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reedbc1/README.md

👋 Hi, I’m Brendan

I’m a software developer who builds practical web applications, data tools, and automations. Many of my projects begin with a real workflow problem—particularly in libraries and public services—and explore how software can make that process faster, clearer, and easier for non-technical users.

I recently earned a Master of Science in Data Analytics. My interests span web development, API integration, databases, applied AI, analytics, and user-centered software design.

Areas of Focus

  • Building web applications with Python, Flask, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
  • Integrating REST APIs and external data services
  • Developing applied AI and retrieval-augmented generation prototypes
  • Working with SQL, relational databases, and data-processing workflows
  • Designing accessible tools for non-technical users
  • Translating operational problems into practical software

Tech Stack

Languages and Web

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • HTML and CSS
  • Google Apps Script

Application Development

  • Flask
  • Streamlit
  • REST APIs
  • ArcGIS APIs
  • Automated testing
  • Object-oriented programming

AI and NLP

  • OpenAI API
  • LangChain
  • Retrieval-augmented generation
  • Embeddings and semantic search
  • Text analysis and summarization

Data and Analytics

  • SQL Server and SQLite
  • Pandas and NumPy
  • Jupyter Notebooks
  • Tableau
  • Data cleaning, transformation, and visualization

Tools and Platforms

  • Git and GitHub
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Linux-based development environments

Featured Projects

Web Applications and Software

  • Registration Finder — Staff-facing web application that integrates mapping and geocoding APIs to streamline library customer registration. The application is used across 20 branches and supports approximately 2,000–3,000 uses per month.

  • AI Reader’s Advisory — Personal prototype exploring LLM-assisted library catalog search, relational database design, and natural-language discovery.

  • Public-Records RAG Assistant — Personal retrieval-augmented generation prototype for finding and summarizing information from public board documents.

  • Android Upload Helper — Mobile application designed to simplify document uploads for public library printing.

Data and Analysis

Current Development

  • Library Item Database — API-driven application for collecting, storing, and querying library item metadata.

What I’m Looking For

I’m interested in software development opportunities involving web applications, APIs, data, AI, or workflow automation. I’m especially drawn to work where understanding users and organizational needs is as important as implementing the technical solution.

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  1. RegistrationFinder RegistrationFinder Public

    Helper tool for library staff to streamline patron registration.

    Python

  2. AIReaderAdvisory AIReaderAdvisory Public

    Uses OpenAI to provide reader's advisory within a specific library.

    Python

  3. BoardDocs BoardDocs Public

    RAG App that answers user queries using library board meeting minutes.

    Python

  4. InventoryTracking InventoryTracking Public

    Inventory analysis and management for a diaper bank distribution center.

    Jupyter Notebook

  5. PublicLibraryDashboard PublicLibraryDashboard Public

    Explores available data for public libraries in 2022 from IMLS.

  6. UploadHelper UploadHelper Public

    Android web browser to help manage file uploads to websites.

    Kotlin