I build useful
software with
a point of view.
I'm Owen, a software engineer and computer science student turning complex ideas into clear, dependable products.
Explore workCurrent focus
AI products, thoughtful interfaces, and full-stack systems that hold up in the real world.
From multilingual audio to prediction-market tooling, I like building products where engineering rigor and interaction design have to meet.
01 / Selected work
Built to be used.
A selection of independent products, client work, and experiments spanning AI, finance, media, and commerce.
Model Gateway
ModelGateway is an AI token marketplace and AI inference API. Compare live model prices, route requests to healthy providers, and sell unused capacity from one platform.
BookWave Audio
AI audiobook platform that turns books, manuscripts, PDFs, and EPUBs into expressive, chapter-structured audio with natural voices in 70+ languages.
Preso AI
Preso AI is a platform that helps you create presentations with AI.
ImplyX
THE PROTOCOL FOR PREDICTION MARKETS. ImplyX is a platform providing professional trading tools for prediction markets.
Parkhill Peach Boys
Designed and developed the full website and online ordering system for Parkhill Peach Boys, including Square payment integration for secure checkout and an automated email reminder system for order updates and follow-ups.
Professionly.co
Co-founded a platform connecting students with job opportunities; led technical development, product roadmap, and user‑driven feature iteration.
Vashon Build
Designed and developed a website for Vashon Build, a local homebuilder. Implemented responsive layouts, performance improvements, and search-friendly structure.
ZestTV
Scalable movie and TV streaming platform with live sports, trailers, and reviews. Emphasized performance, media playback reliability, and usability.
Lume Tide Swim
Designed and developed a website for Lume Tide Swim, a local swim-wear brand. Implemented responsive layouts, performance improvements, and search-friendly structure.
CAAS
Contributed to AI consulting projects delivering data-driven solutions and prototypes. Implemented web interfaces and backend components that enabled model integration and client demonstrations.
02 / Practice
The work behind the work.
CS student at Western Washington University (2022–Present). Recent Software Engineer Intern at Cita Marketplace. Built projects like Fiscus Financial and ZestTV, with experience across full‑stack web development, API integrations, and deploying to cloud platforms.
Experience
2024 — NowHandshake AI
AI/ML Training Intern
Cita Marketplace
Software Engineer Internship
Island Home Center & Lumber
Floor Support and Inventory Coordinator
Education
Foundations03 / Start a conversation
Have something worth building?
I'm always interested in thoughtful products, hard technical problems, and teams that care about the details.
kruseo@wwu.edu