RAFAEL CORPORAN
AI Systems Architect
Enterprise AI Systems Architect with over a decade of verified tenure mapping secure digital infrastructure, scaling robust cloud topologies, and embedding deep-tier Large Language Models (LLMs) into production ecosystems. Expert across automated Infrastructure as Code (IaC), zero-trust networks, and real-time distributed data loops. Proven proficiency guiding mission-critical engineering pipelines and matching high-level executive strategy with technical deployment.
- CSS 3
- HTML 5
- React
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Web Components
- CSS-in-JS
- React Native
- Flutter
- Node.js
- Python (FastAPI, Django)
- Go, Rust
- WebSockets, WebRTC
- WebAssembly
- Internet marketing
- PhpMyAdmin
- AWS, Azure
- Vercel, Netlify
- Cloudflare
- Lambda
- Cloudflare Workers
- Vercel (v0)
- Docker, GitHub Actions
- Databases: SQL, NoSQL
- AI Prompt Engineering
AI Systems Architect / Full Stack Engineer
Forger Digital
Sep 2021 – Present
- Designed and shipped high-availability enterprise platforms spanning global secure AI integration, deep cloud systems, and edge telemetry.
- Cut network operational detection gaps by 70% via Prometheus and Grafana dashboards.
- Reduced cloud infrastructure delivery cycles by 85% with custom AWS + Terraform automated pipelines.
- Engineered a zero-trust IoT authentication gateway using automated MQTT certificates.
- Boosted system uptime by 20% using PyTorch-driven industrial predictive anomaly engines.
- Decreased client support latency metrics by 60% by engineering a production RAG agent loop with WebSockets.
Lead Cloud & AI Engineer
Freelance Engineering
Sep 2021 – 2026
Data Visualization Converter — Python, Pandas, D3.js
Converted messy legacy datasets into production interactive analytics visuals.
Financial Analytics System — Plaid API, Chart.js
Formed secure bank-grade API integrations tracking micro-transaction data live.
Global Edge Redirect Engine — Node.js, Redis, Cloudflare Workers
Achieved sub-millisecond route optimization thresholds using distributed serverless edge functions.
Online Video Processing Tool — FFmpeg, WebAssembly
Built a high-throughput in-browser media transcoding engine via WASM compilation.
VoIP Network Project Lead
Udara NYC
Mar 2019 – Sep 2021
Architected multi-node telecom arrays using secure DigitalOcean infrastructure. Designed resilient VPN transit pathways and managed high-capacity failover registrations while directing a core team of 5 network deployment specialists.
IT Specialist / Web Admin
Tech Alliance NYC
Apr 2014 – Sep 2017
Governed full systems infrastructure across corporate Linux and Windows nodes. Implemented automated database recovery procedures with native Bash script crons and executed scalable SUSE Linux Oracle infrastructure environments.
Systems Engineer & Admin
DP World Caucedo
Oct 2003 – May 2007
Promoted from heavy machinery logistics to Lead Networks within 24 months. Deployed massive server environments, handled full Cisco routing infrastructure matrices (OSPF/EIGRP/NAT), and oversaw corporate Directory/DNS infrastructure topology.
TIMELINE REGISTRY: FEBRUARY 2003 - NOVEMBER 2025
Network Infrastructure & Hardware
Voice, Data & Systems
Feb 2003 - Nov 2025
Panduit Network: Formerly Voice and Data Cabling configuration.
Cisco Academy / ITLA: Completed full system track for HP IT Essentials I (PC Hardware and Software) and HP IT Essentials II (Network Operating Systems).
CompTIA: Certified CompTIA A+ hardware technician infrastructure registry.
Network Security & Linux Administration
Cisco Academy / ITLA
Systems Training Matrix
Core specialization in Network Security I and Network Security II protocols. Deployed enterprise open-source systems specializing in GNU/Linux Structure and Linux Red Hat 7 enterprise cluster topologies.
Enterprise Systems Administration
Test-Out Verification
Server Environment Track
Mastery validation across critical enterprise servers: Managing & Maintaining Windows Server 2003, Planning a Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure, and Installing, Configuring & Administering Windows XP Pro.
Academic Degrees & Higher Education
Operations & Engineering
University Registry
UNICDA (Dominican American University): Earned Diploma in Management of Operations.
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC): Completed comprehensive Network Associate academic framework.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco System Academy
Full 1–4 Track Certification
Completed full specialized track: CCNA 1: Networking Basics, CCNA 2: Routers and Routing Basics, CCNA 3: Switching Basics & Intermediate Routing, and CCNA 4: WAN Technologies. Fully verified specialization to install, configure, & troubleshoot Cisco network devices.
Advanced AI Trainings & Architectures
OpenAI & Google Cloud
Deep Automation Academy
OpenAI Academy: Advanced Prompt Engineering and enterprise Workflow Automation production strategies.
Google Cloud AI: Specialized AI Implementation & Production Scale Deployment frameworks.
Anthropic Claude AI Specialization
Anthropic Claude Academy
Model Context Protocol Core
Completed full advanced track covering AI Fluency, Claude API, Bedrock, Vertex AI, and Model Context Protocol ecosystems.
Anthropic Claude Certificates
Anthropic Claude Academy
20 verified completions
ANTHROPIC (Claude Code)
- AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations
- Claude Code in Action
- Claude with Amazon Bedrock
- Claude with Google Cloud's Vertex AI
- Claude with the Anthropic API
- Introduction to Model Context Protocol
- Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics
- Teaching AI Fluency
- Claude 101
- Claude Platform 101
- Claude Code 101
- Introduction to Agent Skills
- Introduction to Subagents
- Introduction to Claude Cowork
- AI Fluency: AI Capabilities & Limitations
- AI Fluency for Builders
- AI Fluency for Nonprofits
- AI Fluency for Small Businesses
- Claude on Google Cloud
- Building with the Claude API