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About Me

StrayDog Syndications LLC

Eric "Hunter" Petross

Applied AI Solutions Engineer | Full-Stack Developer | Justice Reform Advocate

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Applied AI Solutions Engineer building modern web applications with a focus on social impact and justice reform. Currently serving as AI Content Engineer at Outlier AI while pursuing a Computer & Networking Technology degree at Community College of Rhode Island. Founder of StrayDog Syndications LLC and the Second Story Initiative—leveraging technology to bridge the "Digital Cliff" for justice-impacted individuals.

Core Expertise: Full-stack development with React/Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, TypeScript, and AI/ML integration. Passionate about building production-ready applications that solve real-world problems and create meaningful social change.


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Mission Mission Statement

"Using AI and technology to create meaningful impact in justice reform while demonstrating technical excellence and building sustainable, ethical solutions."

Second Story Initiative — Technology-driven pathways for justice-impacted individuals


Experience Professional Experience

AI AI Content Engineer

Outlier AI | October 2024 - Present

▸ Fine-tune and validate Large Language Model outputs for production
▸ Develop comprehensive testing frameworks improving model accuracy
▸ Create validation pipelines processing high-volume responses
▸ Implement quality assurance protocols reducing error rates

Stack: Python, AI/ML Frameworks, Testing Automation

Teaching Remote Instructor

The Last Mile | January 2026 - Present

▸ Teach MERN stack development to justice-impacted individuals
▸ Deliver Web Development Fundamentals curriculum remotely
▸ Mentor students through full-stack project development
▸ Bridge the digital divide through technology education

Stack: MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js

Community Community Engagement Instructor

The Moth | November 2024 - Present

▸ Design and deliver technical storytelling workshops
▸ Create innovative curriculum integrating digital tools
▸ Train participants in technical communication skills
▸ Develop interactive learning modules

Stack: Digital Presentation Tools, Interactive Media

Founder Founder & Lead Developer

StrayDog Syndications LLC | 2024 - Present

▸ Architect and deploy full-stack web applications
▸ Lead Second Story Initiative technology programs
▸ Develop AI-integrated solutions for social impact
▸ Manage open-source community projects

Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, AI/ML APIs


Projects Featured Projects

Full-Stack Task Management Application

Live Demo Source Code

Comprehensive task management application demonstrating full-stack MERN architecture with real-time data synchronization and responsive design.

Technologies: MongoDB · Express.js · React · Node.js · Vercel

Key Features: RESTful API with CRUD operations · Real-time data persistence · Mobile-first responsive design · Production CI/CD pipeline


Interactive Python Gaming Project

Source Code

Classic arcade game built with object-oriented programming principles, demonstrating state management and collision detection algorithms.

Technologies: Python · Pygame · OOP Design Patterns

Key Features: Real-time collision detection · Object-oriented architecture · Sprite animation · Game physics simulation


API-Integrated Trivia Platform

Live Demo Source Code

Dynamic trivia application leveraging SuperHero API for content generation with persistent scoring and engaging UX.

Technologies: JavaScript ES6+ · SuperHero API · Vercel Functions · Local Storage · CSS3

Key Features: Dynamic API content generation · Persistent data storage · Animated UI · Intelligent caching


Skills Technical Arsenal

Languages & Frameworks

JavaScript TypeScript Python HTML5 CSS3

Frontend Technologies

React Next.js Vite Tailwind CSS Bootstrap

Backend & Databases

Node.js Express.js MongoDB Supabase PostgreSQL

AI & Machine Learning

Claude OpenAI Hugging Face LangChain TensorFlow

Cloud & DevOps

Vercel AWS Docker Git GitHub Actions

Development Tools

VS Code Cursor Windsurf StackBlitz Postman


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Languages Most Used Languages

Python Python Usage Bar 35% Python Icon
TypeScript TypeScript Usage Bar 33% TypeScript Icon
JavaScript JavaScript Usage Bar 17% JavaScript Icon
Jupyter Jupyter Usage Bar 8% Jupyter Icon
HTML HTML Usage Bar 4% HTML Icon
CSS CSS Usage Bar 2% CSS Icon
Shell Shell Usage Bar 1% Shell Icon

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Competitive Competitive Coding

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Education Education & Certifications

Formal Education

Associate in Applied Science — Computer & Networking Technology
Community College of Rhode Island | In Progress | GPA: 3.55

Overall Progress Requirements Academic Standing

Professional Summary: Demonstrating the ability to maintain full-time employment while pursuing academic excellence, consistently achieving straight 'A' grades through effective time management and a balanced approach to professional and educational responsibilities.

Progress reflects continued education across multiple degree pathways

Coursework Spring 2026 Coursework (click to expand)
Course Code Course Name Technical Focus
COMI 1750 Web Development 1 Front-End Development, HTML/CSS
COMP 1200 Database Design & Management Database Theory, SQL, Data Modeling

Continuing education in Full-Stack Development and Data Management

Completed Fall 2025 Coursework (click to expand)
Course Code Course Name Final Grade Status
CNVT 1000 Computer Hardware & Software I A
CNVT 1010 Computer Hardware & Software II A
CNVT 1030 Linux Networking A

Academic coursework directly supports CompTIA A+ certification preparation

Professional Certifications

AI AI/ML Specializations
  • Tech Pathways AI/ML Fundamentals — Justice Through Code (2025)
  • Building AI Agents with MongoDB — MongoDB University (2025)
  • Applied AI Professional Certificate — Google (2024)
  • Introduction to MongoDB — MongoDB University (2025)
Code Full-Stack Development
  • Web Development Fundamentals (WDF) — The Last Mile Program (September 2024)
  • Full-Stack Development with Cursor Copilot — Udemy (2025)
  • JavaScript: ES6 and Beyond — Udemy (2024)
  • JavaScript: Understanding the Weird Parts — Udemy (2024)
  • React - The Complete Guide — Udemy (2024)
  • Node.js Developer Course — Udemy (2024)
  • Basic Git and GitHub Essentials — Udemy (2024)
Cloud Cloud & DevOps
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Amazon (In Progress)
  • Docker Mastery — Udemy (2024)
  • CI/CD Pipeline Development — Coursera (2024)
Data Data & Analytics
  • MongoDB University Certification — MongoDB (2024)
  • SQL for Data Science — Coursera (2024)
  • Python for Data Analysis — DataCamp (2024)

Total Certifications Learning Hours


Initiative The Second Story Initiative

Second Story

Mission: Bridging the "Digital Cliff" for justice-impacted individuals through technology education, mentorship, and career pathways.

Programs:

Applied AI Solutions Engineering pathways | Full-stack development training with real-world projects | Professional mentorship from industry experts | Community-driven open-source initiatives

Mentorship & Support:

The Last Mile — Web Development Fundamentals | Justice Through Code — Applied AI Solutions Engineering | Tech industry professionals providing guidance and opportunities


Connect Let's Connect

Open to Opportunities

Full-Stack Development | AI Integration | Technical Development | Justice Reform Technology

I'm actively seeking roles where I can contribute to building innovative, scalable solutions that create positive social impact.

What I Bring to the Table

Code
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Built with passion for clean code, innovative solutions, and social justice

2025 Eric "Hunter" Petross | StrayDog Syndications LLC | Second Story Initiative

License: MIT

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  1. weather_dashboard_Final_Eric_Hunter weather_dashboard_Final_Eric_Hunter Public

    JTC capstone project utilizing all technologies and fundamentals learned in Tech Pathways / AI Edge 2025 cohort.

    Python 2

  2. MERN-Stack-Pomodoro-TimeBlock-Application MERN-Stack-Pomodoro-TimeBlock-Application Public

    TypeScript

  3. To-Do-LIst-Cursor-Version To-Do-LIst-Cursor-Version Public

    This repository contains my full stack application designed with Cursor and Tailwind CSS

    JavaScript 2

  4. Weather_Dominator Weather_Dominator Public

    COBRA Weather Dominator — a modern Glassmorphism Tkinter app integrating gijoe fandom data, OpenWeather maps, and the full Justice Through Code curriculum.

    Python 1

  5. weather_dashboard_E_Hunter_Petross weather_dashboard_E_Hunter_Petross Public

    This repository contains my Python files for the JTC weather dashboard Capstone for team collaboration

    Python 2 1

  6. MyManaBox MyManaBox Public

    Python program for organizing my MTG cards

    Python 3