Hi, I'm Sam Yakovlev.

AWS-focused software engineer based in New York/New Jersey. I specialize in cloud-native architecture — serverless APIs, CDK infrastructure, and full-stack applications built to scale. Currently at NeuraFlash, building enterprise AI and automation solutions on AWS. Below you'll find the side projects, hobbies, and general chaos that fill the rest of my time.

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Gasbox — family recipe archive

Gasbox

A community archive of family recipes from around the world, pinned to their region of origin on an interactive world map. Submit a recipe, browse by cuisine, and find dishes with a real story behind them.

Currently in limited access — use the Get in Touch form below to request an invite.

Fight My Bear

Fight My Bear

It's a bear. You fight it. The bear gets closer. You keep fighting. You lose. It's a bear.

This site!

This is just a side project of mine, technically not even a passion project, but here I can reveal all the AWS systems at play in the backend.

AIS Anomaly Detection Project

Most maritime vessels are equipped with an Automatic Identification System (AIS), which tells other vessels important information, such as current heading and velocity, and sometimes more detailed information such as the vessel's depth in the water or the weight it's carrying. With the assistance of my fellow research students at the Maritime Security Center at Stevens Institute of Technology, this project used a Recurring Neural Network to fill in gaps in AIS data, and identify ships that went on anomalous tracks.

Interactive demo is currently a WIP!

Personal Art Pieces

Just for fun, I draw stuff sometimes with Clip Studio Paint.

Who is he?

In addition to my professional work, I've also thrown myself at a number of other activities.

Salesforce & AI Engineering

I work at NeuraFlash, a Salesforce & AWS AI partner (now part of Accenture), building enterprise AI and automation solutions. I hold a Salesforce Platform Developer I certification and have worked across the full Salesforce stack as a software developer.

Rocket Science

I've sent experiments into space! Check out the RockSAT-C program, where you can find my (and other) launches from 2017, 2018, and more!

Dungeons and Dragons (and More)

I've run a homebrew D&D 5E campaign since 2018, and have also played in several 3.5E and 5E campaigns. Also, check out the Monster of the Week system!

Painting Miniatures

I print and paint my own miniatures, as well as trying my hand with Warhammer Minis - I'm currently working through a set of Tau Fire Warriors, and tips/tricks are always appreciated.

Digital art (attempts not shown)

Mostly figure sketches, but I do use a drawing tablet (Huion GT-191) and I'm slowly getting better!

Gaming

I'm a big fan of single-player experiences, from all genres. Personal favorites include Fallout 3 and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. More recently, I've picked up Satisfactory and Filament, because you can never have enough puzzles.

Being a cool dude (attempts not shown)

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Get in touch

Got a role, a project, or just something interesting to say? Drop a line. Gasbox access requests work here too — just mention it in your message.

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