experience
Professional experience, education, projects, and skills.
Experience
- Jan 2026 - Present
API/Integration Architect
AGI, Inc.
- Interfaces and integration across API, SDKs, and partner-facing surfaces
- MLE, agents, control plane and data architecture
- Oct 2025 - Jan 2026
Software Engineer
AGI, Inc.
- Maintained and enhanced the our browser automation system, enabling scalable and reliable web interactions
- Built infrastructure and desktop surfaces for autonomous Windows GUI control agents
- Contributed on enterprise partnerships for desktop control
- Apr 2025 - Oct 2025
Software Engineer
Breezy
- Designed and implemented the company's browser automation system, enabling scalable and reliable web interactions
- Built an intelligent task extraction system to automate and streamline complex workflows
- Developed and maintained the Next.js web frontend and Ruby on Rails backend for core product features
- March 2025
Developer (IC)
Exerton.XYZ
- Designed and implemented a secure money transfer system using Solana blockchain
- Implemented Web3 authentication system using Phantom wallet integration for secure user verification
- Optimized gas fees through efficient smart contract implementation
- Sept 2024 - Dec 2024
Applied ML Engineer (Intern)
Deepshard
- Worked alongside team of 8 other engineers to bring Truffle computer to its December 2024 launch
- Implemented user interface components for the MacOS app and an endpoint for the website backend ([itsalltruffles.com](https://itsalltruffles.com/))
- [Built CAD models](https://x.com/jvboid/status/1869450137703264522) and [ran simulations](https://x.com/jvboid/status/1869450154551738687) on occasions when we didn't have a hardware engineer
- June 2024 - Present
Developer (IC)
UTA College of Social Work
- Helping interns complete MyAmble, a full stack PWA for social work surveys with real-time LLM-driven analyses
- June 2024 - June 2024
Full-Stack Pipeline Engineer (IC)
Flora Creative Systems
- Worked alongside team of 10 other software engineers to build a node-based AI media editor
- Implemented node editor drawing integration and user credit tracking refinement
- Jan 2023 - May 2024
Independent Research & Development
Human Robot, Midlothian, TX
- Worked on Human Robot: a $1,000 general-purpose humanoid robot prototype with full-scale articulation (not yet finished)
- Engineered innovative low-pressure hydraulic systems, achieving 10x+ cost reduction in valves, actuators, and prime movers
- Designed for scalable manufacturing using welded plastic, CNC routed MDF, plasma cut sheet metal, and custom PCBs
- Conducted research in neurosymbolic AI, focusing on advanced control architectures for humanoid robots
- Pitched project to investors, including Z Fellows (top 10% applicant); received $10k seed funding from aunt, Debra Morgan
- Developed comprehensive business plan targeting $1000 price point with $100/mo AI subscription
- Gained valuable experience in mechanical, robotics, and AI engineering as well as startup basics
- June 2022 - Jan 2023
Software Engineer
Motio Inc
- Developed Soterre for Qlik Sense
- Started as intern in June; full-time after August 16th 2022
- June 2021 - May 2022
Student Research Assistant
IT Lab, UTA
- Collaborated with research group to evolve and test a flask-based statistical visualization tool CoWiz (renamed as Dash)
- Developed full stack web server MLN-Dashboard using Next-React-GraphQL-Strapi stack
- June 2021 - May 2022
Student Research Assistant
UTA College of Social Work
- Maintained and enhanced multi-platform (iOS and Android) data collecting application MyAmble and web admin dashboard
- Stack: JavaScript, Firebase, Flutter (mobile), and Vue (admin dash)
- May 2016 - Mar 2020
Crew Trainer
McDonald's, Midlothian TX
- Led safety committee and addressed employees during 30-minute monthly safety meetings
- Trained employees on-the-job and formally
- In addition to 4 years of formal education, actively used Spanish on-the-job
Education
- June 2020 - Aug 2022
B.S. Computer Science
The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
- GPA: 3.6/4.0
- Sept 2014 - May 2018
A.A.S. in Mathematics
Navarro College, Waxahachie, TX
- GPA: 3.9/4.0
- 85 hours completed
- Dual-credit program
Projects
- Feb 2019 - Present
Human Robot
- Began development of a full-scale humanoid robot prototype with 2 legs, 2 arms, 5 fingers per hand, supporting all major body articulations
- Integrated 3MP & 12MP dual cameras, stereo mics, stereo speakers, and various sensors
- Designed for fast, scalable manufacturing using mostly welded plastic, CNC routed MDF, plasma cut sheet metal, and off-the-shelf components
- Engineered custom PCBs and injection molded parts to minimize costs and optimize performance
- Achieved 10x+ cost reduction in low pressure hydraulic valve, actuator, and prime mover fabrication
- Pitched innovative robotics technology to investors including ZFellows, Inception Studio, Schematic Ventures, VibeCap, StarshipVC, Y Combinator, and 1517 Fund. Received $10k seed funding from Debra Morgan (family)
- Developed comprehensive business plan targeting $1000 price point with $100/mo AI subscription
- Oct 2021 - May 2022
MLN-Dashboard
- Developed a full-stack Next.js web server for complex data visualization and analysis
- Implemented modular architecture allowing easy integration of new data sources and visualization types
- Utilized GraphQL for efficient data querying and Prisma for robust database management
- Later began integrating Strapi CMS for improved content management and user interface customization
- June - Aug 2021
20Q
- Collaborated in a 4-person team to develop an Android app for the classic 20 Questions game
- Implemented game logic and algorithm for app to guess user's thought based on responses
- Utilized Java and Kotlin programming languages for Android development
- Jan - May 2021
DesparadosAEye
- Led a 5-person team as project manager, general app developer, and ML engineer
- Implemented on-device conversational AI using Facebook's BlenderBot-small, compiled to TFLite format
- Developed one of the first applications to use BlenderBot for on-device mobile chatting
- May 2021 - Jun 2021
CookieCutter CNC
- Designed and built a 2x2 plasma cutter CNC machine to automate sheet metal cutting process
- Developed Windows software in C# to process SVG files and generate optimized path coordination code
- Created Arduino firmware to interpret commands and control machine movements
Skills
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Programming Languages
- Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, Kotlin, VB6
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Web Technologies
- React, Next.js, GraphQL, Node.js, Vue.js, Flask
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Database Systems
- PostgreSQL, SQLite, Firebase
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Data Science & Machine Learning
- TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, BERT
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Cloud Technologies
- AWS, Firebase, Google Cloud Platform
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DevOps & Version Control
- Git, GitHub, Docker/Compose
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Other Tools & Technologies
- Android Development, Flutter, Blender, 3D Printing, CNC routing, PCB fabrication
Certifications
- Feb 2022
AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty
- Apr 2021
TensorFlow Developer Certificate
- Oct 2020
DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer Specialization
- Mar 2019
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
- Mar 2019
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
- Mar 2019
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Honors and Awards
- Spring 2024
Top 10% Applicant - Z Fellows Program
- Feb 2022
2022 Future Texas Business Legend Award Finalist
- Apr 2022
Co-Author on Paper Accepted to Baltic DB&IS 2022 Conference
- Sept 2021
Broaden and Build Conference Honorable Mention
- Apr 2021
SCRF Honorable Mention + $100 award
- May 2013
20% Project Presentation Honorable Mention
Leadership Experience
- Jul 2018 - Mar 2020
Crew Trainer and Safety Committee Organizer
McDonald's
- Led Safety Committee and addressed employees during monthly safety meetings
- Trained and mentored new employees both on-the-job and through formal sessions
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and procedures across all restaurant operations
- Sept 2017 - Dec 2017
Biology Lab Group Leader
General Biology I DC, Senior Year at WGHS
- Initiated and organized a biology lab group to streamline activities for a new teacher
- Authored and implemented a group contract outlining safety, task management, and communication protocols
- Led the Coordinator's Committee, overseeing group instruction, appointing leads, and managing progress schedules
Volunteer Experience
- 2024 - April 2025
Founder and Operator
GoHuman Fund ([gohuman.fund](https://gohuman.fund/))
- Founded and operated a personally-financed global micro-seed fund that completed its mission in April 2025
- Deployed several thousand dollars across dozens of grants (typically $100 initial checks) to support promising entrepreneurs and prodigies worldwide
- Supported founders who achieved significant success, including Advik Kooper (raised funding from Peter Thiel's 1517 fund for Exerton), Sur Naik ($20k Emergent Ventures grant), and Emma Obadoni (built 50+ member Tech Family helping Africans in tech)
- Provided mentorship, networking opportunities, and emotional support to recipients across AI/ML, blockchain, hardware, SaaS, and other innovative fields
Additional Information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Interests: Neurosymbolic AI, Humanoid Robotics, Entrepreneurship/Investing, Full-Stack Development, 3D Printing, CNC Machining