Juan Cedeno

(689) 248-1068 | dev@jcedeno.us | linkedin.com/in/realjcedeno

Professional Overview

As a Software Engineer and AI Researcher with over 8 years of experience, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and innovative problem-solving to the table. My career spans from custom Java development to cutting-edge AI solutions, demonstrating a proven track record in managing large-scale projects, leading technical teams, and developing scalable applications.

At Paychex, I currently lead optimization efforts for a Foundational System of Records project, scaling it to handle millions of daily records. Previously, as the Founder & CTO of Hynix, I successfully transitioned the company from a content creator event business to an AI research firm, managing a team of over 10 professionals and spearheading major projects like Noobsters and Friday (itsfriday.app).

My expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and various AI/ML frameworks, combined with my passion for leveraging emerging technologies, positions me to make significant contributions in roles that demand innovation and technical leadership. I am eager to apply my skills and experience to drive forward-thinking projects and deliver impactful solutions.

I look forward to discussing how my background aligns with your team's needs and contributing to the next wave of technological advancements in your organization.

Professional Experience

Software Engineer

Paychex, Rochester, NY | 2022 - Present

Lead optimization efforts for a Foundational System of Records project, scaling to millions of daily records.
Develop and maintain applications using Spring Boot 3.2, Java 21, MongoDB 7, Kafka, and RabbitMQ.
Upgraded legacy projects from Spring Boot 2 to 3.2 and modernized JSP forms.
Gained extensive knowledge in network infrastructure, load balancers, proxies, and VLANs.
Enhanced communication and teamwork skills in a corporate environment.

Founder & CTO

Hynix, Orlando, FL | 2020 - 2022

Founded and led Hynix, transitioning from a content creator event business to an AI research firm.
Managed a team of 10+ professionals, focusing on large-scale content creator events and AI development.
Spearheaded the development of Noobsters, powering major Twitch events including Squid Craft Game Season 1 and Desafio Bingo.
Delivered events with 100k+ prize pools, attracting millions of concurrent viewers on Twitch.
Initiated AI research and development, laying the groundwork for future projects like Friday (itsfriday.app).

Business Operations Consultant

aseprob.com | Remote | 2022 - Present

Assisted in transitioning aseprob.com from a traditional insurance broker to a remote, online-focused business.
Implemented digital tools and platforms to enhance client interactions and streamline operations.
Developed and maintained the company's online presence, including website updates and digital marketing strategies.
Collaborated with the team to identify and integrate AI-driven solutions to improve customer service and operational efficiency.
Provided ongoing technical support and training to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies.

Freelance Developer

Orlando, FL | 2015 - 2020

Developed custom Java solutions for the gaming industry, focusing on infrastructure and event management.
Implemented blockchain integrations for various client applications.
Gained broad experience in software development, project management, and client relations.

Technical Skills

Languages: Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust, Kotlin

Web & Frameworks: React, Angular, Next.js, Spring Boot, Flask, FastAPI, HTMX

Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, OracleDB, Redis, S3, ScyllaDB

DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, GCP, Gradle

AI/ML: PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, GPT models, LLMs, Stable Diffusion

Other: Blockchain Integration, Event Management, Team Leadership

Key Projects

Friday (itsfriday.app): Developing an advanced personal AI assistant using a hybrid model approach, auto-routing, and code evaluation capabilities. Integrates TTS, STT, and real-time video chat processing. (Planned Release: Q4 2024)
Just.Pics: Launched a commercial image generation platform using Stable Diffusion models and LoRA adapters. (March 2023)
Twitch Rivals' Squid Craft Game Season 1: Developed infrastructure and managed event with 100k prize pool and millions of concurrent viewers. (January 2022)
Desafio Bingo: Large-scale Twitch event with millions of concurrent viewers. (October 2021)
UHC Comunidades: Custom event for content creator's and their communities to interact together.
Noobsters: Foundational technology powering multiple large-scale content creator events.

Education and Continuous Learning

Associate in Arts, Computer Science

Valencia College, Orlando, FL | 2020 - 2022

Transitioned to full-time AI research and development to pursue innovative opportunities in the field.

Specialized AI and Machine Learning Education

MIT OpenCourseWare: Advanced AI/ML Courses
Stanford Online: Cutting-edge AI/ML Specializations
Andrej Karpathy's Transformer Series
Ongoing self-directed learning in AI and emerging technologies

Interests & Expertise

Autonomous Vehicles: Deeply passionate about self-driving car technology since 2016. Continuously follow and analyze the latest research, developments, and real-world applications in the field.
AI Research: Implemented and trained GPT-2 from scratch, following OpenAI's open-source implementation and Andrej Karpathy's course. Keen interest in applying AI to solve real-world problems.
Competitive Esports: Achieved top 10% global ranking in CS2 and Valorant, demonstrating strategic thinking and quick decision-making skills.
Continuous Learning: Actively exploring emerging technologies and their practical applications, with a focus on AI, machine learning, and autonomous systems.