Tedd Sperling

I am an independent developer, architect, educator, and geophysicist who builds functional websites, web applications, and AI-assisted knowledge systems.

My work focuses on making complex information easy to find, easy to understand, and easy to use – for the people who run organizations and the people they serve.

My credentials include AA, BS (honors), and an MS in Geophysics, and over 32 years of experience in Internet development, software engineering, and teaching.

Systems I Build

I design and build systems that work in the real world — not theoretical systems, not one-size-fits-all templates, but structured solutions built for real constraints.

• AI-driven systems (Ask Sage / Ask Tedd)
• Custom web applications (PHP, MySQL, JavaScript)
• Educational systems and SQL training environments
• Computational modeling tools (GeoLab, seismic systems)

Experience

Before “off-the-shelf” tools were common, I developed custom modeling and contouring software for applied geophysics, including one of the first desktop seismic modeling applications (MASA) and work that contributed to the first documented oil discovery using a desktop computer in 1984.

My MS thesis at Michigan State University documented shear-wave anisotropy on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica at a time when such effects were still largely theoretical.

That same mindset — building the tools that don’t exist yet — still drives what I do today.

Current Focus: AI and Applied Systems

I currently teach programming, databases, web development, and mobile apps at Lansing Community College, where I design and maintain courses and hands-on tools.

That work led to Ask Sage, an AI assistant for education, and Ask Tedd, a system designed for organizations to turn their own documentation into structured, conversational support.

I help clients use AI in ways that are private, explainable, and grounded in their own systems.

How I Can Help

• Design or modernize accessible, standards-compliant websites
• Build custom web applications
• Develop AI-assisted tools using your own data
• Consult on education and training systems
• Present technical results clearly for decision-makers

If you have a problem that sits at the intersection of technology, data, and human understanding, that’s where I work best.