Matthew Lopez

Matthew Lopez

<IT_Automation_Analyst & AI_Engineer />

Founder, Private and Safe AI, LLC

_Professional_Summary

> AI Engineer and IT Automation Analyst with deep expertise in enterprise automation, Python development, and the deployment of private AI systems.
> Designs and builds production-grade AI pipelines, agentic workflows, and LLM-powered tools across legal, enterprise, and developer environments.
> Proficient with AI harnesses including Claude Code and OpenCode for agentic development and workflow automation.
> Develops custom Python plugins, filters, and integrations for Open WebUI to make AI more accessible and productive for end users.
> Founder of Private and Safe AI, a Denver-based consulting firm specializing in zero-retention AI deployments for legal, healthcare, and financial services clients.

Key_Focus_Areas:

  • Zero-retention private AI deployment (HIPAA/ABA-compliant)
  • Agentic workflow design, MCP server configuration, and LLM prompt engineering
  • Open WebUI Python filter/function development and plugin architecture
  • Making complex AI technology accessible to non-technical users

_Technical_Skills

AI_Engineering

  • Claude Code & OpenCode (Agentic Dev)
  • Open WebUI Plugins & Filters
  • MCP Server Configuration
  • LLM Prompt Engineering & Fine-Tuning
  • RAG Pipelines & Vector DBs (Pinecone)

AI_Infrastructure

  • Raspberry Pi AI Hosting
  • Zero-Retention Private Deployments
  • Local LLM Serving (LM Studio)
  • SearXNG, N8N, Open WebUI Stacks
  • Docker & SSH-Based Remote Dev

Python_Development

  • Open WebUI Filters & Functions
  • REST API Clients & Integrations
  • Bot Integrations (WhatsApp/Discord)
  • LoRA Fine-Tuning Pipelines
  • AI Pipeline Scripting & Automation

Power_Platform

  • Canvas & Model-Driven Apps
  • Power Automate (Cloud/RPA)
  • Power BI & Fabric (Lakehouse/Spark)
  • Custom Connectors & Dataverse
  • ALM with Azure DevOps

Languages_&_Tools

  • PowerShell & Python
  • Rust (Tauri), TypeScript
  • SQL, Power Fx, DAX
  • Git/GitHub, Docker
  • SSH-Based Remote Development

AI_Governance

  • M365 Copilot Governance
  • Prompt-Injection Mitigation
  • HIPAA/ABA Compliance
  • Zero-Retention Architecture
  • Attorney-Client Privilege Tech

_Experience_Log

Spencer Fane LLP

IT Automation Analyst & AI Engineer | Remote/Denver

Jun 2025 – Present
  • >Lead design and delivery of enterprise automation and AI solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Python, and agentic AI tools.
  • >Develop and maintain Python-based Open WebUI plugins, filters, and functions extending AI capabilities for attorneys and staff.
  • >Build AI-powered automation pipelines connecting SharePoint, SQL, Box, and other firm systems via Power Automate and N8N.
  • >Collaborate with leadership and security teams on M365 Copilot governance, including prompt-injection mitigation and allow/deny lists.
  • >Successfully adapted Anthropic's open-source Cowork Legal Plugin to OpenCode using Claude Code, enabling legal research, contract review, NDA triage, and compliance tracking with private, non-training models to respect attorney-client privilege.
  • >Mentor colleagues on Power Platform best practices, environment strategy (Dev/Test/Prod), and solution-based ALM with Azure DevOps.

Spencer Fane LLP

IT Support Analyst & Power Platform Dev | Denver

Aug 2022 – Jun 2025
  • >Dual role: IT Support Analyst and Power Platform developer, handling endpoint support while building the firm's internal automation practice.
  • >Developed multiple production Power Apps including AR Hold Appeal Questionnaire (automated via SQL stored procedures), Box Folder Creation apps, and workflows for International Travel Access, Email Access, and DEI Group Requests.
  • >Created custom connectors (Box.com API) enabling staff to trigger external actions directly from Power Apps and flows.
  • >Built real-time reporting pipelines from SharePoint lists to Fabric Lakehouse using Dataflows Gen2 and Spark notebooks.
  • >Wrote detailed ServiceNow change tickets supporting formal change management across all automation deployments.
  • >Developed a specialized custom GPT for Power Platform development, bridging OpenAI models with internal systems and laying the foundation for enterprise AI pipeline development.
  • >Became the firm's internal AI resource — advising attorneys and staff on effective AI usage, evaluating emerging tools, and building the foundation for the firm's expanding AI practice.

Hensel Phelps

IT Help Desk Technician | Greeley

Jan 2022 – Sep 2022
  • >Front-line technical support for hardware/software, account administration, and Office 365.
  • >Documented common issues and solutions to improve first-call resolution rates.
  • >Began learning the Power Platform environment and best practices on app creation.

DevSwap.net

IT Specialist (Part-time) | Greeley

Apr 2019 – Aug 2022
  • >Managed small business Windows environments, networking, and backups.
  • >Built automation tools in Python and PowerShell for repetitive maintenance tasks.

_Founder_&_Consultant

Private and Safe AI, LLC

Founder & Principal Consultant | Denver, CO

privateandsafeai.com
2025 – Present

Founded and operate a Denver-based AI consulting firm delivering zero-retention, private AI deployments for legal, healthcare, and financial services clients.

  • >Turnkey implementation of Open WebUI, local LLM stacks, SearXNG private search, and secure API configurations.
  • >Deployments meet HIPAA, ABA ethics, and financial compliance requirements.
  • >Services include AI readiness assessments, full-stack private AI deployment, and ongoing managed support.

_System_Projects

Note: The majority of production code built at Spencer Fane LLP lives in private repositories. Projects below represent public and personal work.

Anthropic Cowork Legal Plugin

Anthropic Cowork Legal Plugin

Collaborated with Claude Code (Anthropic's AI agent) to port Anthropic's open-source Cowork Legal Plugin into OpenCode, enabling agentic legal workflows — contract review, NDA triage, vendor checks, legal risk assessment, and compliance tracking — all running on private, non-training models to respect attorney-client privilege. Demonstrates deep proficiency with MCP architecture, Claude Code plugin systems, and adapting open-source AI tooling to custom environments.

Python MCP Claude Code Legal AI OpenCode
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OpenClawed AI Bot

OpenClawed — AI Bot

Self-hosted agentic AI bot running on a Raspberry Pi 5, connected to both WhatsApp and a personal Discord server. Leverages Z.AI's GLM-5 model for low token cost and excellent tool calling, with custom Python orchestration and real-time message routing.

Python Raspberry Pi Z.AI GLM-5 Discord WhatsApp
PRIVATE_INFRA
Synthwave Linux

Synthwave Linux

Vibe-coded a complete custom Linux distribution based on Fedora 43 Server ISO using Claude Code via SSH. Features Niri scrolling tiling WM, Waybar with AI rate-limit monitoring, Whisper voice dictation, and a full pre-configured AI coding suite. Ships as a bootable 2.4GB hybrid ISO.

Fedora Niri WM Wayland Bash
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Open WebUI Integrations

Open WebUI Integrations

Develops and maintains custom Python filters, functions, and manifold integrations for self-hosted Open WebUI. Built Python bridges to N8N workflow automation, SearXNG private search, and custom LLM routing logic.

Python Open WebUI REST APIs
PRIVATE_INFRA
Gemma AI Project

Gemma3-270m Fine-Tuning

Python pipeline for fine-tuning Gemma 3 270M using LoRA on Copilot+ (ARM64) hardware; produces GGUF artifacts for local inference in LM Studio.

Python AI/LLM ARM64
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Vector Memory Project

Vector-Memory AI Terminal

Terminal-based AI assistant using Google Gemini for reasoning and Pinecone as persistent, searchable vector memory store for conversation history.

Python Pinecone Gemini
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Judgment Rate App

JudgmentRate Desktop App

Desktop tool for attorneys that automatically pulls U.S. post-judgment interest rates and computes interest for chosen date ranges.

TypeScript Electron Legal
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Rust Apps

Tetris-Synthwave & Orion-Cal

Tron/synthwave-styled Rust Tetris clone and a cross-platform scientific calculator built with Rust + Tauri, demonstrating systems programming and desktop app packaging.

Rust Tauri GameDev
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_Certifications

CompTIA Security+

MS Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)

MS Certified: Power Platform App Maker (PL-100)

MS Certified: Functional Consultant (PL-200)

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_Education

High School Diploma

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_Recruiter_Tools

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