About Me
Hello, I'm Kevin Zarzana. I'm a Software Engineer with expertise in AI platforms, Enterprise architecture, and distributed systems. I'm also a climber, wrestler, skier, and dog dad.
Education
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (2016-2018)
Minor in Applied Mathematics
Stevens Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in CyberSecurity (2015-2016)
Recruited by Division III Wrestling Team
Member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Westlake High School
Magna Cum Laude, Top 5% of class
Wrestling Team Captain
VP of Climbing Club
Skills & Technologies
Journal
Coming soon.
Resume
Professional Experience
CCC Intelligent Solutions
Platform Architect & Scrum Master - AI Runtime Team (May 2021 - May 2023)
- Led Agile development process and handled feature/epic prioritization
- One of 2 developers who managed and oversaw entire production AI runtime environment
- Created documentation and performed demonstrations for integration teams
- Conducted weekly meetings with executive leadership for cost audits and enhancement strategies
- Cut runtime costs by 50% through deployment audits and processor optimization
CCC Intelligent Solutions
Platform Architect (April 2019 - May 2021)
- Designed and developed REST APIs for AI model deployment and management
- Implemented network and data security features using AWS VPCs, Security Groups, API Gateways, and IAM roles
- Supported data scientists with AI product development
Office Max
Print Services Specialist (May 2016 - May 2017)
- Customer Facing role performing on demand service and providing assistance in small and large scale prints
- Took large quantity orders for custom projects such as booklets, manuals, business cards, etc.
Professional Projects
Personal Projects
A logging utility for tracking experience points in World of Warcraft Classic.
Travel
Denali National Park
Backpacking in Denali National Park, Alaska
Longs Peak
Attempting to summit Longs Peak, Colorado
Steamboat Ski Resort
Enjoying the slopes at Steamboat's world-renowned ski resort, known for its Champagne Powder snow and natural terrain.
BlueRidge Mountains
Exploring the scenic beauty of the BlueRidge Mountains, known for their stunning vistas and natural trails.
Red River Gorge Climbing
Rock climbing adventure in the Red River Gorge, one of America's premier climbing destinations.
Wolf Creek Ski Resort
Skiing adventure at Wolf Creek, known for its deep powder and challenging terrain.
Red River Gorge Climbing
Autumn climbing adventure in the Red River Gorge, enjoying the fall colors and challenging routes.
Colorado Climbing
Rock climbing adventure in Colorado, exploring the state's diverse climbing areas.
Kings Peak, Utah
Hiking adventure to Utah's highest peak, enjoying stunning mountain views and challenging trails.
Switzerland
European adventure exploring Switzerland's stunning alpine landscapes and cultural heritage.
Salt Lake City Ski
Skiing adventure in Utah's Wasatch Range, known for its world-class ski resorts and powder snow.
Black Canyon
Hiking adventure in Colorado
Yosemite National Park
Hiking adventure in Yosemite
Zion National Park
Hiking adventure in Utah