Founder & CTO of Hackworth Labs | Nashville, TN
I build agentic AI systems, educational software, and data modernization solutions that make expert-level knowledge accessible to everyone. Also building LegitFuture β a platform empowering traditionally underserved students with powerful AI tools for academic and career success.
- Agentic AI Development β Multi-agent orchestration, self-RAGing memory systems, LLM workflow engineering
- Educational Technology β AI-powered college counseling and student guidance platforms
- Data Modernization β Scalable data pipelines, vector embeddings, semantic search, async AI workflows
- Technology Consulting β Strategic AI adoption, system architecture, and production-grade deployment for businesses in Nashville, TN and nationwide
Nashville's premier AI and software company. We design and deploy production-grade agentic AI systems for complex business challenges. Specialties include:
- Self-learning multi-agent AI architectures
- Progressive disclosure interfaces for AI content
- 7-layer security architecture for sensitive/youth-facing applications
- Django + Celery infrastructure for scalable async AI workflows
An agentic AI platform democratizing access to college counseling and academic guidance for first-generation students. Built on the same multi-agent architecture as Hackworth Labs, with domain-specific deployment for education equity.
AI & ML: Python Β· LangChain Β· OpenAI Β· Anthropic Claude Β· Gemini Β· RAG Β· Vector Embeddings Β· Multi-Agent Systems Β· LLMOps
Backend: Django Β· Celery Β· PostgreSQL Β· Redis Β· REST APIs Β· WebSockets
Infrastructure: AWS Β· Docker Β· Async Workflows Β· Semantic Search Β· Dynamic Schema Optimization
Methodologies: Agile Β· System Architecture Β· Strategic Leadership Β· Production-Grade Security
Serving clients locally in Nashville and the greater Tennessee area, as well as nationwide for remote AI consulting and software development engagements.
- π Website: hackworthai.com
- πΌ LinkedIn: John Gillespie β Hackworth Labs
- π Book a Consultation: hackworthai.com/book-online
- Building agentic AI systems that actually work in production
- Scaling AI for education equity and underserved communities
- Data modernization strategies for mid-market businesses
- Nashville's tech and AI ecosystem
"Technology doesn't solve problems. It empowers people to solve their own."
