Build Log

We build in public. Here's what we're working on, what we've shipped, and where we're headed.

8total
5shipped
2in progress
1planned

API migration to Azure VM with automated SSL and secure synchronization.

Infrastructure

  • Provisioned high-performance Azure VM (Standard_D2ds_v4)
  • Automated SSL provisioning via Let's Encrypt and Certbot
  • Nginx reverse proxy for secure traffic routing

Deployment Pipeline

  • Created sync-api-to-vm.sh for atomic code deployment
  • Automated Docker Compose orchestration on remote server
  • Standardized environment variable management

Build Log Page

ShippedGrowth

Public page documenting what we're building and why.

  • Created public build log at /build-log
  • Filter by status and category
  • Shareable anchor links per entry
  • SEO-optimized with meta tags

AI Candidate Screening

ShippedEngineering

GPT-4o powered resume analysis with automatic scoring and recommendations.

Capabilities

  • Parses uploaded resumes via PDF extraction
  • Generates one-paragraph candidate summary
  • Identifies strengths and concerns
  • Provides fit score from 0-100
  • Makes recommendation: Strong fit, Potential, or Not suitable

Implementation

  • Azure OpenAI integration with GPT-4o
  • Async processing with background tasks
  • Auto-screening on application submission
  • Results cached for instant retrieval

Public Job Pages

ShippedProduct

SEO-friendly job listings with streamlined application forms.

Features

  • SEO-optimized with proper meta tags
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Custom questions per job
  • Resume upload with drag-and-drop
  • Progress autosave (never lose an application)
  • GDPR-compliant consent checkbox

Email Templates System

In ProgressProduct

Reusable email templates with variables for candidate communication.

Planned

  • Template library per workspace
  • Variable substitution (candidate name, job title, etc.)
  • Preview before sending
  • Sent email history with status tracking

AI Chat Co-pilot

In ProgressEngineering

Context-aware AI assistant for recruiters to ask questions about candidates and jobs.

Capabilities

  • Natural language questions about candidates
  • Context-aware responses based on current view
  • Conversation history
  • Suggested follow-up questions

Track time-to-hire, source effectiveness, and pipeline health.

Planned metrics

  • Time-to-hire by role
  • Application source effectiveness
  • Pipeline stage conversion rates
  • AI screening accuracy over time
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