Lucas Chandler

Principal Software Engineer & Agentic AI Specialist

I've spent 12 years building systems that companies depend on: distributed search platforms, B2B commerce APIs, cloud infrastructure, and now cognitive AI systems. I've taken a startup from prototype through acquisition, led teams across continents, and shipped software that runs in production without drama.

Today I focus on the intersection of production engineering and AI. I build the infrastructure that makes AI agents reliable: persistent memory, tool integration, safety controls, and human-in-the-loop oversight. My work spans architecture consulting, hands-on platform development, and agentic engineering tooling.

I believe the best software is built with intention: clean architecture, strong type systems, reactive patterns, and a deep respect for the people who maintain it. I'm not interested in building demos — I build things that last.

Background

Experience
12 years in production engineering
Focus
Agentic AI & platform architecture
Previous
Principal Engineer at BluePallet/Vinmar
Education
B.S. Computer Science, Oklahoma State University

Areas of Expertise

  • System Architecture & Design
  • Java / Spring Boot Ecosystem
  • AI Agent Infrastructure
  • MCP Protocol & Tool Integration
  • Distributed Systems
  • Production Platform Engineering
  • Team Leadership
  • DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure

Let's work together

I'm always open to interesting projects and conversations.