Steven Kellems

About Steven Kellems

As an AI Engineer with 10+ years of full-stack development experience, I specialize in building cloud-based AI solutions that bridge business needs and technical innovation. Currently, I’m leading the design and development of IAM self-service portals integrated with Large Language Models (LLMs), leveraging cloud services and secure microservice architectures to automate workflows.I bring a proven track record in- Full-stack engineering: Architecting robust backend APIs (C#/.NET, Python) and creating dynamic, user-friendly frontends (React, TypeScript, Vue.js)- AI-driven development: Embedding LLMs and generative AI into enterprise applications for smarter, user-centric experiences- Cloud & security solutions: Delivering secure, scalable IAM applications and cloud-native architectures using modern DevOps practices.My linguistics background informs my work in natural language processing and prompt engineering, enabling me to create AI systems that are both technically sound and contextually nuanced. Beyond hands-on engineering, I’m passionate about mentoring teams, leading Agile development, and turning complex requirements into innovative, production-ready solutions.As I continue advancing in AI engineering, I’m committed to applying my expertise in full-stack development, cloud security, and AI integration to build the next generation of intelligent systems.

Experience

1. Lead Software Engineer (Ai & Iam)

   Wells Fargo

   Sep 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Lead full-stack development of scalable, secure cloud-native applications using React, REST APIs, microservices, and modern DevOps practices. Integrate AI capabilities, including Large Language Models (LLMs), into enterprise applications to deliver intelligent, user-centric solutions. Provide technical leadership and Agile mentorship, driving Scrum best practices, code quality, and team performance across distributed teams. Architect and deliver IAM self-service portal applications with intuitive UX/UI, responsive design, and robust security controls. Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, UX designers, and technology leadership to deliver high-impact, innovative solutions aligned with business goals.

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  BS, Psychology and Italian

  2003 — 2008

• Georgetown University

  MA, Linguistics

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Linguistics
• Css
• Native Advertising
• Political Campaigns
• Research
• Nonprofits
• Sociolinguistics
• Facebook
• Content Marketing
• Online Advocacy
• Social Media
• Digital Marketing
• Html
• Email Marketing
• Politics
• Social Media Marketing
• Qualitative Research
• Editing
• Digital Strategy
• Discourse Analysis