# Kervin Vasquez Hernandez, MS > Senior Software Engineer | Applied Machine Learning & AI Systems | M.S. Artificial Intelligence Engineering Location: Los Angeles, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kervin Software engineer focused on building scalable systems and delivering meaningful, user-centered solutions. I take a pragmatic approach to complex problems, working across the stack and choosing the right tools for each context. I'm experienced in backend platforms, modern frontends, and data-driven architecture, including applied AI. I thrive in collaborative teams where engineers contribute to technical direction, own outcomes, and ship with purpose. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Mentor Collective Jan 2024 – Present ### Software Engineer @ Mentor Collective Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 Mentor Collective is the leading provider of impact-driven mentoring programs. MC partners with universities to provide all students with a relevant, trained peer, professional, or alumni mentor. Mentor Collective partner institutions have seen an average reduction in melt rates of -13.79% and an average effect on retention of +3.84%, with a total of over 75,000 mentorships created since inception in 2015. ### Web Development Tutor @ CareerFoundry Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 • Identifying individual student needs and strategizing on how to close specific skill gaps by suggesting supplementary learning materials for areas where students may be struggling. • Evaluating student work and giving actionable suggestions to improve the quality of student submissions and portfolio projects. • Working closely with mentors to provide guidance and advice to students on creating an job-ready portfolio of project work in line with current industry standards and best practices. ### Web Developer @ Exact Staff Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Woodland Hills, California • Lead the design and implementation of gamified job board using NextJS and GraphQL to increase the engagement with associates and generate great matches between candidates and employers. • Lead the design and implementation of an electronic signature system with React, Mongo and Express whose objective is to decrease the time required to onboard new employees and streamline the hiring process. • Developed a web application with PHP, MySQL and SOAP to automate the access to payroll history for internal employees, drastically reducing the workload for the payroll department. • Designed and developed a JS application to enable customers to access real-time analytics of employee attendance which improved customer satisfaction and eliminated the need of manual reports. • Developed a JavaScript-based signage system using Electron and React to stream job listings, pictures and news in real time to more than 20 offices. ### Fullstack Web Developer @ Job Friender Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 - Work closely with the founders to spec and implement core products and features. - Implement new interfaces and functionality from the ground up, including the APIs. - Contribute to the development of our front and backend architecture using modern development practices. ### System Analyst @ Sherman Oaks Hospital Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 •Researched about new technolgies and different ways to improve the performance and usability of existing applications and APIs. •Developed a patient experience platform that made easier to keep track of issues related to patient satisfaction. •Designed, developed and deployed a rails application that enabled employees to provide feedback about current projects and possible issues in their departments. ### Computer Sales Associate @ Curacao Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Panorama City Going above and beyond to provide excellent customer service and finding the right tech solution for each customer. ### Computer Sales Associate @ Best Buy Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | West Hollywood My main duty was to create a complete solution of both hardware and software based on the customer need. To excel on customer support and the sales process. ### IT Intern @ Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Nicaragua - Leon Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 It was my first close experience in the IT field. My main duties included to assist the Senior IT staff on multiple matters, as well as being the entry level support for end users. ## Education ### Master of Science in Software Engineering- AI Engineering Western Governors University ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Softwater Engineering Western Governors University ### Licenciatura en Informática Educativa in Education Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 ### UX Design Zero To Mastery Academy Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 ### Higher Technician in Web Development Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 ### Fullstack Web Development Certification in Computer Software Engineering freeCodeCamp Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 ### Fullstack Developer - Rails in Fullstack Web Development CareerFoundry Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 ### Front End Web Development Nanodegree in Web Development Udacity Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 ### Information Systems Engineering Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 ### Certificate in ESL Pacoima Skill Center Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kervin5 - Website: https://kervin.tech --- Source: https://flows.cv/kervin JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kervin/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23