I am a passionate and experienced software engineer pivoting into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.\n\nI am currently pursuing an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and applying hands-on experience in data engineering, algorithm optimization, and prompt engineering to real-world problems.

Josh Zuniga

I am a passionate and experienced software engineer pivoting into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.\n\nI am currently pursuing an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and applying hands-on experience in data engineering, algorithm optimization, and prompt engineering to real-world problems.

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I am a passionate and experienced software engineer pivoting into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.\n\nI am currently pursuing an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and applying hands-on experience in data engineering, algorithm optimization, and prompt engineering to real-world problems.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer at MelissaData, Inc.
February 28, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Developed .NET Core 3.1 backend for extracting 'golden records' in Big Data contexts; implemented TPL-based parallelization to optimize data pruning performance; led project migration from .NET Framework to .NET Core LTS.
Software Engineer at DataDrivenDevelopment
April 30, 2021 - Present
Led development of full-stack applications using Blazor WASM and .NET APIs; designed DB schemas and implemented secure authentication using .NET Identity; deployed apps via Azure Web App Service; managed CI/CD with GitHub Actions; built and maintained scalable, responsive web platforms across industries; managed cloud storage and backend logic for user content via AWS.
Field Application Engineer at American Megatrends Inc.
May 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Supported pre/post-sales engineering, coordinated with MegaRAC development.
Database Engineer at Equifax, Inc. – IXI Division
January 31, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Cleaned, transformed, and validated large client data sets for business intelligence reports; built ETL workflows in Informatica for reporting automation.
Project/Internship Web Utility Developer at Georgia Tech Research Institute - Enterprise Services Division (ESD)
January 30, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Helped develop a web utility for querying an Oracle database to track virtual servers hosting university websites; used PHP, jQuery, BASH, and Expect scripting for automation and data retrieval.

Education

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at Kennesaw State University
May 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2014

Qualifications

Machine Learning – Coursera (Andrew Ng)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Deep Learning Specialization – Coursera
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Natural Language Processing – Kennesaw State
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Applied Predictive Modeling – Kennesaw State
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Computers & Electronics

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