Nicolas James Kennedy
Co-Founder at Service Surfer | Computer Engineering @ URI
Computer Engineering B.S. student at the University of Rhode Island (GPA: 3.7)
Co-Founder of Service Surfer LLC, an AI-powered search platform for service providers
IT Network Technician with large scale network infrastructure experience
Strong foundation in programming, networking, and web development with a focus on automation and efficiency
Currently: Co-Founder at Service Surfer LLC | IT Network Technician at University of Rhode Island
Experience
Co-Founder
Service Surfer LLC
Founded 2026
- •Co-founded and launched an AI-powered search platform for finding local and online service providers
- •Lead development user experience and interface design, backend architecture, and database design
- •Architected scalable backend infrastructure using PostgreSQL and vector search technologies
- •Aggregate service data from multiple sources and generate clean, concise business summaries
- •Built platform to replace fragmented searches across Yelp, Google, and social media with a single interface
Related Projects
Service Surfer
AI-powered search platform for finding local and online service providers (Co-founded LLC)
IT Network Technician
University of Rhode Island
2025–Present
- •Deploy and maintain campus networking infrastructure (switches, access points, servers)
- •Troubleshoot connectivity and system issues for staff and students
- •Collaborate with engineers on VLANs, cabling, and monitoring across buildings
- •Document configurations and operational procedures
- •Develop and maintain network automation scripts to automate repetitive tasks
Network Engineering Intern
City of Newport IT Department
2022-2023
- •Supported configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, and endpoints
- •Managed live broadcasting of city meetings using OBS and IP camera systems
- •Responded to helpdesk tickets involving hardware and network troubleshooting
- •Assisted with system recovery following a major cybersecurity incident
Projects
Featured
Service Surfer
AI-powered search platform for finding local and online service providers (Co-founded LLC)
Service Surfer LLC is an AI-powered search platform that helps users quickly find local and online service providers. As a co-founder, I lead development of the platform's core systems including web scraping and data ingestion, structured databases and vector search, AI-generated summaries and categorization, and scalable backend architecture. The platform aggregates service data from multiple public sources, automatically organizes businesses by category and location, and generates clean, concise summaries to replace fragmented searches across Yelp, Google, and social media with a single, fast, structured interface.
n0conflict
AI-powered CLI that resolves Git merge conflicts by analyzing both sides and preserving intent
n0conflict is a published Python CLI tool that intelligently resolves Git merge conflicts using AI. Instead of forcing a manual pick between two versions, it analyzes the intent of each conflicting side and produces a merged result that preserves the logic of both. Supports resolve, scan, and explain commands across Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, and more. Operates safely without writing to disk unless explicitly instructed. Available on PyPI.
Other Work
Cisco Switch Provisioning CLI
Zero-to-production switch provisioning tool with dry-run support and modular config sections
Open SourceA lightweight, dependency-free Python CLI that takes a Cisco switch from factory reset to fully production-ready in a single command. Supports granular section targeting — VLANs, interfaces, routing, and ACLs can each be applied independently or together. Features a built-in dry-run mode that previews every command before it touches the switch, making it safe to iterate on configurations in live environments. Leverages PuTTY's plink for SSH transport, keeping the tool portable with zero pip dependencies.
Personal Portfolio Website
Personal portfolio website built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
Open SourceAiTutorMe
AI-powered platform that teaches you any topic through interactive slideshows and voice
In DevelopmentAiTutorMe is an AI-powered learning platform that takes a prompt or uploaded classwork and generates an interactive slideshow to teach you the material. It walks you through each concept step by step, and you can interrupt at any point using your voice to ask questions, request clarification, or steer the lesson. Designed to make learning feel like a one-on-one tutoring session.
Tech Stack
33 technologies across 8 projects & roles
Languages
Infrastructure & Networking
Data & AI
Frameworks & Tools
Other
Education
University of Rhode Island
B.S. Computer Engineering
Expected May 2028
- •GPA: 3.7
- •Division 1 Collegiate Athlete: Track and Field (2024-2025)
- •Organizations: URI Cybersecurity Club, Rhody Exchange, Rhody Christian Fellowship
Rogers High School (Newport, RI) / Busan Foreign School (Busan, South Korea)
High School Diploma
Graduated May 2024
- •GPA: 4.3 | Class Rank: 12/151
Certifications
State Champion — Web Design
SkillsUSA
2022
Python Programming
Certified
2021
IC3 Digital Literacy
Certified
2022
Contact
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just connecting. Feel free to reach out.
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