AI Tooling, Systems & Infrastructure Engineer

Portrait of Carleton Lees

Carleton Lees

Full-stack engineer building secure, high-performing applications and AI-powered workflows for internal teams and clients. Experienced in deployment, systems automation, network infrastructure, and client delivery.

Reston, VA

AI Tooling

Codex, Claude Code, prompt-driven workflows, AI review loops, developer productivity tooling, and agentic coding systems.

AI Tooling: Codex, Claude Code, prompt-driven workflows, AI review loops, developer productivity tooling, and agentic coding systems.

AI Tooling

Codex, Claude Code, LLM-assisted development, AI review workflows, prompt design, agentic coding systems, and developer productivity tooling.

Automation

Agent workflows, repeatable operations, GitHub-based workflows, service processes, systems automation, and AI-assisted task execution.

Network Infrastructure

OpenWrt, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, firewall rules, VPN access, wireless, CAT6, switching, routing, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Systems & Hardware

Hardware support, endpoint setup, asset tracking, device maintenance, recovery workflows, inventory records, and troubleshooting.

Software & Internal Tools

TypeScript, web applications, internal tooling, product environments, workflow design, and technical documentation.

Deployment & Infrastructure

Cloudflare Pages, Docker, Linux services, release workflows, GitHub operations, and deployment support.

Open-source AI-assisted development tool

Kodo Code

Built an agentic coding tool that structures software work into Ask, Plan, Code, and Review workflows. Designed the project to support AI-assisted development, repeatable task execution, and clearer collaboration between human review and coding agents.

Public validation project

ResolveScope

Created and published a Codex Creator Challenge showcase that received 500+ LinkedIn reactions. Demonstrated practical use of AI-assisted development workflows, public project presentation, and technical communication.

Linux, Docker, networking, and recovery operations

Homelab & Infrastructure

Operate a self-hosted Linux and Docker homelab with OpenWrt networking, VLANs, VPN access, DNS, reverse proxy workflows, service monitoring, backups, and recovery procedures.

Jr. Full Stack Engineer

Myriad Advisor Solutions · myriadas.com · Remote

Build secure internal applications and client-facing solutions using GitHub, Microsoft Azure, and Azure Cosmos DB from discovery through deployment and ongoing optimization.

  • Partner with clients to define requirements, scope deliverables, and translate business goals into technical solutions.
  • Develop and maintain full-stack applications backed by Cosmos DB and deployed through Azure.
  • Use GitHub for source control, collaboration, code review, and release management.
  • Improve application security, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate implementation, debugging, documentation, and review.

Full Stack Developer, Systems Administrator & IT Support

WFW Construction · wfwconstruction.com · Remote

Provide systems administration, IT support, full-stack development, and AI-assisted workflow automation across business-critical infrastructure, web systems, email, DNS, Google Workspace, hosting, and internal applications.

  • Maintain VLANs, DHCP, firewall rules, VPN access, wireless access points, switches, routers, LAN connectivity, and CAT6 endpoint cabling.
  • Build monitoring dashboards, service-status views, operational reports, and troubleshooting workflows.
  • Resolve DNS, email, account access, application availability, endpoint, and business workflow issues.
  • Develop Podio integrations, automation workflows, reporting tools, and web applications for construction operations.

Instructor & IT Manager

Mt. Kim Martial Arts · mtkimvienna.com · Vienna, VA

Taught and mentored students across all age groups while serving as the studio's IT manager. Implemented the full network stack, built the studio website, ran online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and administered software updates, security patches, and hardware upgrades.

  • Supported network infrastructure including CAT6 cable runs, cable termination, endpoint connectivity, hardware replacement, device configuration, and network equipment maintenance.

Student IT Assistant

James Madison High School · Vienna, VA

Supported school hardware and classroom technology through system maintenance, inventory tracking, asset tagging, endpoint setup, imaging support, classroom TV deployment, and troubleshooting.

  • Handled hands-on hardware support including laptop battery replacement, RAM replacement, desktop cleaning, classroom TV configuration, asset tagging, endpoint setup, and basic device troubleshooting.

B.S., Information Technology

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

Aug 2023 – Present

Concentration: Computational Platforms and Infrastructure

carletonlees.comlinkedin.com/in/carletonleescarletonlees@gmail.comgithub.com/boggedbrush