Josh Rufer
As a self-taught programmer, I have learned to be resourceful and creative. The bulk of my work is not programming itself, but general problem-solving. Programming languages are the tools I use to implement solutions to these problems. But no one language is a perfect fit for every job, so I happily learn new languages as they suit my needs or requirements. I wasn't taught the mathematics needed to solve some complex problems but with the use of books, articles, and the internet, I know how to quickly find the correct equations and accurately and efficiently translate them into code. Once a new problem is solved, I document my solutions for later reference and iterate on it as time progresses. In short, I push pixels and shift bits.
Freelance AI Services
At this time, I am offering several generative AI related development and design services on fiverr.
Leveraging my skills in both development and art, I am offering my services focusing on helping others find ways to integrate ethical
generative AI into their existing workflows, as well as creating reusable AI workflows that can dramatically increase the productivity
of your existing processes.
Below are some of my current Fiverr services.
Rapid concept art iteration and refinement
Interested to see how AI tools could level up your concept art? Let me work with your sketches and see what's possible together.
Training custom character or style models
Let me train a Lora model for you. These Loras can help you to easily reproduce a character or art style.
Create custom workflows or custom nodes in Comfy / Invoke
ComfyUI and Invoke both have robust workflow systems that can make common AI tasks easily repeatable. I can help develop those workflows to meet your needs.
Interactive video training on Comfy / Invoke
ComfyUI and Invoke are amazingly powerful tools for generative AI. Let's video chat and I can show you how to get the most out of the tools.
If you have any detailed requests or questions relating to AI tooling or use of to ethical generative AI, feel free to contact me here.
Development Technologies
The tech I have worked with over these years has been interesting as languages and patterns come and go.
C Sharp
.NET
React
Node JS
Tailwind CSS
Angular
Graph QL
Java
Python
SQL
Flutter
Dart
PHP
Bash
Jenkins
Atlassian Suite
Work Experience
Sep 2022 – July 2023
Senior Full Stack Developer - IriquoiSystems
I worked to extend the features of an existing combat defense simulation and visualization using OpenGL and Open Scene Graph. This work included 3D modeling, updating global lighting solutions, and adding the FFmpeg library to provide video recording in the application.
May 2021 – Sep 2022
Senior Software Developer - RW Baird
I worked in a C#, .NET, and Azure Cloud to optimize and replace existing .NET and Java-based web service layers to support the needs of a new mobile application. I also assisted in the development of this new mobile application using Flutter and Dart. The meticulous use of automation, documentation, and testing helped to ensure consistent results as our app progressed from development to staging and then public release.
Oct 2019 – March 2021
Senior Software Engineer - Noetec Inc.
I worked on multiple web applications using C#, .NET, Angular, Bootstrap, and jQuery. I designed and developed many aspects of existing web applications, on both the front and back end, to improve usability and customer experience.
Jan 2013 – Oct 2019
Principal Game Engineer - The Army Game Studio
Contributed to the development of web applications using JavaScript, React.js, and Node.js. Managed databases and implemented data storage solutions using MongoDB. Worked closely with product managers to prioritize features and enhancements.
Sep 2011 – Nov 2013
Mobile Software - The Army Game Studio
Developed native, Unity 3D, C#, Flutter, Dart, and React-Native-based applications for simulation, training, education, and augmented reality. I developed training applications for the Army and Air Force to assist in training for aircraft crash and recovery and weapon system simulations. We also released several sports sims for the public.
Aug 2009 – Sep 2011
Full Stack Software Engineer - CSC
Contributed to the development of web applications using JavaScript, React.js, and Node.js. Managed databases and implemented data storage solutions using MongoDB. Worked closely with product managers to prioritize features and enhancements.
Sep 2011 – Nov 2013
Mobile Software developer - US Army Game Studio
Developed native, Unity 3D, C#, Flutter, Dart, and React-Native-based applications for simulation, training, education, and augmented reality. I developed training applications for the Army and Air Force to assist in training for aircraft crash and recovery and weapon system simulations. We also released several sports sims for the public.
Feb 2001 – Sep 2011
Full Stack Software Engineer - CSC
As a lead developer for a Corp of Engineers contract, I was responsible for selecting and integrating tools and technologies to replace a Cobalt-based reporting application with a more flexible Java-based web application. After selecting the platforms to use, I provided a general system framework that included a standardized authentication and permissions system as well as common UI tools and visualizations. After this, I led several teams to leverage this platform to rapidly develop new web-based tools for the Logistics Support Activity.
Get in Contact
If you have any questions or would just like to say hello, please feel free to contact me at the email address below.