Robert Hawley

Self-taught Software Engineer with a passion for AI-driven innovation.

About Me

Highly motivated, self-taught software engineer with a passion for AI-driven innovation and a proven track record in developing cutting-edge web, mobile, and desktop applications. Leveraged AI-assisted learning, including xAI’s Grok, to rapidly master full-stack development, cloud technologies, and agentic workflows. Built a progressive web app (M.C.T. OS) and an AI-powered lab intelligence system (E.C.L.I.P.S.E.), showcasing the ability to solve complex problems with real-world impact. Ready to bring a unique, hands-on perspective and relentless drive for innovation to your engineering team.

Skills

JavaScript

React

TypeScript

Python

Flask

Dart

HTML

CSS

Markdown

Git

GitHub

Visual Studio Code

xCode

MacOS

iOS

ChromeOS

Linux

Windows

Replit

GCP

AWS

Microsoft Azure

IBM Quantum Cloud

Grok (X.com)

Current Projects

Mars Citizen Torch (M.C.T. OS)

Developed a progressive web app with conversational AI interfaces and three Mars life support systems, designed to assist Mars inhabitants. Each system learns from user interactions over time, powered by xAI’s Grok API.

E.C.L.I.P.S.E. - Environmental Control and Lab Intelligence for Processing and Surveillance Efficiency

Building an AI-powered system to transform lab environments into smart, real-time monitoring systems. Integrates a mobile web app (iPhone 13) with a Python backend (MacBook Pro M1) for live video and sensor data processing.

Sub-Net Zero

Sub-Net Zero is an innovative initiative designed to harness autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for multiple high-impact objectives: recovering SpaceX payload fairings from the ocean, terraforming ocean floors for underwater residences, geomapping the ocean bed, and executing rescue operations. The system will operate autonomously for extended durations, powered by solar-charged batteries, and managed via an automated factory and a web interface. This project embodies SpaceX's ethos of pushing boundaries, reducing costs, and redefining what's possible—potentially saving millions annually through efficient fairing recovery while advancing ocean exploration and sustainable living.

View Research

Could Quantum Programming Create Digital Superintelligence?

Quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) are transformative technologies with the potential to revolutionize computational approaches across industries. This paper explores their synergistic relationship, particularly how quantum computing could enhance large language models (LLMs). It examines quantum computing’s ability to accelerate machine learning algorithms, optimize complex systems, and improve simulations, as well as AI’s role in advancing quantum computing through circuit design and error correction. Current applications in fields like healthcare and finance are reviewed, alongside challenges such as high error rates and scalability limitations. Despite these hurdles, the paper highlights future prospects and offers recommendations for stakeholders, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration to unlock quantum-enhanced AI’s full potential.