Tuni Kern
Principal Software Engineer
Hi, I'm Tuni Kern, an innovative Principal Software Engineer and AI/ML leader with a passion for architecting scalable solutions that drive real business impact. I specialize in full-stack development, AI-native applications, and workflow automation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges.
Professional Journey
My journey in technology started with a strong foundation in Computer Engineering, fueling my drive to build robust, distributed systems in dynamic environments. With over 8 years of experience, I've led cross-functional teams, mentored talent, and delivered high-impact projects across full-stack engineering, cloud deployment, and AI/ML integration, always with a "builder" mindset focused on innovation and customer needs.
Experience
Owner & Fractional CTO
Allytic.ai • April 2025 - Present
Founded and led an AI and automation agency, architecting distributed AI-native applications for clients. Directed teams in designing scalable, secure solutions using Node.js, Python, AWS, and tools like n8n and Make.com, resulting in significant revenue growth (e.g., 46% profit increase for a vending client and $12,600/month for a childcare client). Drove adoption of LLMs, LangChain, and Prompt Engineering while mentoring engineers on code quality and emerging technologies.
Full Stack Web Developer
Wellness Vending Solutions • January 2017 - Present
Developed and maintained distributed vending management applications using JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, and React. Implemented responsive UX/UI with Flexbox/Grid for high performance and availability. Configured Linux/Ubuntu servers with NGINX for secure deployments and collaborated with operations teams to deliver business-critical features.
Front End Web Developer
Tiny Trots Childcare • August 2019 - June 2021
Enhanced customer acquisition through SEO optimization and web presence improvements, growing the client base by 30% in six months. Designed intuitive, accessible user interfaces in partnership with marketing and business stakeholders.
Education
B.S. in Computer Engineering
Mississippi State University
Skills
Interests
Beyond coding, I enjoy hiking, spending time with my family, and diving into all things AI and automation related. I'm always exploring new tools and innovations in these areas to fuel both my professional and personal growth.