About me

I'm James Reagan, a software engineer in Hawaiʻi focused on artificial intelligence. My path to the technology industry has been unconventional, having previously served in the United States Marine Corps and worked as an archaeologist for a decade.

My technical journey began though in the 1990s with Unix systems and C programming as a hobby. Today, I work primarily with AI at the application layer, with research interests more broadly in large language models and the theoretical foundations of machine learning.

I'm passionate about building AI applications, open source development, technical writing, and mentoring. Outside of tech, I practice hula and study Hawaiian language, which meaningfully connects me to community here.

I live on Hawaiʻi Island with my wife, where we've found a balance between modern technology and traditional culture. When not coding, you might find me practicing hula, gardening, traveling, or learning something new.