on AWS EC2 with Node.js for content management, ensuring optimal image rendering and SEO-friendly metadata. Successfully integrated Stripe for secure ticket transactions, contributing to a significant fundraising success of around $19k.

Astro
Strapi CMS
AWS EC2
Node.js
Stripe
SEO

Propane.com

Enterprise Website

Spearheaded the development of Propane.com, an enterprise-level WordPress site featuring advanced customizations and integrations. Implemented a robust CI pipeline, 2FA authentication via OAuth Okta, and developed stateful web applications. Enhanced user engagement by integrating Algolia for advanced search capabilities and HubSpot for CRM. Additionally, optimized React-based components for improved site performance and user experience.

WordPress
React
OAuth
CI/CD
Algolia
HubSpot

Tolbert's Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Website

Architected a high-performance restaurant website using Astro with a headless WordPress CMS backend. Integrated third-party menu systems and food ordering platforms through custom API routes, leveraging cloud infrastructure for optimal performance and budget efficiency. Features include dynamic calendar integration, contact forms, and seamless third-party service connections - all while maintaining exceptional accessibility and performance standards.

Astro
Headless WordPress
Custom API Routes
Third-party Integrations
Cloud Infrastructure
Food Ordering Systems
Dynamic Calendar
Performance Optimization

Junkerri.com

E-commerce Platform

Engineered Junkerri.com, a sleek and efficient e-commerce platform using Next.js. Implemented Stripe for a streamlined payment process, and integrated SparkPost for effective customer communication. This project highlights my ability to create user-centric shopping experiences with robust back-end functionalities.

Next.js
Stripe
SparkPost
E-commerce

AI Bible Quote Generator

Early AI Exploration

An early exploration into AI-powered applications that, while archaic by today's rapidly evolving AI standards, was an enjoyable project during the emergence of accessible AI technology. Built with Supabase, Edge Functions, Deno, and OpenAI's early frameworks to generate personalized Bible quotes using vector similarity search. A nostalgic reminder of the exciting early days of consumer AI applications.

Supabase
Edge Functions
Deno
OpenAI
Vector Search
Early AI

Electron Chat App

Cross-Platform Chat Application

Conceptualized and developed a cutting-edge chat application using React and Electron, demonstrating expertise in cross-platform software development. This app features real-time messaging capabilities, a user-friendly interface, and high-performance chat functionalities.

React
Electron
Real-time Messaging

Steel Calculator

Microservice Web Application

Developed a highly specialized steel calculator application, tailored for efficiency improvements in steel-related calculations. Built using Vite, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, this tool has proven highly effective for clients in the steel industry.

Vite
JavaScript
CSS
HTML
Microservices

Interested in seeing more work or discussing a project?

Let's Connect

Whether you want to chat about technology, music, philosophy, or potential collaborations - I'm always up for meaningful conversations.

Want to Work Together?

I'm available for interesting projects, consulting work, or just good conversations about technology and life. Let's see what we can create together.