Welcome to my personal space, I'm
DeclanWAKEFIELD
MLopsEngineer•FullstackDeveloper
I'm a passionate IT professional with a focus on data engineering, ML DevOps and security - dedicated to technological innovation and solutions that respond to real-world challenges. I aim to bridge technology and civic engagement through AI tools that stay ahead of technological advancements and remain closely aligned with current affairs.
Featured Projects
Portfolio
A minimalist, section-based portfolio with context-driven architecture featuring themed areas for sections with smooth transitions and interactive elements. Built with React, TypeScript, Framer Motion and Styled Components the application follows accessibility best practices while implementing responsive design patterns. The project demonstrates clean state management with Zustand, performance optimisation techniques and comprehensive testing standards to ensure reliability.
Providence
Providence is a comprehensive web application designed to increase transparency in Australian politics by making voting records, policy positions and political news more accessible to the public. I built this app to summarise information about representatives and for AWS codecommit/hosting experience.
Latest Blog Posts
Project Vend: When Claude Became a Shopkeeper
Examining Anthropic's experiment where Claude 3.7 managed a mini-store, revealing both the potential and limitations of autonomous AI in business.
Beyond the Illusion
Examining the AlphaXiv and Apple's research papers. Thoughts on preparing for AI evolution.
Claude 4 Opus: The Next Leap in AI Capabilities and Responsibilities
Exploring Claude 4 Opus's groundbreaking capabilities in coding and reasoning, along with the ethical considerations raised by its advanced features.