# Jose Key

> Ex McKinsey || Yale Alumnus

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/josekey

I’m a software engineer with 3+ years of experience building scalable systems and AI-powered applications. With a background in biomedical engineering and consulting, I bridge technical execution with strategic business insight. I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that drive measurable impact. Currently, I’m focused on leveraging AI and data infrastructure to solve high-growth startup challenges. Always open to conversations about tech, venture, and opportunities to innovate.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer II @ McKinsey & Company
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | New York, United States
Built cloud and AI solutions ranging from scalable AWS systems to agentic and RAG tools, streamlining consultant workflows and enabling secure use of proprietary knowledge. Partnered with client C-suite stakeholders to ensure technical solutions drove business strategy.

### Software Engineer @ McKinsey & Company
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | New York, United States

### STARS II Researcher @ Yale University
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | New Haven, Connecticut, United States
• Selective, application-based mentorship program for underrepresented demographics in STEM fields 
• Mentored younger STARS I students by leading workshops on research writing, medical data analysis, career building, and academics

### Researcher @ Yale University
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | New Haven, Connecticut
• Developed ML protocol for processing PET brain image data in a pilot study, securing $629,000 for future research.
•  Created an automated web app to collect and analyze patient heartrate and movement data from Fitbit & PolarH7 devices using Python, JavaScript, and MySQL
• Presented findings as a speaker at ICANA-4, RSNA, and AACR conferences.
•Created GAN and VAE methods for synthetic PET data generation, generating power analysis for future research grants

### Engineering and Clinical Intern @ Angle Health
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
• Developed testing framework for DjangoREST app using CircleCI & Selenium, reporting performance metrics advising future design
• Built PostgreSQL database on AWS RDS with Pandas & R. Increased search speed by 64% via search optimization with Django
• Created an API which extracted, formatted, and incorporated client engagement data into a JSON payload for CRM migration. Researched possible migration targets and formulated gap analysis. Sales calls and social media engagement rose 107% in the first month
• Designed media templates for marketing and client contact using Adobe Illustrator, Amazon S3, and HTML

### Director Of Communications @ Yale University Biomedical Engineering Society
Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | New Haven, Connecticut, United States
• Coordinated networking events with academic and industry biomedical professionals from organizations such as Pfizer, Amgen, and the Max Plank Institute
• Organized coding, machining, and designing workshops lead by industry leaders, faculty, and students
• Archived 500+ alumni and industry contacts, forming a working database accessible to current students
• Curated a weekly newsletter of updates in biomedicine, research and job opportunities, and YBMES events

### Researcher and Consultant @ Immunogenetics
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Los Angeles, California, United States
• Investigated the efficacy of FDA approved COVID-19 IgM & IgG tests through newly published scientific literature, advising which kits where best to incorporate into the Northern California Cancer Centers (NCCC) testing plan
• Created containment and decontamination protocols for COVID-19 in the NCCC
• Researched checkpoint inhibitor cancer medication (PD1) & its effect on NK cell proliferation in the tumor area 
• Attended the American Association for Cancer Research 2020 Symposium to discuss the novel techniques in cancer immunotherapy


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Yale University
Jan 2018 – Jan 2022

### High School Diploma
North Allegheny High School
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jose-key

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Last updated: 2026-03-23