Sam Hill

Welcome!

I’m Sam Hill, a veteran technologist with expertise in machine learning, software development, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Active Projects

Hillside Innovations

Software consulting firm

Permaplot

Advice to improve your garden

DipRobot

Cryptocurrency trading robot

Clara's Dream Guide

Dream analysis tool

Skin Wallet

Store your Bitcoin wallet in plain sight

Novels

I also write books about topics I find interesting

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Contact

Technical Skills

Frontend Development

  • React.js
  • TypeScript
  • Next.js
  • GraphQL (Apollo Client)
  • React Hooks, Context, Redux
  • Component libraries: Tailwind CSS, MUI

Backend & DevOps

  • Python (Flask, FastAPI)
  • Node.js (Express)
  • PostgreSQL, Redis, DynamoDB
  • AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SAM, CloudWatch)
  • Docker & CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)

Testing & Automation

  • Jest, React Testing Library
  • Pytest for backend testing
  • Integration & smoke test automation

AI & Systems Integration

  • Machine learning workflows (Hugging Face)
  • LLM integration (OpenAI, LangChain)
  • Hardware-software interfacing (IoT, image capture)

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Engineering Management (3+ years)
  • Mentorship & technical training
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Agile planning & delivery (2-week sprints, retros, KPIs)