Jonathan Korstad

About Jonathan Korstad

Results-driven AI Engineer and Digital Accessibility Expert with expertise in developing scalable AI agents and tools for automation, infrastructure management, and large-scale data processing. Proficient in building intelligent systems using deep reinforcement learning and frameworks like LangChain and Smolagents to streamline operations and resolve complex queries. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration to translate business needs into efficient software solutions, with a focus on observability, distributed systems, and innovative problem-solving. With a background in technology, healthcare, and construction, I bring a unique perspective to solving complex problems. I\'m also the proud founder of Kynda Coffee, where my entrepreneurial spirit meets my love for specialty coffee. Eager to contribute to cutting-edge AI platforms, solve difficult problems, and make things that everyone can use.Current Interests and Hobbies: Deep Reinforcement Learning (Online and Offline), Generative 3D and Multimodal Models, Generative Audio Training, Accessibility, Agents, Computer Vision, XR, Game Development, gaming, and lifelong learning in emerging technologies!

Experience

1. Senior Software Accessibility Engineer Ai Engineer

   Visa

   Aug 2022 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Working with the design engineering team on Blitz, an agentic coding solution leveraging the Visa Product Design System and scalable accessible code.Cross functional collaboration to drive the adoption of accessible digital products to increase user base, enable payments globally, and have robust digital solutions that work across all user needs. Increase company profitability by expanding access to products globally and to all markets. I work across Design, Product, and technology to deliver globally impactful payment and other products.Helped invent, innovate, and launch the Tap to Phone payment method with novel, secure, and accessible PIN on Glass entry methods. This required creative thinking, robust cross functional collaboration, and work with various entities such as PCII, Square, PayPal and more. This innovation has made it simple and easy for small businesses (or anyone) to use their mobile devices as a POS without any additional hardware or applications and directly accept card payments!

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, AIML

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, (Pre-Med) Kinesiology - Motor Behavior

  2015 — 2019