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Max (Qiang) Ren
Applied AI Engineer building AI applications
About
I build practical AI and business software: systems that turn manual operations, documents, emails, and workflows into reliable digital tools.
Applied AI Engineer & Full Stack Builder.
I specialize in production AI systems, workflow automation, enterprise knowledge platforms, AI agents, OCR pipelines, RAG, and structured LLM workflows.
- Website: jsgoforit.com
- Location: Richmond Hill / Toronto, ON
- Focus: AI products and business systems
- Email: Max.Ren1911@gmail.com
- GitHub: github.com/Magic917
- Availability: Individual and small business projects
My background combines AI engineering, backend development, business analysis, and regulated-industry systems. Recently I have been building AI-native ERP workflows and an enterprise email knowledge platform using Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, modern LLM APIs, and local model integrations.
Years software and business systems
AI Platforms recent production builds
Employees supported in migration work
Distributors served by data workflows
Skills
Hands-on stack for AI-enabled systems, API platforms, data workflows, and lightweight cloud deployment.
Resume
A concise view of my recent AI engineering work and long-term business systems background.
Summary
Max (Qiang) Ren
Applied AI Engineer focused on production AI systems, workflow automation, enterprise knowledge platforms, and business software that improves real operations.
- Richmond Hill / Toronto, Ontario
- Max.Ren1911@gmail.com
- linkedin.com/in/qiang-ren-355952a4
Education & Certifications
Full Stack .NET Cloud Developer Certificate
2023 - 2024
Humber College
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
2024
Amazon Web Services
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
2003
Zhongyuan University of Technology
Professional Experience
AI Solutions Engineer
01/2026 - Present
Chef Subscribe, Toronto
- Designed and developed SlimERP, an AI-enabled ERP platform for restaurant inventory and operational workflows.
- Built AI agents integrating OpenAI and local models through a unified orchestration layer with safe tool calling.
- Developed OCR and LLM workflows that transform receipts and enterprise data into human-reviewed inventory drafts.
- Built an enterprise RAG platform ingesting emails, meeting transcripts, websites, documentation, and internal files.
Software Engineer
06/2023 - 12/2025
STOCKPICK, Toronto
- Built backend components using Python, Django, REST APIs, and data handling logic.
- Used AI-assisted development workflows to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and streamline debugging.
- Supported Agile testing across unit, system, smoke, regression, and user acceptance test activities.
Software Developer / Business Analyst
10/2007 - 04/2023
Pfizer
- Led business analysis and system migration initiatives supporting the Viatris separation from Pfizer.
- Supported transition work affecting more than 5,000 employees and over $1B in annual operations.
- Developed and maintained data collection, MDM, CRM, and distributor workflow systems.
Projects
Current and recent work that shows the direction of this site: AI-enabled operations, knowledge systems, and practical business software.
- All
- AI Systems
- RAG
- Automation
- Enterprise
Cooperation
I am available for individual founders, solo operators, and small businesses that need practical software or AI implementation without a large engineering team.
Business System Development
Lightweight internal tools, dashboards, workflow systems, admin portals, and API-backed applications.
AI Implementation
LLM features, task automation, AI agents, document processing, structured outputs, and human review flows.
Knowledge Base & RAG
Searchable knowledge systems over emails, documents, websites, meeting transcripts, and operational data.
API & Integration Work
Connect existing tools, clean data flows, design backend APIs, and make systems work together safely.
Deployment & Operations
Dockerized services, Cloudflare deployment, small-server hosting, monitoring basics, and release support.
MVP Discovery
Clarify requirements, choose a lean technical path, and turn a business workflow into a buildable plan.
Contact
For software development, AI automation, knowledge base, or small business system projects, email me with the workflow you want to improve.
Location
Richmond Hill / Toronto, Ontario