name: Walter Gaalswyk
location: Minnesota, USA
education:
- Computer Science / Information Technology
- South Central College
- Mankato West Senior High School
interests:
- Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics
- Full-Stack Development
- Linux & Homelab Infrastructure
currently:
- Building AI-powered software
- Competing in VEX Robotics
- Studying Java and computer science fundamentals
- Experimenting with AI agents and embedded systemsI enjoy building projects that combine software, AI, robotics, and real-world problem solving.
Most of my projects start as an idea and turn into something I can actually build, deploy, test, and improve.
Featured Projects ModelTally
AI visibility analytics platform for local businesses.
ModelTally tests customer-style queries across multiple AI assistants to determine whether a business is being recommended, how it ranks against local competitors, and what can be improved to increase visibility in AI-driven search.
Tech: Next.js · TypeScript · Supabase · PostgreSQL · AI APIs
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BrothTracker
VEX Robotics analytics and scouting platform.
BrothTracker uses the RobotEvents API to track team performance, match history, rankings, awards, and competition statistics.
The goal is to make scouting and team research faster and easier before and during competitions.
Tech: JavaScript · REST APIs · JSON · Data Analysis · Web Development
Lappy
Custom Raspberry Pi AI assistant terminal.
Lappy is a Raspberry Pi 5-based AI terminal with a touchscreen interface, kiosk-mode environment, AI agent integration, and voice interaction.
The project combines embedded hardware, Linux, AI APIs, and full-stack software into a standalone physical assistant.
Tech: Raspberry Pi · Linux · TypeScript · AI APIs · Docker · Embedded Systems
VEX Robotics
Competitive robotics, programming, and engineering.
I work on robot design, programming, testing, autonomous routines, strategy, troubleshooting, and engineering documentation as part of competitive VEX Robotics.
The experience has pushed me to work through real engineering tradeoffs, improve designs through iteration, and solve problems under competition deadlines.
Skills: C++ · Robotics · CAD · Problem Solving · Engineering Design
Tools & Technologies Languages
Web & Backend Infrastructure & Tools What I'm Working On Improving ModelTally and experimenting with AI visibility analytics Building AI agents and embedded interfaces Developing robotics software and competition tools Expanding my knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming Learning more about backend systems and software architecture Building and maintaining Linux and homelab infrastructure GitHub Stats Connect With MeBuilding software, AI systems, and robots one project at a time.
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