I like taking messy problems and turning them into tools that feel straightforward to use.
I am a web and interactive systems engineer based in San Antonio, living with my wife Clarissa, our cat Bunny, and our dog Hazel. I spend my days building voice-driven museum kiosks, CMS platforms for government health agencies, and AI tools like the ones on this site.
I've spent over a decade building interactive systems: museum kiosks, government CMS platforms, voice-driven characters, and, more recently, AI tools like RAG search and prompt security labs. My work shows up in children's museums, state health sites, and Smithsonian events.
Outside of work, I make furniture, play guitar, and cook vegetarian meals that are mostly successful. I like things that take patience: joinery, fermentation, long walks with the dog.
My Foundation
Much of my work has centered around designing and engineering interactive systems used by museums, festivals, and public institutions. This includes multi character AI driven voice kiosks, large format touchscreen map walls, and educational interactives built for high foot traffic environments. These projects shaped my approach to reliability, accessibility, and how technology supports real human exploration.
CMS & Government Platforms
DSHS Field Guide, Texas TCOLE, NACCHO Roots, The Right Time, Arkansas Birth Control
Large-scale Drupal and WordPress sites for public health agencies. Lots of content modeling, accessibility audits, and keeping things running for years.
Museums & Map-Based Storytelling
Smithsonian Craft Show, Berkeley County, NC250, Patriots Point, Liberty Trail
Touchscreen kiosks in museums and visitor centers. Usually involves maps, timelines, and making complicated history easy to browse.
Interactive Kiosks & Characters
Geary, Charleen, Humphrey, EarlyWorks, DoSeum Children's Museum
Voice-driven characters for museums. Kids ask questions, the character responds. Designed to survive sticky hands and endless "why?" loops.
Career Timeline
Interactive Knowledge
Web Engineer focused on interactive maps, museum installations, and AI driven kiosk systems. This is my primary role.
Brightleaf Group
Web Engineer contributing to secure government platforms. Work includes state health systems, accessibility compliance, and enterprise CMS upgrades.
Giddy
Web Engineer supporting health and wellness product platforms with accessible, mobile friendly experiences.
Beef Jerky Experience
Web Engineer responsible for improving a retail and e-commerce platform.
Neel Vora, LLC
Principal Web Engineer operating my own small creative and technical practice for occasional freelance projects.
Technical Expertise
AI Engineering
Web Architecture
Frontend
Backend & Data
My Story
What I Do
I build voice-driven museum kiosks, CMS platforms for government agencies, and AI tools. My work emphasizes reliability, accessibility, and systems that real people depend on daily.
Background
Sound engineering and business degrees (2018), plus five years managing teams at Guitar Center before transitioning to full-time development. That retail experience still shapes how I think about user experience.
Professional Path
I've worked across sectors including health tech (Giddy), retail (Beef Jerky Experience), museums (Interactive Knowledge), government (Brightleaf Group), and web agencies (Monarch Digital).
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in challenging projects that make technology more accessible. If you're working on something in healthcare, government, or cultural institutions, let's talk.
Beyond the Code
Woodworking
10+ projects built since summer 2025, my newest creative outlet
Music
Musician, songwriter, and producer. I play guitar, keyboard, drums, and dabble in music production
Pet Parent
Proud dad to Bunny the cat and Hazel the dog
Married Life
Living my best life with my wife Clarissa (clarissaflores.me) in San Antonio
Vegetarian Cooking
Exploring whole foods and Indian-inspired dishes
Continuous Learning
Always exploring new technologies and frameworks
Beyond Client Work
Personal projects, courses, and creative pursuits outside of engineering consulting.
Let's Build Something Amazing
Whether you have a project in mind or just want to chat about tech, I'm always excited to connect with fellow developers and creators.