# Kevin Akhlaghi, M.A. > Software and Web Developer Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kevinakhlaghima I left a career in Psychology behind because it became clear that Full Stack web development and programming is what I am passionate about. With encouragement from a friend in the industry, and those close to me, I enrolled in the Flatiron School's Full Stack Web Development program, intent on turning my passion into a career. Over several months of diligence, dedication, and determination I worked through the program ensuring that I would be prepared to make a positive impact on any coding team. I am fully prepared, and eager, to bring my past experiences, as well as my newly honed skills in Ruby, Rails, and JavaScript into my next position. With a background in psychology, I want to bring a personalized experience for both the client, and the development team. ## Work Experience ### Software Developer @ Disguise Jan 2022 – Present ### Software Engineer @ Polygon Labs Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Greater New York City Area ### Student @ Flatiron School Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | New York, New York ### Fulltime Student: Web Development @ Flatiron School Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 Graduated Web Development track January 17 2019 ### Post-Bacc IRTA Fellow in the Non-invasive Neuromodulation Lab @ National Institutes of Health (NIH): Intramural Research Program (IRP) Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | NIH, Bethesda, Maryland Conducted detailed research and analysis on aspects of neuroscience, psychology, and ethics. Designed and programmed experiments and procedures for the use in major government funded protocols for healthy subjects and patients. Programmed Python and Matlab to develop experiment tasks, automate post-document processing and analysis. Developed programs and applications to innovate standardization of procedures and certifications of TMS, rTMS, and experimental procedures. Point of contact and protocol manager for the first depressed patient protocol for a new branch of the NIMH. Provided administrative support including scheduling individuals from multiple branches, screening of interested patients. Provided tech support including solving printer set-up, establishing network connections, computer set-up, troubleshooting and correcting coding issues. ### Shift Supervisor @ Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Arlington, VA ### Administrative Assistant @ American University Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 Processing confidential information and paperwork. Organizing schedules for clients. Advising clients, parents, staff, and teachers on the best way to take advantage of the counseling center's services. Assisting the counseling center with the development of protocol. Adherence to the District of Colombia confidentiality laws in order to protect clients and staff. Welcome clients, some of which are in crisis. Assess and act upon urgent mental health matters. Initial processing of client information. ### Research Assistant @ The Kogod School of Business at American University Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 Judged validity of experiment’s data sets for Kogod School of Business Eye Tracking lab Performed judging tasks and interpreting raw data as an individual and as a research team member ### Open climb and party instructor/Desk Attendant @ Earth Treks Climbing Centers Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Rockville Maryland Part-time employee Led and organized birthday parties varying in size of at least 10 children or adults. Educated on rock climbing safety, techniques, the sport in general. Greeted members and guests. Educated on wide range of products related to climbing. ### Rock Wall Attendant @ St. Mary's College of Maryland Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | St. Mary's City, MD Demonstrate safe climbing. Answer any and all questions related to rock climbing and the services provided by the rock wall. Equipment checks and maintenance. Belay safety inspection and certification. Maintain a safe environment for climbing. Guest Route Setter. Provide Belays for clients in need of partner. ### Waiter and Host @ Open City Diner Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Washington, DC ## Education ### Web Development Flatiron School ### Master’s Degree in Psychology American University ### Python Codecademy ### Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology St. Mary's College of Maryland ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kevinakhlaghi - GitHub: https://github.com/kakhlaghi --- Source: https://flows.cv/kevinakhlaghima JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kevinakhlaghima/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13