Ken Mendoza

Systems Architect & AI/ML Engineer with 25+ years of experience designing and building scalable software systems, leading innovation initiatives, and navigating products from prototype to NASDAQ public offering. Proven track record in AI-powered automation, patentable technology development, and high-impact technical leadership.

Professional Experience

Co-founder of Oregon Coast AI

2024 - present

Orchestrating development and infrastructure for commercial AI products by architecting containerized microservices with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, Go, and Cloudflare Workers; designing edge computing solutions; implementing PostgreSQL and Supabase data backends; integrating vector databases (Chroma, Pinecone) and AI tooling (Claude, CodeCursor, Windsurf); and building production-grade ML and NLP systems using LangChain, Anthropic, OpenAI, and custom agent frameworks—all supported by a robust, patented innovation portfolio.

Independent Consultant

2008 – 2024

Pursued independent consulting and creative ventures while maintaining expertise in technology and biomedical innovation, including operating a professional photography enterprise that informed algorithm development for RAW image processing and AI-based aesthetic assessment, fostering a continuous feedback loop between creative and technical domains.

Arbor Vita Corporation

2001 – 2008

Served as Bioinformatics & Systems Integration Lead, named inventor on five proteomics patents, architected and implemented a comprehensive Laboratory Information Management System, and led the integration of computational solutions with laboratory workflows to enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Digital Lava Inc.

1997 – 2001

Headed R&D innovation efforts that supported a successful NASDAQ IPO. Spearheaded enterprise architecture design, blockchain strategy assessments, and risk analysis frameworks.

Core Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks

Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, Node.js

AI & Machine Learning

Deep learning model development, computer vision pipelines, multi-modal AI integration

Software Architecture

Microservices, RESTful API design, scalable cloud architectures (AWS, GCP)

Data Processing & Visualization

ETL pipelines, data-to-visualization converters, AI-driven analytics dashboards

DevOps & Automation

CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes orchestration, automated testing (Playwright)

Intellectual Property

Patent strategy, invention disclosure, IP portfolio management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate studies in related technical fields
Cornell University

Summary

Highly adaptable technical leader specializing in AI system design, scalable software architectures, and rapid delivery of commercial products. Excels in temporary and contract roles requiring swift onboarding, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on expertise across the software development lifecycle.

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