Joaquin Molto

About Joaquin Molto

Passionate Computer Science professional with a Master of Science in Computer Science degree (minor in Mathematical Sciences) from Florida International University and three years of professional experience in developing high-performance, secure, user-friendly software solutions that adhere to industry standards. Proficient in multiple programming languages including C/C++, C#, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python. Well-versed in multiple technology stacks and frameworks, such as Next.js, React, Angular, and Flask. Experienced in leading the development of AI-powered applications, including a feature-rich coaching app and an embodied conversational agent. Adept at managing complex projects and ensuring punctual delivery of high-quality results. I\'m driven by the challenge of integrating AI and ML into practical, user-friendly solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible in software development. Whether it is enhancing educational tools, improving data analysis, or creating more personalized user interfaces, I am committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that make a real-world impact.‍Dev Website: https://portfolio-fiupanther-jmolto98s-projects.vercel.app/🤝Handshake: https://github.com/FIUPanther-JMolto98

Experience

1. Graduate Research Assistant Fullstack Web Development (Mern and Rag)

   Florida International University - College Of Engineering & Computing

   May 2023 — Present

   Led Development Initiative: Spearheaded the development of M3i Journey, an AI and ML-powered Learning Management System (LMS) web application focused on financial literacy for K-12 students• Validated Market Demand: Conducted extensive market research and individual interviews with key stakeholders (educators, students, and financial literacy experts) prior to starting development, leading to a 30% reduction in development time by accurately validating demand, salient user stories, and system requirements• Integrated Recent Technologies: Implemented an enhanced AI-driven UX by boosting OpenAI\'s Assistant API with RAG frameworks, enhancing LLM responses with carefully-curated supplemental material and improving user engagement and satisfaction by 20%

Education

• Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

  • Completed all four years of high school at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School (HGHS) under the Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) with a 3.8 Unweighted GPA • Obtained a Magna Cum Laude distinction at the Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony

• Miami Dade College

  Associate of Arts - A.A., Computer Science

• Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing

  Master of Science, M.S., Computer Science

• Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science

• Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing

  Bachelor of Science - B.S., Computer Science

• Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing

  Minor - M.N., Mathematical Sciences