Who I Am
I'm Matthew Raynor — an AI Engineer & Full-Stack Developer based in Hampton Bays, NY.
I build agentic AI systems, computer vision pipelines, and full-stack platforms. I maintain multiple production applications — including a luxury delivery platform with a LangGraph AI agent, an e-commerce store with a 14-tool AI shopping assistant, and an enterprise computer vision pipeline built for a multinational corporation.
Former commercial fisherman off Montauk. Broke my neck in 2019, became tetraplegic, taught myself to code. Now I live independently and ship production software every week.
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What I Build
I build agentic AI systems, computer vision pipelines, and full-stack platforms. My two flagship projects:
ToteTaxi — A luxury delivery platform with a LangGraph AI agent (6 tools, SSE streaming), dynamic pricing engine, Stripe payments, Onfleet dispatch, dual authentication, and 310+ backend tests. Live at totetaxi.com.
Matthew Raynor Photography Store — An AI shopping assistant with pgvector semantic search, MiDaS depth estimation for "See It In Room" wall visualization, Claude Vision metadata generation, and full Stripe Checkout e-commerce. Live at store.matthewraynor.com.
Both are live. Both are real businesses. I also built an enterprise computer vision pipeline for IDP Americas, an operations platform for a fine art logistics company, a native desktop AI video editor in Rust, and a real-time care team scheduler with WebSocket.
What I Do – Art, Writing & Press
I'm a multidisciplinary creator. My drone and landscape photography becomes fine art prints. My memoir, Before Me After Me, documents my physical and spiritual transformation. My work has been shown in local art shows and featured in the press — including National Fisherman, The James Lane Post, The Southampton Press, and more — not just for surviving, but for creating beauty in the aftermath.
Photography & Art – Before and After
Before my accident, I took photos from fishing boats and during my travels — capturing wild seascapes and distant places. After I became paralyzed, I adapted through drone photography.
Aerial shots gave me a way to keep creating — and a way to rise above. I've shown my work in pop-up art fairs and galleries across Long Island. Now, I offer custom drone photography and aluminum prints.
What I Inspire – Motivational Work
My mission is to inspire others who are in dark places. I share raw reflections on recovery, faith, and building a life worth living through Substack and YouTube. I write honestly about Buddhism, trauma, spiritual growth, and the power of discipline. I mix humor and heart to help others find their light — because I had to find mine the hard way, too.
Read my essays and reflections on Substack:
Work With Me
I'm living independently in Hampton Bays, NY, freelancing as an AI Engineer & Full-Stack Developer, and looking for the right full-time remote role. Here's how to connect:
- Hire Me: I'm available for freelance AI engineering, computer vision, and full-stack web development projects.
- Full-Time Roles: I'm actively seeking a remote position — if you know of opportunities, let's talk.
- Art: Browse and buy fine art drone photography prints at my store.
Where I Show Up – Online
Across platforms, I share stories of resilience, code, art, and laughter. Find me at: