Stephen Hack

About Stephen Hack

As a full-stack engineer with a strong foundation in Java, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks like React and Angular, I\'m dedicated to crafting robust and scalable applications. I\'m experienced in both front-end and back-end development, with a keen eye for user experience and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code. I\'ve honed my skills across diverse projects, from building data-driven web applications for government agencies to creating interactive visualizations and streamlining workflows for commercial clients. I\'m always seeking new challenges and opportunities to expand my technical expertise in a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Experience

1. Principal Ai Full Stack Software Engineer

   General Dynamics Information Technology

   Mar 2025 — Present · Sterling, VA, US

   As a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer at GDIT, I drive the development of a critical platform for the Department of State, enabling high-level offices to access and analyze various security reports. I designed, built, and deployed an LLM-powered chatbot using FastAPI and Streamlit within a classified network, serving 20 users. I also deployed and configured OpenWebUI with Ollama to expand AI/ML capabilities across the Bureau.Began as a contract-to-hire employee through Kforce, converted to a full-time GDIT employee on October 6, 2025.

Education

• University of Maryland

  Master's of Professional Studies, Geospatial Information Science

• Villanova University

  Master's Certificate, IS/IT Project Management

• James Madison University

  B. S, Integrated Science and Technology