# Sam Clemente (@samclemente.me)

Profile: https://sifa.id/p/samclemente.me
Headline: Product-Minded AI Prototyper & Full-Stack Engineer | Founder, Stygian Tech | Integration Engineer, Epic

## About

I’m a product-minded AI prototyper, full-stack engineer, and founder building software that helps people navigate, understand, and act on the web.

At Epic, I work as an Integration Engineer and serve as the OpTime and Anesthesia Interface Implementation Owner. I own company-wide implementation guidance, review integrations across Epic’s customer base, consult on complex technical issues, and lead escalations involving surgical and anesthesia interfaces. My work combines systems thinking, technical communication, and the judgment required to make high-stakes integrations reliable in production.

Outside of Epic, I founded Stygian Tech, where I take products from an initial idea through research, experience design, architecture, implementation, deployment, and ongoing operations. My current work centers on the open social web, AI-assisted software development, interoperable systems, and user-owned data. Projects include The Social Wire, L@tr.link, Skej, MyContextProtocol, PDS Viewer, and the broader Atelier application suite.

I use frontier AI across the full product lifecycle: discovery, design exploration, context engineering, agent workflows, implementation, testing, debugging, infrastructure, and operations. I’m particularly interested in building explainable software that preserves human agency instead of hiding complexity behind an opaque layer of automation.

I also write about technology, the social web, software development, and the systems shaping how people experience the internet. Across both my products and my writing, the recurring goal is the same: make complex technology understandable, useful, and meaningfully controlled by the people using it.

## Career

- **Integration Engineer at Epic** (Jan 2025 - Present)
  Design, implement, test, and support interfaces connecting Epic with external healthcare systems, translating complex clinical and operational workflows into reliable production integrations.
  
  Since June 2026, I have also served as Epic’s OpTime and Anesthesia Interface Implementation Owner. In this role, I own company-wide implementation direction for integrations involving Epic’s surgical and anesthesia applications. I develop implementation guidance, review customer and live interfaces across the organization, consult on complex technical issues, and lead escalations that require coordination across applications, customers, and external vendors.
  
  Selected impact:
  • Took ownership of a stalled production integration and brought it live within three weeks
  • Reduced post-live interface errors by approximately 90%
  • Completed required technical training approximately 50% ahead of schedule
  • Established trusted subject-matter ownership across a high-complexity integration area
- **Founder & Lead Engineer at Stygian Tech** (Oct 2024 - Present)
  Founded an independent product studio building consumer applications, developer infrastructure, and protocol-native software for the open web.
  
  I own the full product lifecycle: identifying problems, researching users and technologies, designing experiences, defining architecture, writing production software, operating infrastructure, managing releases, and communicating with users and collaborators.
  
  My current portfolio includes The Social Wire, L@tr.link, Skej, MyContextProtocol, PDS Viewer, and Atelier. The work spans Next.js, React, Swift, SwiftUI, Hummingbird, TypeScript services, ATProto lexicons and XRPC APIs, OAuth and DPoP, Jetstream, PostgreSQL, Railway, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development.
  
  Across these products, I focus on interoperability, user ownership, preserved source context, and helping people navigate the web without trapping their data inside another closed platform.
- **Staff Writer at AllThingsTech Blog** (Mar 2024 - Jan 2025)
  US
  In my free time I write about my thoughts on the current state of the tech landscape, mostly covering new product releases from companies like Apple, Google, Intel, etc. with a focus on what I think the companies did well, where I think they fell behind, improvements, and a "what does this mean to the average person" summary of the news.
- **Student Systems Administrator at Marist University** (May 2022 - May 2023)
- **Project Manager at Marist University** (Jul 2022 - Jan 2023)
- **Lead Networking Technician at Marist University** (Mar 2022 - May 2022)
- **Senior Networking Technician at Marist University** (Dec 2021 - Mar 2022)
- **Networking Technician at Marist University** (Oct 2021)
  Part-time

## Projects

- **The Social Wire** — https://thesocialwire.app (May 2026 - Present)
  A protocol-first information hub for navigating news, publications, people, and conversations across the open social web. I designed and built the product experience, web and SwiftUI clients, gateway and XRPC APIs, ingestion pipeline, data model, deployment architecture, and operations using ATProto, Jetstream, Next.js, SwiftUI, PostgreSQL, OpenAPI, and a Thin AppView architecture. The platform preserves source context and user-owned subscriptions and preferences while helping people move across the web.
- **L@tr.link & LatrKit** — https://latr.link (May 2026 - Present)
  Portable, ATProto-native read-later infrastructure designed to let bookmarks and saved content move with the user rather than remain trapped inside a single application. The system combines a Next.js application, Swift/Hummingbird services, public ATProto lexicons, OAuth and DPoP authentication, PDS write-through, browser integration, and reusable Swift and TypeScript tooling. LatrKit provides shared infrastructure for adding compatible saving and retrieval features to other applications.
- **Skej** — https://skej.at (May 2026 - Present)
  A small-business-minded social media management platform built around portable identities and user-owned publishing data. Skej coordinates content, scheduling, publishing, and social presence across services without making a proprietary scheduler the permanent owner of a business’s data. Its architecture includes Next.js, Swift 6 and Hummingbird workers, hosted OAuth, durable scheduling state, CI/CD, and ATProto-native records.
- **MyContextProtocol** — https://mycontextprotocol.dev (2026 - Present)
  Shared infrastructure for making reusable skills and contextual knowledge available across AI agents, models, and development harnesses. I built and operate the system through Railway so agent capabilities and context can be developed once and reused across different tools and workflows. The project treats context engineering as durable infrastructure rather than reducing every agent session to an isolated prompt.
- **Atelier** — https://atelierwork.space (2026 - Present)
  An integrated, open-web productivity environment spanning mail, calendar, notes, tasks, documents, and a personalized home experience. Atelier is designed as a user-controlled home on the web: a layer that understands relationships between applications and surfaces the right information or action without replacing the underlying services. The suite is organized as an eight-app monorepo with shared infrastructure supporting portable data, collaboration, and AI-assisted workflows.
- **PDS Viewer** — https://pdsviewer.dev (2026 - Present)
  A developer tool for exploring ATProto Personal Data Server repositories through an approachable, file-system-like interface. The project makes records, collections, and repository structure easier to inspect without requiring developers to manually work through raw protocol responses. It is part of a broader set of tools I am building to make the AT Protocol easier to understand and work with.

## Publications

- OAuth: What It Is and What It Does — wtf.samclemente.me (Sep 2026) https://wtf.samclemente.me/oauth-what-it-is-and-what-it-does-v7f1y0t
- The Big Thing Apple Got Right About iPhone Duo — blog.samclemente.me (Sep 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3mv7ioysjywzi-the-big-thing-apple-got-right-about-iphone-duo
- Apple Might Be Able To Make Another Gaming Push — blog.samclemente.me (Sep 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3mv2il4o3wvjn-apple-might-be-able-to-make-another-gaming-push
- On: Windows 11 — blog.samclemente.me (Sep 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3muxpovv3aw23-on-windows-11
- So Computers Actually Guess A Lot More Than You Think They Do — wtf.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://wtf.samclemente.me/so-computers-actually-guess-a-lot-more-than-you-think-they-do-2w71bg2
- How I Actually Got Into Technology — adventures.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://adventures.samclemente.me/how-i-actually-got-into-technology-z84sdj6
- How The Fuck Did I Get Here? — adventures.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://adventures.samclemente.me/how-the-fuck-did-i-get-here-1r7h8wv
- Web Domains: The Universal Handle — wtf.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://wtf.samclemente.me/web-domains-the-universal-handle-s117z85
- Much Ado About Moderation — wtf.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://wtf.samclemente.me/much-ado-about-moderation-b65dcy2
- ATProto Standards Bodies—Guiding the Future of the Network — blog.stygiantech.dev (Aug 2026) https://blog.stygiantech.dev/a/3msmoumcr4d23-atproto-standards-bodies-guiding-the-future-of-the-network
- What The Hell Makes It a "Zero Day" — wtf.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://wtf.samclemente.me/what-the-hell-makes-it-a-zero-day-hddpt4e
- Okay: What Actually Is "The Cloud"? — wtf.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://wtf.samclemente.me/okay-what-actually-is-the-cloud-1rre8wv
- Who Even Cares About Data Ownership Anyway? — wtf.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://wtf.samclemente.me/who-even-cares-about-data-ownership-anyway-6vyckgj
- Decentralization: Huh? — wtf.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://wtf.samclemente.me/decentralization-huh-t22nqge
- What's The Function of What The Function!? — wtf.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://wtf.samclemente.me/whats-the-function-of-what-the-function-hdd1t4e
- To Save Us from Big Tech More People Need to Learn About Computers — blog.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3mseu4baxsh23-to-save-us-from-big-tech-more-people-need-to-learn-about-computers
- The Literal Final Piece of the Puzzle — blog.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3mshdq72hss23-the-literal-final-piece-of-the-puzzle
- Blessed Be The Plumbing That Binds — blog.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3mshdo5rnoo23-blessed-be-the-plumbing-that-binds
- Big Tech Has Weaponized Ignorance — blog.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3mshdkyai6y23-big-tech-has-weaponized-ignorance
- PEBKACs: Non-Technical Issues Pawned off on Technical People — blog.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3mshcw234dg23-pebkacs-non-technical-issues-pawned-off-on-technical-people
- I'm Finding "New Siri" Rather Lackluster and—Honestly—I Think Most People Will — blog.samclemente.me (Aug 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3ms7btlf3ez23-im-finding-new-siri-rather-lackluster-and-honestly-i-think-most-people-will
- Everything Is Marketing — blog.samclemente.me (Jul 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3mr6vyckpbe23-everything-is-marketing
- How Long Did It Take For People to Meaningfully Notice My AI Profile Picture? — blog.samclemente.me (Jul 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3mqxwtd7oji23-how-long-did-it-take-for-people-to-meaningfully-notice-my-ai-profile-picture
- The Peanut Butter Post — adventures.samclemente.me (Jul 2026) https://adventures.samclemente.me/the-peanut-butter-post-5ad9v73
- Getting Better Isn't Linear—And It's Annoying — adventures.samclemente.me (Jul 2026) https://adventures.samclemente.me/getting-better-isnt-linear-and-its-annoying-q2yv9a9
- ICE Is Only Becoming More Bloodthirsty — theantifascist.leaflet.pub (Jul 2026) https://theantifascist.leaflet.pub/3mqnri4z2fs2r
- Bluesky Is Not The Center of The Atmosphere — blog.samclemente.me (Jul 2026) https://blog.samclemente.me/a/3mqf6qhpltj23-bluesky-is-not-the-center-of-the-atmosphere
- The Right Is Overly Obsessed with Communism, It's Their Thing — theantifascist.leaflet.pub (Jul 2026) https://theantifascist.leaflet.pub/3mpu35t3ezk25
- They Will Find Us and They Will Kill Us — theantifascist.leaflet.pub (Jul 2026) https://theantifascist.leaflet.pub/3mptq74vv4k22
- On: My Real Problem With AI — adventures.samclemente.me (Jun 2026) https://adventures.samclemente.me/on-my-real-problem-with-ai-wg5464p
- So Apparently We're Not Doing The First Amendment Anymore — theantifascist.leaflet.pub (Jun 2026) https://theantifascist.leaflet.pub/3moytuayi7k26
- "This Plant Thrives in Drier Environments" — adventures.samclemente.me (Jun 2026) https://adventures.samclemente.me/this-plant-thrives-in-drier-environments-54w8v73
- The Next Phase of The Right's Attack on Elections Has Arrived — theantifascist.leaflet.pub (Jun 2026) https://theantifascist.leaflet.pub/3moesunlro22x
- Big Surprise—Mitch McConnell Is Old — theantifascist.leaflet.pub (Jun 2026) https://theantifascist.leaflet.pub/3mobtlanvos2z
- We Got Claude Control Before We Got Gun Control — adventures.samclemente.me (Jun 2026) https://adventures.samclemente.me/we-got-claude-control-before-we-got-gun-control-qd0x9a9
- 8647 Lyrics — adventures.samclemente.me (Jun 2026) https://adventures.samclemente.me/8647-lyrics-hs7yt4e
- The Revolution Will Not Be Televised—But It Is Being Livestreamed — adventures.samclemente.me (Jun 2026) https://adventures.samclemente.me/the-revolution-will-not-be-televised-but-it-is-being-livestreamed-f9x5hyp
- Increasing My Velocity As a Solo Developer — blog.stygiantech.dev (Mar 2026) https://blog.stygiantech.dev/a/3mjulvcvqqn23-increasing-my-velocity-as-a-solo-developer
- On: Building the ‘Everything Account’ for the Social Web — blog.stygiantech.dev (Feb 2026) https://blog.stygiantech.dev/a/3mjulte373a23-on-building-the-everything-account-for-the-social-web

## Skills

### Technical
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Data Quality
- Databases
- Docker
- Figma (Software)
- iOS Development
- Kubernetes
- Large Language Models (LLM)
- Linux System Administration
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- Pandas (Software)
- PHP
- PostgreSQL
- Python (Programming Language)
- R (Programming Language)
- React.js
- Software Design
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- SQL
- Svelte
- System Administration
- Tailwind CSS
- Technical Documentation
- TypeScript
### Business
- Customer Experience
- Project Management
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
### Creative
- Prototyping
- User-centered Design
- Visual Design
- Web Content Writing
### Interpersonal
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Research Skills
- Teamwork
- Troubleshooting
### Other
- 3D Design
- Business Requirements
- Business-to-Business (B2B)
- Clarity
- Computer Science
- Customer-Focused Service
- Data Modeling
- Data Models
- Data Warehousing
- Datasets
- Debugging
- Design Patterns
- Editing
- Firewalls
- Hadoop
- Hive
- iOS Design
- Journalism
- M Programming
- MapReduce
- Marketing Analytics
- Matplotlib
- Microsoft Servers
- Model-view-viewmodel (MVVM)
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- NumPy
- Oral Communication
- Organization Skills
- Process Design
- Product Launch
- Product Leadership
- Product Marketing
- PyTorch
- Remote User Support
- SDKs
- Server Administration
- Storytelling
- Strategic Thinking
- Swift Development
- Swift Testing
- SwiftData
- SwiftUI
- Time Management
- Visual Styling
- Windows
- Written Communication

## Credentials

- React Basics — Meta (Oct 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/WTQ2O55TX6TO
- Learn Tailwind CSS — Scrimba (Oct 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/48Z6SYFEUM4O
- Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift — IBM (Oct 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/LJHRDVVS9GC5
- Advanced React — Meta (Oct 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/R97CAOD29NBQ
- Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask — IBM (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/25T6XXQPR844
- Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python — IBM (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/6K59EGP7PZB6
- Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career — IBM (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/XQ4D92KLU7G7
- Introduction to Software Engineering — IBM (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/AE97FZ9BQLJC
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) — IBM (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/534NAXTLWTU9
- Generative AI: Introduction and Applications — IBM (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/CCMM8V9QUD3T
- Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics — IBM (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/ZV6CQAABAKG8
- Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript — IBM (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/RR2B87Y9PKHF
- Python for Data Science, AI & Development — IBM (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/TCDKRYNHGCKZ
- Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation — IBM (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/DZVSQDH5L9P5
- IBM AI Developer Specialization — IBM (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/specialization/DC7EAUG934CH
- Learn Svelte — Scrimba (Jul 2024) https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/39QNC4ZMLHUA
- App Development with Swift Certified User — Apple (Jul 2024) https://www.credly.com/badges/bc9342d0-7136-45b8-8885-4a3a187008b5/linked_in_profile
- Explore Emerging Tech — IBM (Mar 2024) https://www.credly.com/badges/f061d27a-57f5-4dd7-b924-eb822348954b/linked_in_profile

## Education

- **Marist University** — Master of Science, Information Systems (2022 - 2024)
  Concentrations in Business Analytics and Information Systems Management.
- **Marist University** — Bachelor of Science, Information Technology & Systems (2020 - 2023)
  Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.94 GPA after completing the degree in three years. Participated in the Honors Program and the accelerated five-year B.S./M.S. program.
  Activities & Societies: Kappa Kappa Psi, Marist Band, Marist Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Drumline

## Courses

- Financial Accounting
- Into to Business and Management
- Marketing Principles
- Software Development I
- Internetworking
- Database Management
- Project Management
- Architecture of Hardware and Systems Software
- System Design
- Data and Information Management
- Intro to Data Analysis and Computational Statistics
- Finance
- Managing Organizational Change
- Data Mining and Predictive Analytics
- Data Communications
- Software Development II
- Intro to Programming
- Software Systems and Analysis
- Systems and Information Concepts in Organizations

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/CountableNewt