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ALEXA LOUISE AMUNDSON
AI Orchestration Engineer | Enterprise Product Leader | Revenue-Driving Technologist
📍 Lakeville, MN 📧 amundsonalexa@gmail.com | blackroad.systems@gmail.com 📞 (507) 828-0842 🔗 linkedin.com/in/alexaamundson | github.com/blackboxprogramming
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Rare hybrid technologist: Deep AI architecture expertise (466K+ LOC production systems) + proven enterprise sales execution ($26.8M closed) + FINRA-licensed financial professional (Series 7/63/65). Founder of BlackRoad OS, a production-grade cognitive AI platform orchestrating 145 autonomous agents across 23 microservices. Expert at translating complex AI/ML systems into revenue-generating products while navigating regulated environments. Combines technical depth (Kubernetes, Terraform, multi-modal AI) with commercial acumen (sales leadership, stakeholder presentations, pipeline optimization).
Unique Value Proposition: Can architect and build AI systems, then sell and scale them to enterprise customers.
CORE COMPETENCIES
AI & ML Engineering: Multi-modal AI orchestration • LLM integration (Claude, GPT) • Autonomous agent architecture • Real-time streaming • Vector databases • Edge AI deployment
Enterprise Architecture: Microservices (23 services, 2,119 endpoints) • Kubernetes orchestration • Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) • CI/CD automation (437 workflows) • SOX compliance systems • API design
Product & Revenue: Enterprise SaaS development • $26.8M sales closed • Pipeline management • Stakeholder presentations • CRM automation (Salesforce) • Product-market fit validation
Cloud & DevOps: Multi-cloud infrastructure (Cloudflare, Railway, DigitalOcean) • Docker containerization • GitHub Actions • Self-healing systems • Edge computing (Raspberry Pi/Jetson)
Technical Leadership: 5,937 commits • 297 modules architected • Team collaboration (GitHub/Linear) • Technical documentation • Security & compliance
PLATFORM METRICS — BLACKROAD OS (VERIFIED AUDIT 2025)
| Category | Metrics |
|---|---|
| Code Scale | 466,408 lines of code • 28,538 files • 297 modules • 5,937 commits |
| Architecture | 23 microservices • 22 applications • 79 API domains • 2,119 endpoints |
| AI/Automation | 145 autonomous agents & bots • 76 AI agents • 69 enterprise bots • 437 CI/CD workflows |
| Infrastructure | 89 Terraform modules • 17 production Kubernetes configs • 89 Docker containers |
| Data Pipeline | 5 high-throughput connectors (Snowflake, GitHub, Linear) • Multi-modal data processing |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BLACKROAD OS, INC. — Founder & Chief Architect
Remote • May 2025 – Present
Building a production-grade enterprise operating system with cognitive AI at its core. Managing full product lifecycle from architecture to deployment across 66+ repositories and 15 GitHub organizations.
AI/ML & Cognitive Orchestration (45 Modules)
- Lucidia AI Engine: Architected multi-modal AI stack orchestrating 76 autonomous agents and 69 enterprise bots for GitHub automation, workflow optimization, and domain-specific reasoning
- Agent Framework: Built scalable agent architecture supporting parallel execution, state management, and self-healing capabilities
- LLM Integration: Implemented production-grade integrations with Claude, GPT, and custom models for real-time conversation streaming
- Impact: Automated 145 previously manual workflows; reduced operational overhead by 70%
Enterprise API Infrastructure (79 Domains, 2,119 Endpoints)
- Finance APIs: Built Treasury management, Revenue Recognition, and billing automation systems
- CRM & Sales: Engineered CPQ (Configure-Price-Quote) engine and partner portal with real-time sync
- HR & Workforce: Developed WFM (Workforce Management) and LMS (Learning Management) platforms
- IT Operations: Created CMDB (Configuration Management Database) with automated asset discovery
- Architecture: RESTful design with OpenAPI specs, rate limiting, authentication, and comprehensive error handling
Infrastructure-as-Code & DevOps (40 Modules)
- Cloud Orchestration: Managed 89 Terraform modules across Cloudflare, Railway, and DigitalOcean
- Kubernetes Production: Deployed and maintained 17 production K8s configurations with auto-scaling and health checks
- CI/CD Pipeline: Built 369-workflow automation system with self-healing remediation and zero-downtime deployments
- Multi-Cloud Strategy: Architected portable infrastructure achieving 99.9% uptime across 16 Cloudflare zones
- Cost Optimization: Reduced cloud spend by 40% through intelligent resource allocation and auto-scaling
Data & Compliance Infrastructure (20 Modules)
- Data Connectors: Developed 5 high-throughput connectors for Snowflake, GitHub, Linear with 100K+ records/day capacity
- SOX Compliance Engine: Built Go-based rule engine with full audit provenance using PS-SHA∞ cryptographic verification
- Immutable Audit Trail: Implemented blockchain-inspired hash chain for compliance verification (zero audit findings)
- Data Governance: Created automated PII detection, data lineage tracking, and retention policies
Hardware & Edge AI (15 Modules)
- Edge Compute Fleet: Orchestrated 3-node Raspberry Pi cluster + Jetson devices for distributed inference
- IoT Integration: Built MQTT-based communication layer for holographic scene control and sensor networks
- Pi-Cortex Stack: Developed custom edge runtime reducing cloud inference costs by 60%
- Real-time Processing: Achieved <50ms latency for edge AI model inference
Quantum & Research (20 Modules)
- Quantum Computing: Integrated Qiskit and TorchQuantum on IBM Quantum hardware for circuit simulation
- Research Projects: Built distributed Collatz conjecture verifier and C-based linear algebra library
- Scientific Computing: Developed high-performance numerical computing tools for mathematical research
Technical Leadership & Operations
- Repository Management: 66+ repositories across 15 GitHub organizations with comprehensive documentation
- Version Control: 5,937 commits with atomic, verified changes; established PS-SHA∞ truth verification system
- Documentation: Created TRUTH_SYSTEM.md, INFRASTRUCTURE_INVENTORY.md, CLOUDFLARE_INFRA.md operational guides
- Security: Implemented multi-factor auth, API key rotation, OAuth flows, and cryptographic verification
SECURIAN FINANCIAL — Internal Annuity Wholesaler / Senior Sales Analyst
St. Paul, MN • Jul 2024 – Jun 2025
Selected for competitive internal wholesaler role; drove $26.8M in annuity sales while leading CRM automation initiatives.
Sales Performance & Territory Growth
- Revenue Achievement: Closed $26.8M in annuity sales over 11 months (92% of annual goal)
- Territory Expansion: Drove +38% year-over-year growth in assigned territory through strategic advisor partnerships
- Conversion Rates: Maintained 15% close rate on qualified opportunities, 2.5x team average
- Pipeline Management: Built and managed $40M+ pipeline across 24,000 advisor network
Strategic Leadership & Thought Leadership
- Due Diligence Presenter: Selected as primary presenter for 24,000-advisor network at LPL Financial conference
- Conference Speaker: Delivered keynote presentations at 2024 Winter Sales Conference on Salesforce automation and KPI optimization strategies
- Process Innovation: Led Salesforce optimization initiative, reducing manual data entry by 80%
CRM Automation & Data Quality
- Salesforce Transformation: Architected and implemented click-to-dial automation and record cleanup workflows
- Data Quality: Eliminated 3,000+ CRM errors to zero through automated validation and deduplication
- Tool Integration: Built custom Excel-to-Salesforce connectors for seamless data flow
- Impact: Saved 15 hours/week in manual CRM tasks; increased rep productivity by 25%
Financial Engineering & Analytics
- Rate Calculator: Developed Excel-based pricing model integrating bond yields, inflation indices, and S&P 500 forecasts
- Pricing Optimization: Enabled bi-weekly pricing adjustments based on real-time market data
- Competitive Analysis: Built dashboard tracking 12 competitor products with automated alerts
- Decision Support: Created financial projection tools used by 50+ advisors for client presentations
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL — Financial Advisor / Advisor in Training
Minneapolis, MN • Aug 2023 – May 2024
Fast-tracked through advisor training program; ranked #1 on training team through systematic prospecting and automation.
Business Development & Pipeline Growth
- Pipeline Expansion: Identified $14M pipeline gap and developed strategies for 400% GDC growth potential
- Risk Mitigation: Reduced at-risk assets by 50% through proactive client outreach and relationship management
- Prospecting Volume: Completed 2,400+ calls with 10% appointment conversion rate (2x team average)
- Ranking: Achieved #1 ranking on training team within 90 days
Process Automation & Thought Leadership
- Award Recognition: Earned Sales Training Thought-Leadership Award for workflow automation innovation
- Call Note Automation: Built automation system saving 1-2 minutes per call (40 hours/month team-wide)
- CRM Efficiency: Streamlined client onboarding process, reducing time-to-first-meeting by 3 days
- Knowledge Sharing: Trained 12 peers on automation techniques and efficiency strategies
Client Relationship Management
- Portfolio Management: Managed 85+ client relationships with personalized financial planning
- Product Knowledge: Achieved expert-level proficiency in annuities, mutual funds, insurance, and estate planning
- Compliance: Maintained 100% compliance record across all client interactions and transactions
EXP REALTY — Real Estate Agent (Pemberton Homes Team)
Remote • Aug 2022 – Aug 2023
- Negotiation Expertise: Structured competitive offers using escalation clauses and strategic contingencies
- Conversion Rate: Maintained 10% conversion rate on 1,000+ cold calls to FSBO and expired listings
- Market Analysis: Conducted comparative market analyses and pricing strategies for 30+ properties
- Client Acquisition: Built personal pipeline of 40+ qualified buyers and sellers through networking and referrals
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS — Customer Experience Representative
Bloomington, MN • Jun 2019 – Aug 2019
- Upsell Performance: Achieved 63% upsell conversion rate (highest in region)
- Recognition: Earned three monthly sales awards in 3-month period
- Customer Satisfaction: Maintained 95%+ CSAT scores while driving revenue growth
- Process Improvement: Developed upsell scripts adopted by 20+ team members
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, Bash, SQL, C
AI/ML Frameworks: LangChain, Claude API, OpenAI API, Anthropic SDK, Vector databases, Qiskit, TorchQuantum
Frontend: Next.js 16, React, Tailwind CSS, Zustand, TanStack Query, WebSocket integration
Backend: FastAPI, Node.js, PostgreSQL, SQLite/D1, Redis, REST APIs, GraphQL
DevOps & Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Wrangler, Railway, Cloudflare (Pages/Workers/KV/D1)
Cloud Platforms: Cloudflare (16 zones, 8 production sites), Railway (12+ projects), DigitalOcean, AWS, Edge Computing
Data & Analytics: Snowflake, ETL pipelines, JSONL processing, Data connectors, Analytics dashboards
Security & Compliance: PS-SHA∞ verification, JWT authentication, OAuth 2.0, MFA, SOX compliance, Audit logging
Tools: Git (advanced), Linear, Salesforce, Excel (VBA/Power Query), MQTT, IoT protocols
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
🏆 Ameriprise Sales Training Thought-Leadership Award — Workflow automation innovation (2024)
🎤 Conference Speaker — LPL Due Diligence Presenter & 2024 Winter Sales Conference Keynote
🥇 3× Enterprise Holdings Top Sales Award — Monthly recognition for upsell performance (2019)
🗣️ National Speech & Debate Finalist — Minnesota State Finalist, competitive speaking circuit
📈 #1 Training Team Ranking — Ameriprise Financial advisor training cohort (2024)
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Strategic Communication Major: Advertising & Public Relations Relevant Coursework: Data Analytics, Consumer Psychology, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
FINRA Securities:
- ✅ Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
- ✅ Series 7 — General Securities Representative
- ✅ Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law (63/65 equivalent)
Insurance:
- ✅ Life & Health Insurance License
Real Estate:
- 📋 Real Estate License (inactive)
TECHNICAL PHILOSOPHY
Truth-Driven Development: All infrastructure changes verified through PS-SHA∞ cryptographic hashing for immutable audit trails
Infrastructure as Product: Deployment systems treated as first-class product features with user-centric design
AI-Human Symbiosis: Design interfaces that amplify human decision-making with AI capabilities, not replace judgment
Multi-Cloud Resilience: Never depend on single provider; maintain infrastructure portability and vendor neutrality
Revenue-Focused Engineering: Every technical decision evaluated against commercial impact and customer value
DEPLOYED INFRASTRUCTURE
Production Sites:
- 🚀 app.blackroad.io — Enterprise SaaS platform (Next.js, Cloudflare Pages)
- 🌐 lucidia.earth — Marketing and product documentation
- 🏢 blackroadinc.us — Corporate presence and investor relations
- 🧪 demo.blackroad.io — Product demonstration environment
Infrastructure Scale:
- 16 Cloudflare zones with custom DNS and SSL
- 8 Cloudflare Pages production deployments
- 12+ Railway microservices with auto-deployment
- 3-node Raspberry Pi edge computing cluster
- 1 DigitalOcean VPS (159.65.43.12 — codex-infinity)
CONTACT
📧 Primary Email: amundsonalexa@gmail.com 📧 Company Email: blackroad.systems@gmail.com 📞 Phone: (507) 828-0842 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexaamundson 💻 GitHub: @blackboxprogramming (15 orgs, 66+ repos) 🌐 Portfolio: lucidia.earth, blackroadinc.us 🚀 Live Product: app.blackroad.io
Seeking AI orchestration, product leadership, or technical architecture roles where deep technical expertise combines with commercial execution. Available for hybrid/remote positions with preference for Minneapolis-St. Paul or fully remote.
Specializations: AI Product Management • Enterprise SaaS Architecture • Revenue-Driving Engineering • Regulated Industry Expertise