# Giancarlo Pickering > Incoming Growth @ AfterQuery (YC W25) | Growth Fellow at Willow (YC X25) | Computer Science @ NC State Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/giancarlopickering I’m a Computer Science student at North Carolina State University with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence and the Co-Founder of Advanced Generation AI. My passion is building systems that solve real business problems — from automation workflows that save time and reduce costs, to custom call systems that streamline customer engagement, including HIPAA-compliant solutions when required. I have hands-on experience with automation and integration tools (n8n, Zapier, Base44, Lovable), web development and backend systems, and UI/UX design (Figma). Through Advanced Generation AI, I’ve supported clients ranging from local restaurants to multi-state enterprises, delivering solutions that handle thousands of interactions each month. I’m currently seeking 1099 contract opportunities and software engineering internships where I can apply my technical skills and consulting experience to help organizations save money, scale operations, and adapt through automation. ## Work Experience ### Growth Fellow @ Willow Jan 2026 – Present ### SWE @ Proximaz Holdings Inc. Jan 2026 – Present venture startup studio ### Wharton AI for HR @ The Wharton School Jan 2026 – Present ### Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder @ Advanced Generation AI Jan 2025 – Present | Cary, North Carolina, United States I lead freelance and contract projects at Advanced Generation AI, helping businesses modernize operations through low-code automation and AI-powered call systems. 💡 What we do: ⚙️ Build scalable workflows with n8n, zapier, and other AI powered automation tools to streamline customer interactions 📞 Design and deploy custom AI-driven inbound & outbound call systems (HIPAA-compliant when required) 🔗 Automate marketing, scheduling, and customer service workflows 📈 Provide consulting on system design and scaling strategies tailored to each client’s needs 🌍 Who we serve: From local restaurants and SMBs to multi-state enterprises — delivering solutions that manage thousands of calls & interactions every month. 🚀 Impact: I combine technical development with client strategy to help organizations adopt automation without large engineering teams, ensuring solutions are cost-effective, reliable, and adaptable as they grow. I deliver these projects on a 1099 contract basis, from initial design to full deployment. ### Server @ Giorgios Hospitality Group Jan 2024 – Present | Cary, North Carolina, United States ### Host @ Giorgios Hospitality Group Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Cary, North Carolina, United States ### Content Engineer @ Chatbase Jan 2026 – Jan 2026 | United States A part of the Chatbase15, a select group of creators and builders picked to help build the Chatbase brand. ### Growth Intern @ Symbal Jan 2026 – Jan 2026 | California, United States Backed by Peter Thiel’s founders fund Supporting growth efforts by conducting market research to identify trends and opportunities. ### Marketing Intern @ breefly Jan 2026 – Jan 2026 | Berkeley, CA Marketing Intern supporting growth and distribution for Breefly, an AI-powered lecture editor that lives directly inside Canvas and YouTube. Currently focused on LinkedIn-based content strategy and East Coast campus outreach to increase product awareness and student adoption. Work includes testing messaging hooks, experimenting with distribution strategies, and supporting early-stage growth initiatives. In the coming weeks, I’ll also be assisting with automating LinkedIn content workflows to improve consistency, cost efficiency, and signal quality while maintaining authentic, value-driven posts. ### Costruction Assisant @ Westside Medical Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Rochester, New York, United States Assisted the constructor manager in completing tasks that needed to be done, mostly in the areas of demolition and remodeling. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science North Carolina State University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/giancarlo-pickering-a37b08326 --- Source: https://flows.cv/giancarlopickering JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/giancarlopickering/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-10