Shane Larson's Portfolio:
AI and Enterprise Solutions
About Shane
Shane Larson is a seasoned technology leader with 15+ years of experience in enterprise integration, AI innovation, and scalable solutions.
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CortexAgent LLC
AI-powered solutions, including MAVIN, an LLM-based automotive diagnostic chatbot.
Grizzly Peak Software
Enterprise-grade integration services, enabling scalable, secure APIs and innovative automation.
Alaska SkyNet
Imaging the World from the Edge of the Earth. Our dream is to launch imaging satellites into LOE, conduct imaging missions over polar regions, and use AI to analyze the images, classifying objects and changes in ice, water, and land.
Discover the World of Shane Larson’s Games
Necropolis: Rise of the Undead
Retro-style FPS zombie shooter inspired by Doom.
Tech: HTML5, JavaScript, Canvas
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Featured Books
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Dead Man's Clutch
When enhanced street racers start dying fused to their cars, a pure-human investigator must risk experimental chrome augmentation to stop a conspiracy that's turning Detroit's citizens into nodes of networked consciousness.
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Ancient Apocalypse: The Fall of the Bronze Age
Uncover the dramatic collapse of Bronze Age civilizations through climate change, political upheaval, and invasion. This book examines how interconnected ancient societies unraveled in a cascade of chaos.
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Twilight of the Ziggurats: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Sumer
Journey through ancient Mesopotamia and discover the innovations of Sumerian civilization. From the first cities to the invention of writing, explore humanity's earliest urban society.
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Sargon: Rise of Akkad
Discover how Sargon created history's first empire, unifying disparate city-states into the mighty Akkadian Empire. This book explores the political and cultural transformation of ancient Mesopotamia.
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The Last Days of Carthage: Tale of a Forgotten Empire
Experience the rise and fall of ancient Carthage, from its founding to its epic struggle with Rome. Follow the journey of this maritime empire through trade, war, and ultimate destruction.
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Designing Solutions Architecture for Enterprise Integration
Master enterprise integration with practical frameworks and strategies. Learn to align IT architecture with business goals and design scalable solutions for modern digital infrastructure.
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API Driven Banking: Designing Flexible Financial Platforms
Navigate the transformation to API-centric banking architectures. Learn essential strategies for building secure, scalable digital banking platforms that meet modern financial needs.
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Eruption Point
Race against time in Yellowstone National Park as former military operative Daniel Hartley works to prevent radical environmentalists from triggering a supervolcano eruption.
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Professional Summary
Senior technology leader with extensive experience in API development, system integration, and digital transformation. Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, implementing enterprise-scale solutions, and driving innovation through emerging technologies including AI and automation.
Experience
Domain Manager - Integration and Automation Engineering COE
Global Federal Credit Union (Jan 2022 - Present)
- Lead and manage an 8-person team spanning Integration Engineers, Automation Engineers, Systems Analysts, and Capability Delivery Managers.
- Established and scaled an enterprise API-Led Integration Platform delivering 250 million annual API calls through highly available cloud architecture.
- Spearheaded automation initiatives resulting in over 1,467 hours of annual time savings.
- Delivered mission-critical API solutions generating over $1 million in annual cost savings.
- Led development and deployment of the organization's first Generative AI chatbot for internal use cases.
- Participated in the Architecture Federation Board, providing strategic guidance on IT infrastructure and emerging technologies.
Founder and Principal Consultant
Cortex Agent (2024 - Present)
- Founded a technology consulting firm focused on AI agent development and process automation.
- Developed MAVIN, an automotive diagnostic chatbot leveraging LLM technology to interpret OBD II codes.
- Provided strategic consulting on AI implementation and automation solutions for clients.
Founder
Grizzly Peak Software, LLC (2011 - Present)
- Developed a suite of HTML5/JavaScript games including Harvest Haven, Galaxy Miner, Block Stacker, and JavaScript Invaders.
- Created an AI-powered financial management application featuring an LLM chatbot for personalized budget guidance and financial queries.
- Built cryptocurrency dashboards, financial applications, and ERC-20/ERC-721 smart contracts for web3 educational content.
- Managed Linux/Windows servers, MongoDB, and SQL databases for application infrastructure.
Principal Integration Solutions Architect
Global Federal Credit Union (Jan 2020 - Jan 2022)
- Planned, designed, and implemented hybrid cloud and data center architectures to support the Mulesoft platform.
- Led efforts to implement Mulesoft as the enterprise integration platform to support API-driven architecture.
- Introduced DevOps tools to support continuous integration and agile planning.
- Created integrations and APIs using Node.js, C#, and Python.
- Collaborated with Information Security to deploy multi-factor authentication and web application firewalls.
Applications Group Manager - Digital Banking
Global Federal Credit Union (Aug 2018 - Jan 2020)
- Managed a team of 10 technical staff responsible for websites, mobile applications, and digital assets.
- Led a project to replace the legacy bill pay system using an API-driven approach.
- Introduced agile methodologies and worked on R&D prototypes.
- Created integration code and dashboards in Node.js and C# for automation and reporting.
Application Solutions Architect
Global Federal Credit Union (Mar 2017 - Jun 2018)
- Worked with project teams, business stakeholders, and technical staff to design and implement technical solutions.
- Created proof of concepts using C#, Node.js, or Powershell, and React or Handlebars for UI.
- Moderated secure coding forums for reviewing developer submissions.
- Researched the impacts of blockchain technology on credit unions and the banking sector.
Senior Programmer - Enterprise Applications
Global Federal Credit Union (Aug 2015 - Mar 2017)
- Built web services, plugins, and console-based applications using C#.
- Created web-based UI experiences to improve employee productivity using C#, ASP.NET, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and CSS.
- Maintained integrations with Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
- Deployed code in a secure environment using privileged account management and change control procedures.
Senior Developer/Tech Lead
IHS Markit/Wall Street on Demand (Nov 2010 - Aug 2015)
- Created a streaming stock chart for Facebook’s IPO that appeared on the front page of the New York Times.
- Built websites for the financial industry using ASP.NET, C#, and JavaScript.
- Maintained high-traffic websites like the New York Times, Businessweek, and eTrade with millions of daily users.
- Developed web applications for stock/ETF screeners and trading tools.
Technical Skills
- Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, Node.js, Python, C#, PHP, Java, C++, React
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Mulesoft, UIPath, Azure, AWS, IIS, Linux, Windows Server, Docker
- AI & Automation: OpenAI APIs, Copilot Studio, RAG Applications, LLM Integration
- Blockchain: Solidity, ERC-20/ERC-721 Smart Contracts
- Database: MongoDB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL
- Tools & Methodologies: DevOps, Git, Agile, API-First Design
Education
- Bachelor of Science in IT, Software Engineering - University of Phoenix, 2009
Certifications
- Meta Front-End Developer - Meta/Coursera, Issued Feb 2023
Consulting
Need help with integration strategies, AI architecture, or scalable solutions? Let's work together to bring your vision to life!
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