Agustin Blanc

Senior AI Application Developer & Automation Engineer @ FDF Labs

About

I build AI systems that protect ecosystems, monitor biodiversity, and replace manual processes — then I ship them to production with 10,000+ tests.At FDF Labs in Asunción, Paraguay, I develop environmental and civic intelligence systems: computer vision that counts fish populations for conservation research, AI-powered trail cameras that detect wildlife across the Chaco, smart greenhouse automation, and NLP systems that make institutional meetings searchable. Our infrastructure runs on 99% renewable hydroelectric power from the Itaipú and Yacyretá dams — green AI isn't a marketing claim here, it's the grid.My technical range spans three languages and multiple AI domains:→ Computer Vision: YOLOv8 custom-trained models, multi-object tracking (BoT-SORT/ByteTrack), TensorRT optimization, real-time MJPEG streaming at 30-60ms latency→ LLM & Agentic AI: Multi-provider AI systems (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Ollama) with automatic failover, RAG pipelines (GraphRAG, Contextual Retrieval), 50+ specialized AI agents orchestrated across production workflows→ Full-Stack Engineering: Python (FastAPI, PyTorch, CUDA), Rust (Axum, Tokio, WebAssembly), TypeScript (Node.js, Next.js, React) — Hexagonal Architecture and DDD across all major projects→ AI Quality Engineering: 10,279+ automated tests across 12 projects, TDD methodology, model validation, data drift detection, CI/CD-embedded AI testingBefore AI, I spent 10+ years in digital marketing and UX — including managing agile projects across 12 LATAM markets at Nestlé. That experience gave me something most AI engineers lack: the instinct to build systems that solve real problems for real users, not just impressive demos.Currently shipping AI for biodiversity conservation, precision agriculture, and civic infrastructure at FDF Labs. Open to remote opportunities where AI meets environmental impact, conservation tech, or ambitious automation.Let's connect → I'm always up for conversations about AI for conservation, multi-agent systems, or building tech in Latin America.

Country

City

Paraguay

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Docker, PyTorch, Rust (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Python (Programming Language), Computer Vision, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Secure Shell (SSH), Edge Computing, REST APIs, TypeScript, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Serverless Framework, Datasets, Model Validation, Quality Engineering, Multi-agent Systems, OpenAI Codex, Anthropic Claude

Experience

Senior AI Application Developer & Automation Engineer

FDF Labs

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Asunción, Paraguay

FDF Labs builds environmental and civic intelligence systems — AI applied to forests, rivers, streets, and greenhouses. I architect and ship the AI infrastructure. → Built FishAI: end-to-end computer vision platform for real-time multi-species fish detection and behavioral analysis using custom-trained YOLOv8, BoT-SORT tracking, and TensorRT FP16 optimization — processing live video feeds at 30-60ms latency (860+ tests) → Developing CFI (Chaco Fauna Index): AI-powered trail camera analysis system detecting wildlife and generating biodiversity data for underserved ecosystems in Paraguay's Gran Chaco region → Architected multi-agent AI systems using LangGraph, AutoGen, and RAG (GraphRAG, Contextual Retrieval) with multi-provider LLM failover (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Ollama) — 50+ specialized agents across production workflows → Built FDF-WappBot: multi-tenant SaaS in Rust (Axum, Tokio, Leptos/WASM) with PostgreSQL RLS, Stripe billing, and 5-provider LLM hot-swap — 626 tests, zero clippy warnings → Developed VoiceAI: TTS voice cloning system (Qwen3-TTS, PyTorch, CUDA 12.4) supporting 10 languages, 8 emotions, and 3-second voice cloning — deployed via FastAPI with Prometheus and OpenTelemetry observability → Architected cloud and edge infrastructure on AWS (Lambda, S3, SageMaker, Bedrock, DynamoDB) and edge devices (Raspberry Pi 500, NVIDIA Jetson) for cross-environment AI deployment → Designed AI quality engineering frameworks: automated model validation (MOTA, MOTP, IDF1, mAP metrics), data drift monitoring, and dataset integrity testing embedded in CI/CD pipelines — 10,279+ tests across all projects using TDD methodology Tech: Python, Rust, TypeScript, PyTorch, YOLOv8, TensorRT, CUDA, FastAPI, Axum, Next.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform

UX Analyst & Web Developer

2019 - 2026-1 · 7 yrs

→ Designed website and mobile UI for publishing company in Figma → Developed and shipped websites using PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and Bootstrap → Digital marketing consulting: audience analysis, campaign strategy, and user journey optimization → Transitioned into AI development during this period — built first automation tools and AI integrations that led to the FDF Labs role

Project Manager | UX Analyst

Nestlé

2022-3 - 2024-1 · 1 yr 11 mos

Asunción, Paraguay

→ Managed concurrent agile projects across 12 LATAM markets, coordinating cross-functional regional teams → Built and managed regional analytics dashboards for CRM, RACCE, SEO, and Media KPIs — driving data-informed decisions across the LATAM organization → Developed regional UX guidelines adopted by Nestlé LATAM websites across 12 countries → Audited RACCE KPIs for the LATAM region and developed improvement strategies → Led deployment of new digital technologies at regional scale

Digital Marketing Lead - Frontend Developer

Revista COSTOS - Paraguay

2017-2 - 2022-12 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Asunción, Paraguay

Creation and planning of social media and CRM campaigns. Design and development of the company's website. Development of tools and services for consumers. Monthly reporting of digital KPIs for web, social media, SEO, driving improvement action plans. Supervision of all digital projects and campaigns. Optimized the analysis and reporting systems for the sales and treasury departments.

Marketing Coordinator

Saspy Express

2016-10 - 2017-5 · 8 mos

Asunción, Paraguay

Development and planning of advertising campaigns, promotions, and new lines of services. Engineering of commercial systems. Restyling of the company's image, presentation and communication. Coordination of the development of the company's 3 websites with the webdev team. Conceptualization and design of a mobile app for Android and iOS. Coordination of its development. Market and audience analysis for new business opportunities.

Administrative Assistant

Yesur Paraguay

2016-1 - 2016-7 · 7 mos

Asunción, Paraguay

Helped with company accounting. Redacted memorandum, internal communications and budget estimations for clients. In charge of social media and community management. Assistant to HR.

Digital Marketing

Revista COSTOS - Paraguay

2011-2 - 2016-1 · 5 yrs

Asunción, Paraguay

In charge of social media, community management and CRM. Assigned as first point of contact for personalized reception of international and high value clients. Organization of the company's stands in national and international exhibitions, expos, and fairs. Development of promotions and new service lines.