Nick Herrig

Nebullam Inc. is a Y-Combinator backed startup specializing in in direct-to-consumer indoor farming. As Lead Software Engineer, I oversee the development and maintenance of software and hardware systems, collaborating with the CEO and CTO on technical strategy.

• Developed and deployed a computer vision application on a Nvidia Jetson, enabling data collection and analytics.

• Implemented a Slack bot using LangChain and OpenAI APIs for team engagement and adaptability to Large Language Models (LLMs), fostering a collaborative and tech-savvy work environment.

• Developed a Shopify store for subscription produce, generating $250,000 in first-year revenue and expanding our direct-to-consumer market.

• Rapidly designed and deployed a tech stack for drive-thru restaurants, including IoT and POS systems, yielding $650,000 projected first-year revenue and immediate profitability.

• Increased iteration speed of Ansible development by introducing Molecule and Docker to the Linux infrastructure as code development process.

• Collaborated in designing company wide web infrastructure, enhancing system efficiency across various products and services.

• Played a key role in the IT Recruitment Committee, strategizing to attract and develop a pipeline of over 100 top-tier IT interns annually.

• Secured $12,000 in startup funding through Cystarters, demonstrating persuasive pitch skills and strategic planning, essential for launching our business concept.

• Efficiently developed and launched a user-friendly beer subscription website within a 12-week program, demonstrating rapid project execution and technical expertise.

• Established partnerships with over 8 Iowa craft breweries, leveraging strong relationship-building and negotiation skills for successful business collaboration.