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AJ Barea

Software Engineer, AI/ML Researcher, Full-Stack Developer, Distributed Systems Engineer, Cloud Architect, Violinist, Hardcore Gamer, Otaku, Favorite Son

Detail-oriented Software Engineer experienced in developing scalable tools and cloud solutions using Python, React, Java, and AWS. Skilled in full-stack development and AI/ML engineering involving PyTorch, transformers, and reinforcement learning. Passionate about building reliable, intelligent systems that bridge software engineering and applied machine learning.

Experience & Education

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 Assistant Current

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

Technical Expertise

Languages & Frameworks

Cloud & DevOps

AI & Machine Learning

Tools & Platforms

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