Calvin Gutsa

AI Engineer

I build systems that move from ideas to real use. This portfolio is a collection of projects I have worked on while exploring how emerging technologies can solve practical problems.

Welcome to Calvin's Portfolio

This is my evolving portfolio where I document the projects I am building and the ideas I am exploring. It reflects my journey as I experiment with emerging technologies and develop solutions to real world problems.

About Me

I am a Computer Engineering student at NYU Abu Dhabi interested in applied artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Over time, I realized that what excites me most is not just learning new tools, but building systems that actually work outside of a classroom or research setting.

My work sits between research and deployment. I enjoy taking complex ideas and turning them into usable systems, whether that means building a retrieval based chatbot, designing backend APIs, or experimenting with autonomous agents. I care about reliability, clarity, and building things that people can actually use.

I am especially interested in technology that improves access, whether in mental health, automation, or digital infrastructure. For me, engineering is about making powerful systems practical and accessible.

Projects

Autonomous AI Agent - Multi-tool task automation system interface

Autonomous Task Agent

An experimental multi tool AI system that executes structured research and planning workflows. I built this to better understand how autonomous agents can coordinate tools, memory, and reasoning to complete tasks.

FastAPI Python Next.js

Knowledge Base Chatbot - Vector database and semantic search visualization

RAG Chatbot

A retrieval based chatbot built with FastAPI and LangChain. The system combines vector search with language models to generate context aware responses grounded in a custom knowledge base.

FastAPI LangChain Qdrant

AI Content Planner - Content marketing strategy and SEO optimization dashboard

Multimodal Content Generator

An AI powered content system that generates text and visual outputs for creative workflows. This project explores how different models can be combined into a single pipeline.

FastAPI Next.js OpenAI

USSD Food Delivery System - Offline food ordering system interface

USSD Food Delivery Platform

An offline food ordering system integrated with EcoCash APIs. The goal was to design something usable in low connectivity environments while maintaining secure payment flow.

C++ USSD EcoCash

Experience

Software Engineer Intern

May 2025 – Jul 2025

Hoopla (Techstars FC23) @ In5 Tech · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Worked on the AI Buddy MVP, building backend systems and retrieval pipelines to deliver personalized responses for children in an emotional wellness platform.

Data & Strategy Intern

Mar 2025 – May 2025

2welv Strategy Social Design Agency · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Researched AI tools and vendor options, evaluating LLMs and automation agents to help the team make better decisions about integrating new technology into client work.

Business Development Intern

Oct 2024 – Dec 2024

LETSRISE @ Hub71 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Helped design internal workflow systems and documentation to improve communication across a small startup team.

Software Engineering Fellow

Jul 2024 – Sep 2024

Headstarter AI · Remote, United States

Built and shipped AI product demos in weekly sprints, turning ideas into working prototypes under tight deadlines.