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Software Architect · 40 Years

Building software
with purpose

Architect, engineer, and engineering leader with four decades of experience turning complex problems into clean, scalable solutions. Currently focused on AI integration and legacy modernization.

AI Integration Architecture Full-Stack Leadership Modernization
Fred Lackey
40+
Years in Tech
100+
GitHub Repos
4
Decades of Impact
10k+
Skydiving Jumps

AI Projects

AI Project

Knowledge Builder

An AI-powered system for constructing structured knowledge bases from unstructured sources. Transforms raw information into queryable, interconnected knowledge graphs.

AI Project

Career Coach

An intelligent career advisory tool that provides personalized guidance for software professionals. Leverages AI to analyze career trajectories and recommend growth paths.

Career Path

Full history →
2021 – Present
Senior Software Engineer
CISA / Department of Homeland Security
2006 – 2018
Co-Founder & Technical Lead
Spotless
1994 – 1996
Software Engineer
Arcada / Backup Exec

Beyond the Code

All hobbies →
🏉
Martial Arts
Since age 5
Skydiving
10,000+ jumps
🎸
Music & DJing
Turntables & production
Motorcycling
Two wheels, open road