Portfolio projects · Module 18
Six builds hiring managers can inspect
Complete three to five of these with a README, pinned dependencies, and no committed secrets. RAG and agent projects should include traces, citations, and honest limits.
Portfolio
2/6 projects underway
Next step
You have the Python and API foundations. Next proof of work is cited PDF Q&A (Gate B) and a bounded agent with traces (Gate C).
4–6 weeks
6 portfolio projects
Interview-ready artifacts
What to ship
Chatbot, semantic search, PDF RAG Q&A, a tool-using agent, an automation flow, and optionally a multi-agent system — each with a README, pinned dependencies, and no secrets.
Architectural Timeline
2 of 6 projects started
✦ AI Mentor Architecture Directive
Keep the query engine small: get exact matches working before you add ranking.
Verification & Proof