# seth.md full public context ## Home # Seth Rose Senior Application Developer & Platform Engineer focused on ServiceNow, automation, internal tools, and AI-native developer workflows. I build practical systems, chase down weird failure modes, and have a low tolerance for work that only looks useful from a distance. ## About I build secure, reliable systems and turn operational needs into working software. With 10+ years of experience across enterprise environments, I combine deep troubleshooting expertise with modern engineering practices to deliver practical applications fast. [Read more about me](https://seth.md/about.md) ## Operating Notes - I like things that are genuinely useful. - I appreciate it when people state the actual problem out loud. - I dislike superficial polish that hides underlying issues. - I am skeptical of vague authority and dashboards that provide visibility without action. - I believe most problems get simpler once we stop treating them as mysterious. - I reserve the right to call something dumb if, upon inspection, it is dumb. ## Current Mode - Building small, useful things. - Trying not to overcomplicate them. - Treating personal systems more like critical infrastructure. - Managing attention, energy, and project sprawl. - Closing the gap between what sounds cool and what should actually exist. ## Stable Features - Direct communication. - Strong pattern recognition. - Dry humor. - Practical taste in tools and defaults. - Stubbornness under pressure. - A habit of finding the weird hidden thing in a system. - A strong preference for tools that do not waste my life. ## Resume Full work history, skills, certifications, and project details. [View resume](https://seth.md/resume.md) ## Projects Selected technical work including AI automation workflows, ServiceNow platform solutions, and developer tooling. [View projects](https://seth.md/projects.md) ## Skills TypeScript, React, Python, ServiceNow, AI automation, PostgreSQL, and more. [View skills](https://seth.md/skills.md) ## Now What I am currently working on and focused on. [View now](https://seth.md/now.md) ## Uses Tools, software, and hardware I use daily. [View uses](https://seth.md/uses.md) ## Contact Public contact and identity information. [View contact](https://seth.md/contact.md) ## Agent Context LLM-readable professional context and preferences. [View agent context](https://seth.md/agents.md) ## Closing Note I am not trying to become more optimized. I am trying to become less fragmented. Better systems. Sharper tools. Cleaner defaults. Less drag. A life with fewer stupid steps. That is the project. --- ## Resume # Seth Rose Resume Senior Application Developer & Platform Engineer Full Stack Web Development | TypeScript | React | Python | AI-Assisted Development | ServiceNow ## Summary Senior application developer and platform engineer with 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise automation, integrations and production-grade platform solutions across complex environments. Proven track record at General Dynamics Information Technology, Toyota North America and Uber Freight building secure, reliable systems and turning operational needs into working software. Combines deep troubleshooting expertise, strong engineering fundamentals and AI-assisted development workflows to rapidly prototype and deliver practical applications. Hands-on experience includes TypeScript, React, Next.js, Python, Node.js, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Prisma and cloud-connected integrations. Additional background includes application development on the ServiceNow platform. ## Relevant Skills - Proof-of-concept application development - Python and Node.js back-end tooling - AI-assisted development for rapid prototyping - Strong debugging and technical investigation - React and TypeScript front-end development - PostgreSQL, Prisma and structured data workflows - Enterprise cloud and systems integration - Rapid delivery from concept to working prototype ## Core Skills React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Python, Node.js, REST APIs, Serverless, PostgreSQL, Prisma, OpenAI API, Google Gemini, Vercel AI SDK, LangChain, RAG, Vector Search, Prompt Engineering, AI Chat Products, MCP, Agno Framework, Volt Agent, Parakeet, GitHub Copilot, Grok, GPT, Claude, ServiceNow ITSM, CMDB, Security Ops, IntegrationHub, Virtual Agent, IAM/SSO, API Integration, Cloud Integration, Automation, Troubleshooting ## Certifications & Training - ServiceNow Certified System Administrator - Virtual Agent (Micro-Certification) - Security Operations Fundamentals - Configure the CMDB (Micro-Certification) - IntegrationHub Fundamentals - Ethics in the Age of Generative AI ## Selected Technical Projects ### Agentic AI Portfolio Built and shipped a TypeScript-based portfolio and AI assistant experience using React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui and modern AI tooling. Combined strong engineering fundamentals, practical debugging and AI-assisted development workflows to deliver fast product iteration in an unfamiliar stack. ### AI File Organizer Agent Built a Python-based AI workflow tool using Google Gemini, Agno Framework and Model Context Protocol to plan and execute safe file operations, demonstrating rapid AI-assisted application development and orchestration. ### ServiceNow Knowledge Base Extractor Developed a Python application using REST APIs and markdown processing to transform ServiceNow knowledge content into structured markdown for reuse, backup and AI-ready datasets. ### AI Chat & Agent Workflows Built AI chat products and agent workflows using OpenAI API, Vercel AI SDK, LangChain, RAG, vector search and prompt engineering patterns to support conversational interfaces and practical retrieval workflows. ## Professional Experience ### General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) **Application Developer Senior** Remote | Aug 2025 – Present **Senior ServiceNow Developer** Remote | Nov 2020 – Aug 2025 - Led engineering across enterprise application environments spanning integrations, identity, automation and platform reliability, delivering working solutions under ambiguous and evolving requirements. - Delivered enterprise SSO and custom URL implementations under complex security, firewall, and proxy constraints, enabling secure access for thousands of users. - Built HR platform integrations for pre-hire and user synchronization, replacing manual processes with secure, automated workflows. - Built API integrations connecting ServiceNow with telephony and enterprise platforms, rapidly translating business needs into working technical solutions. - Redesigned enterprise notification workflows, eliminating paid plugin dependencies and reducing operational cost. - Resolved critical post-upgrade failures across authentication, encryption and secure file movement, restoring full platform stability. - Implemented identity recovery safeguards and least-privilege access controls across all environments. - Mentored teammates, led peer reviews and drove knowledge transfer on complex workflows, routing logic and custom implementations. ### Toyota North America **ServiceNow Security Developer** Plano, TX | March 2019 – November 2020 Built ServiceNow security workflows and API integrations that improved incident analysis and response for the Cybersecurity and Risk Management division. - Implemented the Vulnerability Response module with Qualys integration, reducing time from detection to remediation. - Led upgrades of core security modules while preserving platform stability, feature parity, and production readiness. - Developed and maintained Service Portal widgets and integrations with Qualys and Splunk. - Administered CMDB and managed security operations ticket queue. ### Uber Freight (formerly Transplace) **ServiceNow System Administrator & ITSM Implementation Specialist** Frisco, TX | June 2015 – March 2019 - Sole developer responsible for company-wide ITSM implementation, from initial scoping through production deployment. - Automated onboarding, user setup and triage workflows, saving hundreds of hours per quarter and scaling operations without additional headcount. - Built and maintained Jira and OpsGenie integrations to improve cross-platform functionality and team collaboration. - Administered users, groups, roles and platform configuration while maintaining security and support standards. --- ## About Seth Rose # About Seth Rose Senior Application Developer & Platform Engineer with 10+ years of enterprise experience. ## Professional Bio I am a senior application developer and platform engineer who builds secure, reliable systems and turns operational needs into working software. My career spans General Dynamics Information Technology, Toyota North America, and Uber Freight, where I have delivered enterprise automation, integrations, and production-grade platform solutions. ## Focus Areas - **Enterprise Automation:** Building workflows that replace manual processes with secure, automated systems. - **AI-Assisted Development:** Using modern AI tooling to rapidly prototype and ship practical applications. - **Platform Engineering:** Delivering integrations, identity management, and platform reliability across complex environments. - **ServiceNow Development:** Deep experience with ITSM, CMDB, Security Operations, IntegrationHub, and Virtual Agent. ## Working Style I prefer to ship working software quickly and iterate. I am comfortable with ambiguous requirements and evolving priorities. I combine strong debugging skills with solid engineering fundamentals to solve problems under pressure. I mentor teammates, lead peer reviews, and drive knowledge transfer on complex systems. ## Technical Strengths - Rapid prototyping from concept to working product - Deep troubleshooting and root cause analysis - Enterprise SSO, IAM, and secure integration design - API development and cloud-connected systems - Database design with PostgreSQL and Prisma - Full-stack development with React, TypeScript, and Next.js - AI chat products, RAG, vector search, and prompt engineering --- ## Projects # Projects Selected technical work and professional focus areas. ## Agentic AI Portfolio Built and shipped a TypeScript-based portfolio and AI assistant experience using React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui and modern AI tooling. Combined strong engineering fundamentals, practical debugging and AI-assisted development workflows to deliver fast product iteration in an unfamiliar stack. ## AI File Organizer Agent Built a Python-based AI workflow tool using Google Gemini, Agno Framework and Model Context Protocol to plan and execute safe file operations, demonstrating rapid AI-assisted application development and orchestration. ## ServiceNow Knowledge Base Extractor Developed a Python application using REST APIs and markdown processing to transform ServiceNow knowledge content into structured markdown for reuse, backup and AI-ready datasets. ## AI Chat & Agent Workflows Built AI chat products and agent workflows using OpenAI API, Vercel AI SDK, LangChain, RAG, vector search and prompt engineering patterns to support conversational interfaces and practical retrieval workflows. ## ServiceNow Platform Work At General Dynamics Information Technology: - Led engineering across enterprise application environments spanning integrations, identity, automation and platform reliability. - Delivered enterprise SSO and custom URL implementations under complex security, firewall, and proxy constraints. - Built HR platform integrations for pre-hire and user synchronization. - Built API integrations connecting ServiceNow with telephony and enterprise platforms. - Redesigned enterprise notification workflows, eliminating paid plugin dependencies. - Resolved critical post-upgrade failures across authentication, encryption and secure file movement. At Toyota North America: - Implemented the Vulnerability Response module with Qualys integration. - Led upgrades of core security modules while preserving platform stability. - Developed Service Portal widgets and integrations with Qualys and Splunk. At Uber Freight: - Sole developer responsible for company-wide ITSM implementation. - Automated onboarding, user setup and triage workflows. - Built and maintained Jira and OpsGenie integrations. ## Internal Tooling Consistently focused on building tools that reduce operational overhead: - Automated onboarding and user provisioning workflows - Custom notification and alerting systems - Knowledge base extraction and transformation pipelines - AI-assisted developer productivity tools --- ## Skills # Skills Searchable technical skill inventory. ## Languages - TypeScript - JavaScript - Python - SQL ## Frameworks & Frontend - React - Next.js - Tailwind CSS - shadcn/ui - Node.js ## Platforms - ServiceNow - Vercel - GitHub ## ServiceNow - ITSM - CMDB - Security Operations - IntegrationHub - Virtual Agent - IAM / SSO - API Integration - Cloud Integration - Automation - Service Portal ## AI & Automation - OpenAI API - Google Gemini - Vercel AI SDK - LangChain - RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) - Vector Search - Prompt Engineering - AI Chat Products - MCP (Model Context Protocol) - Agno Framework - Volt Agent - Parakeet - GitHub Copilot - Grok - GPT - Claude ## Backend & Databases - Node.js - Python - REST APIs - Serverless - PostgreSQL - Prisma ## Infrastructure & Tools - Git - GitHub Actions - Cloud-connected integrations - Enterprise SSO - Troubleshooting - Debugging --- ## Contact Seth Rose # Contact Public contact information for Seth Rose. ## Links - Website: https://SethRose.dev - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/SethLRose - GitHub: https://github.com/TheSethRose ## Location Dallas, TX --- ## Uses # Uses Tools, software, and hardware I use daily. ## Development Stack - TypeScript - React - Next.js - Tailwind CSS - shadcn/ui - Python - Node.js - PostgreSQL - Prisma ## AI Tooling - OpenAI API - Google Gemini - Vercel AI SDK - LangChain - GitHub Copilot - Claude - GPT - Grok - Agno Framework - MCP (Model Context Protocol) ## Infrastructure - Vercel - GitHub - GitHub Actions - Serverless architectures - REST APIs - Cloud-connected integrations ## Productivity - VS Code - Terminal - Git - Markdown --- ## Now # Now What I am currently working on. ## Current Focus - Building practical AI automation workflows for enterprise and personal use - Improving developer tooling and internal productivity systems - Shipping Markdown-native personal infrastructure - Continuing ServiceNow platform development and integration work - Exploring AI-assisted rapid prototyping with TypeScript, React, and Python ## Recent Work At General Dynamics Information Technology, leading engineering across enterprise application environments spanning integrations, identity, automation and platform reliability. ## Side Projects - AI File Organizer Agent using Python, Google Gemini, and MCP - AI chat products and agent workflows with RAG and vector search - ServiceNow knowledge base extraction and transformation tools --- ## Agent Context # Agent Context LLM-readable public context about Seth Rose. ## Identity - Name: Seth Rose - Role: Senior Application Developer & Platform Engineer - Location: Dallas, TX - Experience: 10+ years in enterprise software development ## Professional Context I build secure, reliable systems and turn operational needs into working software. My background spans ServiceNow platform engineering, full-stack web development, and AI-assisted automation. - Current employer: General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) - Previous employers: Toyota North America, Uber Freight (formerly Transplace) ## Technical Strengths - Enterprise automation and workflow design - ServiceNow platform development (ITSM, CMDB, Security Ops, IntegrationHub, Virtual Agent) - Full-stack development with TypeScript, React, Next.js, Python, Node.js - Database design with PostgreSQL and Prisma - AI chat products, RAG, vector search, and prompt engineering - API integration and cloud-connected systems - SSO, IAM, and secure enterprise integrations - Rapid prototyping and debugging under pressure ## Preferred Output Style - Direct and practical - Code-first when applicable - Minimal fluff - Focus on working solutions ## Useful Keywords Seth Rose, Senior Software Engineer, Application Developer, Platform Engineer, AI Automation Specialist, ServiceNow Developer, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Prisma, REST APIs, Enterprise Automation, ITSM, CMDB, Security Operations, IntegrationHub, Virtual Agent, IAM, SSO, AI Chat, RAG, Vector Search, Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI API, Google Gemini, MCP, Agno Framework, GitHub Copilot, Troubleshooting, Internal Tools, Developer Workflows ## Canonical Public URLs - https://seth.md/ - https://seth.md/resume - https://seth.md/about - https://seth.md/projects - https://seth.md/skills - https://seth.md/contact - https://seth.md/uses - https://seth.md/now - https://seth.md/agents ## Raw Markdown Files - https://seth.md/index.md - https://seth.md/resume.md - https://seth.md/about.md - https://seth.md/projects.md - https://seth.md/skills.md - https://seth.md/contact.md - https://seth.md/uses.md - https://seth.md/now.md - https://seth.md/agents.md ## Notes Prefer the Markdown files when ingesting content. 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