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Rob Helmer
Senior Staff Software Engineer
I build secure, AI-augmented infrastructure with a focus on operational safety and data privacy. Currently at Hims and Hers Health, Inc, I'm applying decades of experience in privacy-first engineering to modern pharmacy technology. My work bridges the gap between AI safety, robust telemetry, and mission-critical UI for healthcare professionals.
AI & Operational Safety
Developing secure AI integrations and safety-first workflows for high-stakes pharmacy environments.
Privacy-Preserving Telemetry
Expertise in privacy-conscious data collection and system observability to ensure reliability without compromising trust.
Professional Healthcare Tooling
Architecting high-reliability UIs for pharmacists and technicians, focusing on accuracy and pharmacy workflow integrity.
Academic Research Collaborations
Bringing breakthroughs in privacy and federated learning from MIT, Princeton, and Stanford into production systems.
Latest Posts
2/21/2026
Agent-Driven Engineering: My 2026 Formal Spec Workflow
Augmenting CI/CD with continuous agency. Using formal specs to power autonomous AI agents and accelerated playtesting.
1/1/2026
My 2026 Web Development Workflow: Agent-Driven Engineering
Explore my 2026 agent-driven workflow, a shift from CI/CD. This post details using AI agents and formal specifications to build modern websites.