AUSTIN

Systems & AI Engineer · Cloud Architect

AUSTIN
WARNER

Systems engineer and cloud architect building production AI systems, multi-cloud infrastructure, and HIPAA-compliant SaaS platforms across AWS and Azure.

Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 AZ-500 AZ-104 Security+ A+

Capabilities

SKILLS &
TECHNOLOGIES

6
Certifications
2
Cloud Platforms
30+
AI Users Served
100+
Users Supported
96%
Pipeline Time Reduction
AI & Machine Learning
Hugging Face Model Fine-Tuning LangChain Chroma Vector DB RAG Pipelines Azure AI Foundry Azure OpenAI Service Azure AI Search Prompt Flow / Agents OCR & Doc Generation Prompt Engineering Embeddings
Cloud — AWS
EC2 RDS S3 ECS / EKS ALB / NLB WAF API Gateway Lambda
Cloud — Azure
App Service Azure SQL MI Data Factory AKS Front Door Application Gateway WAF Entra ID
Languages & Frameworks
Python JavaScript SQL PowerShell Next.js React Node.js FastAPI
DevOps & CI/CD
GitHub Actions Docker Container Registry Multi-cloud Pipelines Environment Promotion Rollback Automation
Database & Data Engineering
SQL Server PostgreSQL Redis Azure SQL MI Stored Procedures Index Optimization ADF Pipelines
⚿ Security & Compliance
Perimeter & Network
AWS WAF Rule Sets Azure WAF VPC Design VNet Peering NSGs / Security Groups Network Segmentation SSL Termination
Compliance & Data
HIPAA Compliance PHI Protection Encryption at Rest Encryption in Transit Audit Logging Data Governance
Identity & Access
Entra ID / AAD RBAC Azure AD SSO MFA Enforcement Least Privilege Secret Management
Certifications
CompTIA Security+ AZ-500 Security Engineer CompTIA A+
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform
SharePoint Power Automate Power BI PowerApps Dataverse Active Directory

Work

FEATURED
PROJECTS

01
CLAIMAI — Billing Discrepancy Parser
ML component that flags medical billing discrepancies across healthcare claims for recovery. Fine-tuned a domain-specific Hugging Face NLP model on medical billing data, paired with a LangChain + Chroma RAG pipeline for semantic search over claims knowledge bases. Added OCR and document generation to automatically draft recovery letters to providers. Runs on a shared React/Node frontend on Azure Web Apps.
Python Hugging Face Model Fine-Tuning LangChain Chroma RAG OCR Document Generation React / Node
02
CLAIMAI — Internal AI Chatbot
Internal company AI assistant built on Azure AI Foundry, using Azure OpenAI models grounded in an Azure AI Search vector index for retrieval over internal knowledge. Orchestrated with Foundry Prompt Flow and prompt-engineered for accuracy in a HIPAA-sensitive environment. Shares the same frontend as the billing parser, serving 30 internal users on Azure Web Apps.
Azure AI Foundry Azure OpenAI Azure AI Search Prompt Flow RAG React Azure Web Apps
03
EDI SAAS PLATFORM
HIPAA-compliant EDI SaaS built ground-up on AWS processing 837 claims and 835 remittance transaction sets. Includes public-facing login, user authentication, role-based access control, audit logging, and data encryption at rest and in transit. Full dev → staging → prod GitHub Actions pipeline with approval gates.
Next.js Node.js AWS GitHub Actions HIPAA EDI 837/835
04
LOGIC-ON-THE-FLY (LoF)
Rebuilt a legacy claims audit workflow processing client CSV data through a rules engine to identify medical billing recovery cases. Reduced end-to-end processing time from nearly 4 hours to under 10 minutes through query optimization, indexing, and pipeline redesign. Delivered a user-facing UI for operations staff.
SQL Server Python Stored Procedures Index Optimization Healthcare Claims
05
AUTOFAX
Standalone fax automation application with a user-facing queue UI, SQL-driven trigger logic, and fax API integration eliminating manual claims fax workflows. Automated retry and failure handling ensures delivery reliability across high-volume submissions.
Python SQL Server Fax API Queue UI Automation
06
BENOIT CONNECT
Python pipeline to ingest CNC machine data into SQL with live display via NiceGUI for on-prem deployment. Enabled secure remote access via Azure App Proxy and Entra ID, eliminating VPN dependency for remote monitoring.
Python NiceGUI SQL Server Azure App Proxy Entra ID
07
MSP TRANSITION & INFRA TAKEOVER
Led a full company-wide MSP transition including environment audit, vendor evaluation, scoping, and contract negotiation. Coordinated cutover of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, MDM/Intune, network infrastructure, and security tooling with minimal operational disruption.
Microsoft 365 Entra ID Intune / MDM Network Infrastructure Vendor Management
08
IT INFRASTRUCTURE OVERHAUL
Managed the full installation of cabling, switches, servers, and endpoints for a flagship retail store. Coordinated across vendors and internal teams to deliver the buildout on schedule with minimal operational disruption.
Structured Cabling Cisco Switching Server Deployment Endpoint Rollout Vendor Coordination

Background

WORK
EXPERIENCE

AI & Machine Learning Engineering
  • Fine-tuned a domain-specific Hugging Face NLP model on medical billing data to detect billing discrepancies, paired with a LangChain + Chroma RAG pipeline for semantic search over claims knowledge bases
  • Built an internal company AI chatbot on Azure AI Foundry using Azure OpenAI models and an Azure AI Search vector index, orchestrated with Foundry Prompt Flow
  • Added OCR and document generation to automatically draft recovery letters to providers from flagged discrepancies
  • Deployed both AI components on a shared React/Node frontend on Azure Web Apps serving 30 internal users, evaluating prompt engineering strategies to maintain accuracy in HIPAA-sensitive production workloads
DevOps & CI/CD
  • Architected and maintained GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines for multi-cloud deployments across AWS and Azure with dev → staging → prod promotion, environment-specific secrets, and approval gates
  • Automated AWS deployments targeting EC2, S3, and RDS/SQL Server schema changes with rollback triggers on failed health checks
  • Automated Azure deployments across App Service, Azure SQL schema migrations, and Container Registry/AKS with protected branch rules controlling prod releases
Software Development
  • Modernized a legacy monolithic CRUD application into a Next.js/React microservice architecture, improving scalability, maintainability, and deployment independence across service boundaries
  • Architected and delivered the HIPAA-compliant EDI SaaS platform on Next.js/Node, processing 837 claims and 835 remittance transaction sets with authentication, RBAC, audit logging, and encryption
  • Built the AutoFax application with a queue UI, SQL-driven trigger logic, fax API integration, and automated retry/failure handling, eliminating manual claims fax workflows
  • Refactored legacy codebases to current standards and built end-user automation tools that reduced manual processing overhead across operations teams
Database Administration
  • Designed and managed SQL Server on EC2, PostgreSQL on RDS, and Redis across dev/staging/prod supporting HIPAA-compliant healthcare claims workloads
  • Authored complex stored procedures, dynamic SQL, and cross-database queries powering claims ingestion, EDI processing, and operational reporting
  • Built Azure Data Factory pipelines for cross-cloud data movement and executed a full EC2 SQL Server → Azure SQL MI migration with zero-downtime cutover
  • Implemented comprehensive indexing strategies resolving critical lock contention and MERGE statement blocking in high-volume stored procedures
Infrastructure & Systems Architecture
  • Designed and deployed multi-cloud network architecture across AWS and Azure including VPC design, VNet peering, and NSGs to isolate healthcare workloads
  • Configured AWS ALB/NLB and Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Front Door for traffic distribution, SSL termination, and global routing
  • Implemented AWS WAF and Azure WAF rule sets protecting PHI-handling applications and enforcing HIPAA-compliant perimeter security
  • Architected container infrastructure across AWS ECS/EKS and Azure AKS supporting microservice deployments across dev, staging, and prod
Systems Administration
  • Administered Microsoft 365 for 100+ users including SharePoint, Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive
  • Managed user accounts, security groups, and access policies via Entra ID and on-prem Active Directory
  • Applied GPOs across endpoints to enforce consistent configurations and security standards company-wide
Software Development
  • Built internal tools using Python, PowerApps, and Power Automate to digitize CNC time tracking and inspection logging
  • Integrated SQL Server, SharePoint, ERP, and Dataverse for centralized data collection and reporting
  • Developed real-time Power BI dashboards and Teams-based alerting for failed inspections and system events
Network Administration
  • Installed and configured Cisco switches, Ubiquiti APs, and point-to-point wireless bridges for reliable site-wide connectivity
  • Deployed and maintained IP-based security camera systems, door and gate access control, and VoIP phones across facilities
  • Handled physical cabling, rack management, and network segmentation to support production and office traffic
Cloud Administration
  • Deployed and configured Azure Application Proxies for secure remote access to internal apps using Entra ID authentication
  • Managed cloud-hosted SQL databases powering internal applications for real-time CNC and inspection data
  • Integrated cloud services with on-prem systems for hybrid workflows and centralized reporting via Dataverse and the Power Platform
Network Installation & Hardware Deployment
  • Performed physical installation of Cisco switches, Aruba access points, and network bridges per vendor infrastructure layout
  • Racked and staged store servers following configuration documentation and deployment plans
  • Installed desktops, POS terminals, printers, and peripherals across departments
  • Managed tasks via Service Suite, coordinating with internal IT staff and third-party vendors

Education

SCHOOL &
CERTS

Tarleton State University
Criminal Justice
2016
Professional Certifications
Azure Solutions Architect Expert · AZ-305 · AZ-500 · AZ-104 · CompTIA Security+ · CompTIA A+
Microsoft · CompTIA

Get In Touch

LET'S
CONNECT

Open to AI Engineering roles, cloud architecture projects, and healthcare tech. Based in Waxahachie, TX — available remote.