# Kaleb Kougl > Senior Software Engineer | Full-Stack Development | AI & LLM Integration | Microfrontend Architecture | Unity Game Developer Location: South San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kalebkougl As a Senior Software Engineer, I specialize in the intersection of cutting-edge AI and sophisticated front-end development. I architect and lead the creation of high-impact, full-stack systems, with a proven track record of driving technical strategy for scalable microfrontend platforms and designing secure API gateways that bring AI capabilities to life. My recent work in AI involves leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) like Google Gemini, developing autonomous AI agents with LangChain, and implementing vector databases like ChromaDB for advanced semantic search. On the front-end, I excel at building responsive, efficient user interfaces and optimizing application performance. I am passionate about the entire development lifecycle, from prompt engineering and AI model integration to creating intuitive UIs that harness the power of intelligent systems. I thrive on mentoring engineering teams to bridge the gap between innovative AI solutions and exceptional front-end execution. I'm always excited to connect with others who are passionate about building the next generation of intelligent applications. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer (SWE 2-II) @ Indeed Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area • Contributed to a strategic initiative to externalize core AI capabilities through a secure gateway, enabling third-party client and agent-based integrations with internal AI platforms. • Led the end-to-end, full-stack development of an internal analytics troubleshooting browser extension (React, Manifest V3), creating a single-click workflow that replaced a cumbersome manual process. • Co-architected the migration to OneHost, the company's standard microfrontend UI platform, partnering with the principal architect to define a new, scalable architecture • Spearheaded the technical execution for the OneHost migration, leading a team of 6 engineers to establish a new, scalable architecture using Webpack 5 Federated Modules and GraphQL. • Drove the successful execution of the migration to the Luxon library for standardized timezone handling, a strategic move that unblocked critical integration with the Horizon platform. • Elevated team capability and velocity by mentoring multiple engineers, providing technical leadership training, and establishing best practices for epic decomposition and project execution. ### Software Engineer II @ Indeed Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area • Delivered on key business goals (OKR) by resolving a critical scheduling bug and shipping a high-priority feature, unblocking the successful integration of the core Horizon platform. • Drove system reliability and performance by defining and executing critical Frontend Service Level Objectives (SLOs), securing buy-in from SRE, Product, and leadership. • Championed a culture of code quality and efficiency by introducing and leading weekly Mob • Programming sessions and improving development processes through new documentation standards and automation. ### Staff Software Engineer @ IBM Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area • Optimized Webpack configuration, improving build time by 100% and rebuild/hot-reloading by 2,900%. • Reduced application size from ~6 MB to ~300 KB. • Improved performance of our client-facing React applications in several regards, such as search engine optimization (SEO), time to interactive, first contentful paint, and speed of load between pages. • Led the modernization of the IBM Developer app using React and Webpack, which contributed to improved SEO and a faster, more interactive user experience. • Architected and launched a video pipeline for IBM Developer advocates, enabling seamless content uploads to IBM’s Watson Media platform ### Software Engineer - Cloud @ IBM Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Software Engineer - GBS @ IBM Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area • Crafted GolfTV Graph API using Apollo Server and AWS to enable worldwide GolfTV launch • Partnered with senior engineers through the full development and release cycle to deliver a modernized customer service agent portal used by hundreds of customer service agents • Implemented caching in United Airlines’ API, reducing average API response time by 30% ### Software Engineer @ Code for America Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Greater Chicago Area • Collaborated in an Agile environment to create web apps for non-profits using JS, Node.js, Express, CSS and HTML • Created unit tests to extend coverage of test suites (Jest) • Communicated with project manager to turn user stories into tasks resulting in attainable sprints ### Software Engineer Intern - Mobile Applications Development @ J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Fayetteville, Arkansas Area • Collaborated with the mobile development team to create cross-platform, real-time, data-responsive applications • Delivered on key initiatives to transition user experiences into React Native • Designed and implemented automated unit tests (Jest) and end-to-end tests (Appium) ### Research Assistant @ University of Arkansas Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Fayetteville, Arkansas Area • Developed novel methods of analysis and optimized assay quantification. • Collaborated with a 7-person team, receiving nationally competitive grant funds from NSF/FDA. • Capitalized various statistical measures of spread to determine extraction efficiency/viability of microdialysis probe sampling of Quorum sensing Homoserine Lactones during biofilm formation. • Presented findings at the American Chemical Society National Meeting. (See poster below) • Contributed material for presentation at 4th Stevens Conference on Bacteria-Material Interactions. (See Powerpoint below) ### Licensed Pharmacy Technician @ Mercy Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Rogers, Arkansas • Compounded intravenous medications to treat minor to chronic diseases in all departments of Mercy Hospital. • Collaborated with head nurses of each department to ensure that emergency medical supplies/medications were readily available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Coordinated with pharmacists to ensure that medications were properly compounded, titrated, stored, and documented to state standards. ### Student Mentor @ University of Arkansas-Multicultural Center Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Fayetteville, Arkansas Area • Fostered a positive living and learning community. • Mentored incoming freshmen transitioning to collegiate-level coursework. ## Education ### Certificate in Full-Stack Web Development in Full-Stack Web Development Northwestern University ### BS with Honors and Distinction in Biology/Biological Sciences University of Arkansas ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kaleb-kougl-7b3292151 - Portfolio: https://kaleb-kougl.appspot.com/ - GitHub: https://github.com/Kaleb-kougl --- Source: https://flows.cv/kalebkougl JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kalebkougl/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31