Transforming Ideas into Scalable Solutions
I’m Michael Chung, a Full-Stack Software Consultant with over a decade of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-grade applications. I specialize in bridging the gap between complex technical requirements and elegant, maintainable solutions.
What I Do
As a Full-Stack Software Consultant, I help businesses:
- Design & Architecture: Build scalable, maintainable system architectures from MVP to enterprise scale
- iOS Development: Native iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit
- Web Development: Modern web applications with React, Node.js, and cloud-native technologies
- Machine Learning Integration: Implement ML/AI solutions for real-world business problems
- Technical Leadership: Guide teams through complex technical decisions and best practices
Technical Expertise
Frontend: React, SwiftUI, UIKit, TypeScript, Next.js, Vue.js
Backend: Node.js, Python, Swift, RESTful APIs, GraphQL
Mobile: iOS (Swift), React Native, Core Data, ARKit
Data & ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch, NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Firebase
Generative AI & Advanced ML Specialization
Leadership Experience: Former CTO at FakeYou.com and Storyteller.ai (raised $3M seed funding)
Research Contributions: Core contributor to the RWKV paper on efficient linear models with infinite context
Large Language Models: OpenAI GPT-4, Claude 3.5, Gemini, Llama 3.1, Mistral
Small Language Models: Phi-3, Gemma, TinyLlama, StableLM – expert in edge deployment
AI Agents: Multi-agent systems, autonomous agents, LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGPT
Vector Databases: Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, Chroma for RAG systems
Model Optimization: Quantization, distillation, LoRA/QLoRA fine-tuning
Production AI: vLLM, TGI, Triton Inference Server, infinite context processing
Research Publications
RWKV: Reinventing RNNs for the Transformer Era
Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2305.13048
I contributed to this groundbreaking research on RWKV (Receptance Weighted Key Value), a novel architecture that combines the efficiency of RNNs with the performance of Transformers. Key innovations include:
- Linear Attention Mechanism: O(n) complexity vs. O(n²) for traditional transformers
- Infinite Context Length: Theoretically unlimited context window
- State-Space Formulation: Efficient sequential processing with parallelizable training
- Production Efficiency: 10–100x lower memory usage for long sequences
- Open Source Impact: Democratizing access to efficient large language models
This work enables practical deployment of LLMs in resource-constrained environments and opens new possibilities for processing extremely long documents, continuous learning, and real-time applications.
My Unique Journey
Beyond traditional software development, I bring a unique perspective shaped by entrepreneurial ventures:
Databites Academy
Founded and led Databites Academy, a data science education startup where I:
- Developed comprehensive curriculum for aspiring data scientists
- Taught complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Built the technical infrastructure for online learning
- Managed both technical and business operations
These experiences give me a unique ability to understand not just the technical requirements, but the business context and constraints that drive successful software projects.
Why Work With Me
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- Full-Stack Perspective: I understand the entire technology stack, ensuring seamless integration
- Business Acumen: Entrepreneurial experience means I think beyond code to business impact
- Proven Track Record: Successfully delivered projects ranging from startups to enterprise clients
- Clear Communication: I translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights
- Agile & Adaptive: Experienced with various methodologies and adaptable to your team’s workflow
My Writing & Thoughts
Through this blog, I share insights on:
- Software architecture patterns and best practices
- iOS development techniques and SwiftUI innovations
- Machine learning applications in production
- Lessons learned from entrepreneurship and consulting
- Technical deep-dives and tutorials
I believe in the power of long-form technical discussion in our fast-paced world. My posts aim to provide the depth and nuance that complex topics deserve.
Let’s Work Together
I’m currently accepting new consulting engagements for:
- Generative AI Consulting: LLM/SLM strategy, implementation, and optimization
- AI Agent Development: Multi-agent systems and autonomous AI solutions
- Small Language Model Deployment: Edge AI and on-device model optimization
- Full-Stack Application Development: Modern web and mobile applications
- iOS App Development: Native apps and modernization projects
- Technical Architecture Reviews: System design and improvements
- Team Mentoring: Technical leadership and best practices
- ML/AI Integration: Production-ready machine learning solutions
Specializing in generative AI consulting, small language models (SLMs), AI agents, RAG systems, vector databases, and production AI deployment. Expert in implementing GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and efficient models like Phi-3 and RWKV.