Jonathan Korstad

Jonathan Korstad, CPWA

Senior Accessibility Analyst | AI Engineer

Austin, TX 78727 • jpkorstad@gmail.com • +1 (512) 767-5662

About Me

Results-driven AI Engineer 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 by designing AI-driven infrastructure tools for VMs, Kubernetes, bare metal, and edge computing.


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!

Skills

Deep Reinforcement Learning
Deep Reinforcement Learning (Online and Offline) for agent training on any task
PyTorch
PyTorch, Learning JAX
Generative 3D and Multimodal models
SolveIt With Code & Fast.ai
Python, C++, Flutter, React, React Native
Python, C++, Flutter, Learning Rust
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
LangChain
LangChain, LlamaIndex, Smolagents
Unreal Engine 5 & Unity
Godot, Unreal Engine 5 & Unity
Hugging Face Ecosystem
Digital Accessibility
Rapid Learning and Creative Problem Solving
Rapid Learning and Creative Problem Solving To Get The Job Done
Entrepreneurship
Critical & Creative Independent Thinking
Strategy and Innovation
Cross Functional Generalist with a love for lifelong learning
Cross Functional Generalist Leader with a love for lifelong learning
Hands on training, testing, and critical problem solving in novel environments for large scale production
Isaac Sim
Scikit-Learn, Numpy
Generative Audio Training

Experience

(2022 - Current) - Senior Accessibility Analyst at Visa

Invented a novel secure PIN entry method for touch-screen interfaces, meeting industry standards and enabling independent use for unsighted users across global payment systems serving millions.

Collaborated with ⅔ of Visa’s Global Design teams to integrate accessibility into the full product lifecycle, including testing and revising the Visa Product Design System (VPDS) in React, Flutter, and Angular for scalable, multi-language deployments.

Automated auditing and remediation processes to enhance efficiency, drawing on AI tools for large-scale code analysis and configuration management.


(2020 - Current) - Founder/Owner of Kynda Coffee

Bootstrapped and scaled a self-funded business from concept to full operations, managing infrastructure needs including custom software for inventory tracking and operational automation.

Led a self-sufficient team through rapid problem-solving in diverse environments, optimizing processes for efficiency and growth amid resource constraints.


(2021-2022) - Accessibility Analyst at MicroAssist

SME - Testing, auditing, and code remediation for clients to mitigate accessibility issues.

Projects (Partial List)

Hugging Face Reinforcement Learning Course Projects (All at Honors Level): Optimized agents for tasks including LunarLander-v2 (stable landing from variable states), “Huggy” the Dog Fetch agent, FrozenLake game optimization, Space Invaders Agent Score Maximizer, PixelCopter Agent, CartPole balancing agent, SnowballTarget agent, Pyramids (rapidly search for and touch the correct cube) agent, multi-agent Soccer duos (distributed training), VizDOOM health gathering (real-time decision-making on complex terrains), and environments in Panda Gym/PyBullet—demonstrating scalable AI for automation and infrastructure challenges.

Built custom AI agents using Smolagents and LangChain for query resolution and configuration automation, handling large-scale data volumes to extract actionable insights.

Explored generative models for code generation and documentation automation, streamlining development in simulated distributed systems.

Education & Certificates

Kynda Coffee

Founded October 2019, Kynda Coffee represents my entrepreneurial journey in the specialty coffee industry. We focus on quality coffee, scratch baked goods, and community.

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