Kaleb Kougl

About Kaleb Kougl

As a Senior Software Engineer, I specialize in the intersection of cutting-edge AI and sophisticated front-end development. I architect and lead the creation of high-impact, full-stack systems, with a proven track record of driving technical strategy for scalable microfrontend platforms and designing secure API gateways that bring AI capabilities to life.My recent work in AI involves leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) like Google Gemini, developing autonomous AI agents with LangChain, and implementing vector databases like ChromaDB for advanced semantic search. On the front-end, I excel at building responsive, efficient user interfaces and optimizing application performance. I am passionate about the entire development lifecycle, from prompt engineering and AI model integration to creating intuitive UIs that harness the power of intelligent systems.I thrive on mentoring engineering teams to bridge the gap between innovative AI solutions and exceptional front-end execution. I\'m always excited to connect with others who are passionate about building the next generation of intelligent applications.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer (Swe 2-ii)

   Indeed

   Dec 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Contributed to a strategic initiative to externalize core AI capabilities through a secure gateway, enabling third-party client and agent-based integrations with internal AI platforms.• Led the end-to-end, full-stack development of an internal analytics troubleshooting browser extension (React, Manifest V3), creating a single-click workflow that replaced a cumbersome manual process.• Co-architected the migration to OneHost, the company\'s standard microfrontend UI platform, partnering with the principal architect to define a new, scalable architecture• Spearheaded the technical execution for the OneHost migration, leading a team of 6 engineers to establish a new, scalable architecture using Webpack 5 Federated Modules and GraphQL.• Drove the successful execution of the migration to the Luxon library for standardized timezone handling, a strategic move that unblocked critical integration with the Horizon platform.• Elevated team capability and velocity by mentoring multiple engineers, providing technical leadership training, and establishing best practices for epic decomposition and project execution.

Education

• Northwestern University

  Certificate in Full-Stack Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development

  2018 — 2018

• University of Arkansas

  BS with Honors and Distinction, Biology/Biological Sciences

  2014 — 2017