Hi, I'm Jaymin
    Computer Scientist, Agentic Engineer, and Founder.
    Founder @ Rowana.
    Founder @ Teach Niche.
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    About

    Welcome to my site! 👋 My name is Jaymin West. I have a strong background in computer science and a focus on staying at the cutting edge of AI. My goal is to democratize intelligence, ensuring that AGI is accessible to everyone. In addition to tech, I enjoy kendama, backpacking, and skiing.

    Work Experience

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    Rowana

    April 2025 - Present
    Founder
    Rowana gives LLMs the cheat codes to actually understand your site, so you control the narrative. Get found and understood.
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    Teach Niche

    September 2024 - Present
    Founder
    Developed an open-source, full-stack platform for kendama players to create and sell tutorials. Used React.js, Supabase, and Stripe to build a community-driven marketplace that supports skill development and monetization.
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    TandemFlow

    September 2024 - April 2025
    Co-Founder
    Co-founded and led the development of an AI education platform.
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    Wilderness Adventures

    April 2022 - August 2024
    Trip Leader
    Led over 40 in-field days guiding students through backcountry environments. Managed and mitigated physical and non-physical risks, and effectively responded to crisis situations with co-leaders.
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    Schweitzer

    December 2023 - March 2024
    Ski Instructor
    Provided hands-on ski instruction to individuals and groups, focusing on turning, stopping, and navigating diverse terrains. Emphasized safety through rigorous protocols and active risk monitoring.

    Education

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    Gonzaga University

    2019 - 2023
    Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science and Computational Thinking
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    International Baccalaureate

    2012 - 2016
    IB Diploma

    Skills

    AI Development

    LLM Development
    AI System Design
    RAG Applications
    Fine-tuning LLMs
    AI Safety Principles

    Technologies

    Python
    TypeScript
    React.js
    Next.js
    Vector Databases
    Full-Stack Development

    Leadership

    Team Leadership
    Risk Management
    Project Planning
    Strategic Vision
    My Projects

    Check out my latest work

    I focus on building AI-powered platforms and educational tools that empower communities. Here are my current ventures.

    Rowana

    Rowana

    Rowana gives LLMs the cheat codes to actually understand your site, so you control the narrative. Get found and understood.

    Next.js
    TypeScript
    Python
    AI System Design
    Vector Databases
    TailwindCSS
    Shadcn UI
    Website
    Teach Niche

    Teach Niche

    An open-source platform empowering kendama players to create and sell tutorials. Built with modern web technologies to create a sustainable marketplace for skill development.

    React.js
    Next.js
    Supabase
    TypeScript
    TailwindCSS
    Stripe
    Shadcn UI
    Website
    TandemFlow AI Development Course

    TandemFlow AI Development Course

    Designed, developed, and taught an AI development for software engineers of all abilities. The course covers the fundamentals of LLM based software development, including the latest in AI and machine learning. Co-founded with Garrett Nelson

    Next.js
    Typescript
    Supabase
    TailwindCSS
    Stripe
    Shadcn UI
    Website
    Knowledge Oriented Thinking Assistant (KOTA)

    Knowledge Oriented Thinking Assistant (KOTA)

    A high-performance command-line interface built in Rust for distributed cognition and knowledge management. Enables seamless interaction with KOTA (Knowledge Organization and Thinking Assistant) systems.

    Rust
    CLI Development
    Distributed Systems
    Knowledge Management
    GitHub
    Contact

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