Zaytun AI (formerly LIVEr) 
Senior Backend Engineer (Contract), Zaytun AI, Dec 2024 – Mar 2025
- Built a vector search-based recommendation system leveraging LLM embeddings to match users with personalized short-form food video content and local restaurants, supporting a TikTok-style platform
- Migrated from Vertex AI Vector Search to Qdrant, reducing infrastructure costs and improving deployment flexibility
- Designed and deployed backend services on Firebase and Google Cloud, including authentication, real-time data sync, and push notifications for iOS launch