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Custom Software & AI Workflow Automation for Businesses in the RGV and Texas
My name is Ruben Arevalo, a software engineer with 8+ years of experience and founder of Ruben Arevalo AI & Software Studio, providing custom software development and AI automation solutions for businesses in the Rio Grande Valley and across Texas.
I help businesses build scalable web applications, automate workflows, and integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning into systems that improve efficiency, reduce hours of manual work, and support long-term growth.
Your business deserves software built around how you work
From custom web applications and AI workflow automation to internal business software — every system I build is designed from scratch around your operations, your team, and your goals. No templates. No generic solutions. Just software that works while you focus on growing your business.
Proudly serving Hidalgo County, Cameron County, and Starr County across the Rio Grande Valley, Texas and businesses statewide across Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas
- McAllen, TX
- Edinburg, TX
- Mission, TX
- Pharr, TX
- Brownsville, TX
- Harlingen, TX
- Rio Grande City, TX
- Roma, TX
- Austin, TX
About Me
My name is Ruben Arevalo, a software engineer and full stack developer from McAllen, Texas, holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (Software Track) from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
I wrote my first line of code in 2017 while I pursued an associate's degree in computer science during my junior year of high school. For the past 8 years, I have learned a lot of lessons along the way, and have taken a keen interest in software development as a result of my experiences.
My interest in software development also extends into integrating generative AI and large language models into products to help improve and streamline processes, such as incorporating RAG pipelines to provide more accurate responses by using an external source for reference (e.g. company policies, a database of research articles about best software engineering practices, etc).
I strive to improve and learn new lessons every day, as well as continuously hone my craft in programming so that I can apply what I learned into finding solutions for real-world problems prevalent in today's society, both current and new.
Software Systems & Architecture Work
I design and develop custom software systems, which includes CMS (content management system) platforms, payroll infrastructure, and AI-assisted workflows. My work focuses exclusively on building scalable, modularized, and automated systems that improve business operations, reducing hours of manual work and enabling more informed decision-making based on the data gathered and provided.
Custom CMS (Content Management System)
Software Architecture Project
- Designing and building a modular CMS architecture for managing business data and workflows
- Implemented role-based access control for system flexibility, such as accessing payroll, all user timesheets, and more
- Establishing foundation for future integration with payroll and AI-powered modules
Payroll Management System
Software Architecture Project
- Configuring payroll workflow logic for more structure and efficiency to follow state and federal guidelines
- Building long-term scalable architecture for multi-step validation, reporting, and financial tracking
- Structuring data flows to ensure accuracy, traceability, and transparency during events such as audits
AI-Powered Pattern Detection
Machine Learning & Architecture Systems
- Developing an AI layer to analyze customer data and identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in real time
- Utilizing predictive analytics to detect anomalies, providing deeper insights into payroll patterns, and further optimizing workflows
- Structuring integration between CMS and payroll systems to allow decision-making support using automated systems backed up by data
Internal Operations & Workflow Automation Systems
Business Process Optimization Tools
- Building internal systems and workflows to reduce hours of manual work for administrative processes
- Developing structured data flows to better track performance
- Implementing automated workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and system reliability across operations
Education
The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
August 2019 - May 2023
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley in May 2023, with my concentration focusing on software development.
Achieve Early College High School
August 2015 - May 2019
I earned my high school diploma in May 2019 from Achieve Early College High School, which came just after graduating with an associate's degree in computer science.
South Texas College
August 2015 - May 2019
I earned my Associate of Science in Computer Science from South Texas College in May 2019, just a few weeks before I graduated from high school.
Projects
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J.A.L.E. (Job Automation & Logistics Engine)
June 2025 - Present
Managing content is only half the battle. Executing the work is the rest. What originally started as a personal website API utilized as a content management system is now J.A.L.E., which will include project management capabilities on top of the CMS layer. Built to manage users, metadata, and blogs alongside operational tracking, this engine completely eliminates hours of work. It delivers a highly scalable platform for studio creators and business owners, and a definitive, production-ready architecture reference for full stack developers and software engineers building high-performance internal business software.
Next.jsReactTailwind CSSTypeScriptFirebaseMySQLView Project
Ruben Arevalo AI & Software Studio - Website
October 2024 - Present
The central professional portfolio of Ruben Christopher Arevalo, a software engineer and full stack developer specializing in AI integration. It highlights projects and expertise in Next.js, TypeScript, and real world application concepts, such as SaaS and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) systems, and outlines professional services available for businesses who need scalable and custom software solutions.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwindGoogle FirebasePineconeGroq APIOpenAI APIRAGView Project
IncludiTrip
August 2024 - September 2024
A project currently in the general public beta stage and built during my Headstarter fellowship, the purpose of this product is to generate personalized itineraries--a feature currently in the works--for people with disabilities and who are looking to travel. Generative AI is used to analyze information such as travel dates, budget range, and destination to provide them with suggested destinations, hotels, and information on accessibility resources that the destinations may offer to accommodate their needs.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwindGroq APIBooking.com APIGoogle FirebaseView Project
RateTeach AI
August 2024 - August 2024
Based and inspired by the concept used by the RateMyProfessor website, and built during my Headstarter fellowship, this AI-powered web application was built utilizing the concepts of retrieval augmented generation--also known as RAG--utilizing Python, Jupyter Notebook, and Pinecone, to store data embeddings in a vector database to use as an external source of information to provide personalized and accurate responses.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwindPineconeOpenAI APIJupyter NotebookPythonView Project
BrainflashAI
August 2024 - August 2024
Built by me and my team of 3 during my Headstarter fellowship, this AI-powered flashcard app takes in a user prompt--whether it'd be a series of lecture notes, bullet points, or a question asked by the user--and transforms its content into easy-to-use flashcards, helping those using the product better memorize, understand, and retain concepts better and more efficiently.
Next.jsReactTailwindGoogle FirebaseClerkOpenAI APITypeScriptView Project
AI Chatbot
August 2024 - August 2024
Based on an early prototype of a hackathon project for my fellowship, which became the precursor to my team and I's final project, IncludiTrip, this AI chatbot project was built by me and my team of 3, with the Groq API being integrated with a system prompt that will help the user receive suggested travel destinations based on relevant information, such as travel dates, budget range, destination (city and state), etc.
Next.jsReactGoogle FirebaseTypeScriptGroq APITailwindView Project
FoodPantryInventory
July 2024 - August 2024
One of the first AI-powered websites I built during software engineering fellowship, this website revolves around storing items and the quantity of said item in a database. Furthermore, generative AI was incorporated to generate a list of 5 suggested recipes based on the current items stored in the pantry.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwindGoogle FirebaseMaterial UIOpenAI APIView Project
Dating Web App
June 2023 - July 2024
I am currently building a dating web application based on a model helps promote self-esteem and laying down the proper foundation for a successful future relationship between two people.
ReactCSSTypeScriptPythonFastAPIExpress.jsPostgreSQLView Project
Personal Website (React)
July 2021 - September 2021
Before making my landing page, I built a personal website that would display information about me, provide announcements to those visiting the site, display works, and allow people to contact me for questions.
ReactCSSReact BootstrapFastAPIView Project
CV Website
June 2021 - July 2021
One of my first websites, I built this website using only HTML and CSS. This website contains basic, but important details about my background, such as who I am, my education, my work experience, what software projects I built, etc.
HTMLCSSView Project