My Resume

Kyle Marple

Summary

At Walmart Global Tech, my tenure was marked by spearheading the development of My Assistant, a GenAI-powered virtual assistant revolutionizing associate workflows. My technical leadership saw the successful international deployment of this tool, creating tangible efficiencies with an estimated 22.5k hours saved since its launch.

My expertise in React.js (7 years) and React Native (3 years) was crucial in driving forward our web application initiatives. My approach is rooted in architecting scalable solutions that not only enhance user engagement but also embody innovation, culminating in receiving the FY24 Tech Forward Award for outstanding contributions to our technology landscape.

Experience

• Staff Software Engineer

  Walmart Global Tech

  May 2024 - August 2024 (4 months)

  • Technical lead and architect for My Assistant, Walmart's GenAI-powered virtual assistant.
  • Available to over 75k US and international associates across 10 countries.
  • Estimated 22.5k hours saved since launch in August 2023.

• Senior Software Engineer

  Walmart Global Tech

  Oct 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 8 months)

  • Lead frontend developer for My Assistant.
  • Oversaw the international rollout of My Assistant to 10 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico and South Africa.
  • Oversaw rollout of My Assistant to Sam's Club associates in Q1 of FY25.
  • Received FY24 Tech Forward Award from Walmart CTO.

• Software Engineer III

  Walmart Global Tech

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years 10 months)

  • Overhauled and expanded the React-based chatbot that would eventually become My Assistant, Walmart's in-house GenAI tool.
  • Developed and enforced coding standards, linting and automated testing to ensure code quality.
  • Built mobile version of the chatbot using TypeScript and React Native.

• Software Engineer II

  Walmart Global Tech

  Sep 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 5 months)

  • Worked on a number of JavaScript-based software development projects using Node.js and React.

• Research Associate

  The University of Texas at Dallas

  Sep 2014 - Aug 2017 (3 years)

  • Research and development related to Datalog Answer Set Programming.

Education

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science

  2008 - 2014

  My dissertation is titled "Goal-Directed Answer Set Programming".

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Master of Science (MS), Computer Science

  2008 - 2009

  My dissertation is titled "Goal-Directed Answer Set Programming".

• Cameron University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science

  2004 - 2007

  Graduated with a minor in mathematics.

Honors & Awards

• FY24 Tech Forward Award

  Walmart Global Tech

  November 2023

  Awarded by Walmart CTO for work on My Assistant, Walmart's GenAI-powered virtual assistant.