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AJ Barea

AI/ML Researcher, Full-Stack Developer, Distributed Systems Engineer, Cloud Architect, Violinist, Hardcore Gamer, Otaku, Favorite Son
  • RIT GRA · Reznik Group
  • 4 IEEE 2026 Papers
  • MS SWE · 4.0 GPA

I build federated learning frameworks and multi-agent development systems. My research sits at the intersection of trustworthy distributed ML, human-on-the-loop AI agents, and developer experience for AI-assisted software.

Experience & Education

  • Doctor of PhilosophyIncoming

    Computing and Information Sciences · Rochester Institute of Technology

    PhD in Computing and Information Sciences continuing federated learning research with Dr. Leon Reznik.

    • Federated Learning
    • Distributed ML
    • Agentic AI
    • Research
  • Summer Research ScholarCurrent

    SCADS · Summer Conference on Applied Data Science · NC State · Laboratory for Analytic Sciences

    Selected as a SCADS Summer Research Scholar at NC State LAS for summer 2026.

    • Applied Data Science
    • SCADS
  • Teaching Assistant

    Software Architecture · Rochester Institute of Technology

    Mentoring students in design patterns, architectural styles, and quality attributes. Led full class session during instructor absence.

    • Software Architecture
    • Design Patterns
    • Mentoring
    • Code Review
    • Teaching
  • Graduate Research AssistantCurrent

    Dr. Leon Reznik's Research Group · Rochester Institute of Technology

    Enhancing IntelliFL federated learning framework with 80%+ test coverage, React/FastAPI interface, and Byzantine-robust aggregation methods.

    • Federated Learning
    • PyTorch
    • React
    • FastAPI
    • Python
  • Master of Science

    Software Engineering · Rochester Institute of Technology

    GPA: 4.0/4.0. Capstone: Enhancing Federated Learning Execution Framework (Advisor: Dr. Leon Reznik).

    • Machine Learning
    • Distributed Systems
    • Cloud Computing
    • Software Architecture
    • Python
  • Software Engineer (Contract)

    Distribution Management Systems · Lowe's Home Improvement

    Cut daily error logs by 150,000 across RDCs. Built full-stack automation tooling. Reduced onboarding time by 80%.

    • Java
    • SQL
    • Spring Boot
    • Full-Stack
    • Agile
  • UX Developer (Internship)

    Development Team · Phiquest

    Designed wireframes for web apps. Built blockchain-based document authenticator Chrome extension using Node.js.

    • JavaScript
    • Node.js
    • UX Design
    • Blockchain
    • Figma
  • Bachelor of Science

    Computer Engineering · University of South Florida

    GPA: 3.06/4.0.

    • C
    • C++
    • Embedded Systems
    • Digital Logic
    • Microcontrollers

Selected Activity 2026

Technical Expertise

Languages & Frameworks

Cloud & DevOps

AI & Machine Learning

Tools & Platforms

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