Jonathan Korstad

Jonathan Korstad, CPWA

Senior Accessibility Analyst & AI Engineer building scalable intelligent systems and bridging the gap between digital accessibility and artificial intelligence.

About Me

I am a results-driven AI Engineer with expertise in developing scalable AI agents and tools for automation, infrastructure management, and large-scale data processing. My work focuses on building intelligent systems using deep reinforcement learning and frameworks like LangChain and Smolagents to streamline operations and resolve complex queries.

Currently, I serve as a Senior Accessibility Analyst and AI Software Engineer at Visa, where I lead global design and engineering teams to integrate accessibility into the product lifecycle. I bridge the gap between technical engineering and user-centric design. I also

With a background spanning technology, healthcare, and construction, I bring a unique, cross-functional perspective to solving complex problems. I am also the proud founder of Kynda Coffee, where my entrepreneurial spirit meets my passion for specialty coffee.

Current Interests:

Deep Reinforcement Learning (Online/Offline), Generative 3D & Multimodal Models, Generative Audio Training, Digital Accessibility, AI Agents, Computer Vision, XR, Game Dev, and Lifelong Learning.

Technical Skills

AI & Machine Learning

Deep Reinforcement Learning PyTorch JAX (Learning) Scikit-Learn LangChain Smolagents Hugging Face Ecosystem Generative 3D/Audio

Development

Python C++ Flutter React/React Native HTML/CSS/JS Rust (Learning) Digital Accessibility

Sim & Tools

Unreal Engine 5 Unity Godot Isaac Sim Tableau Entrepreneurship

Professional Experience

Senior Accessibility Analyst & AI Software Engineer

2022 - Current

Visa

  • Invented a novel secure PIN entry method for touch-screen interfaces, enabling independent use for unsighted users across global payment systems.
  • Collaborated with â…” of Visa’s Global Design teams to integrate accessibility into the full product lifecycle and the Visa Product Design System (VPDS).
  • Automated auditing and remediation processes using AI tools for large-scale code analysis and configuration management.

Founder & Owner

2020 - Current

Kynda Coffee

  • Bootstrapped a self-funded business from concept to full operations.
  • Developed custom software for inventory tracking and operational automation.
  • Led a team through rapid problem-solving in diverse environments, optimizing processes for growth.

Accessibility Analyst

2021 - 2022

MicroAssist

SME responsible for testing, auditing, and code remediation for clients to mitigate accessibility issues and ensure compliance.

Projects & Research

Reinforcement Learning Agents

Honors level projects for Hugging Face Deep RL Course. Optimized agents for tasks including:

  • • LunarLander-v2 (Stable landing)
  • • Multi-agent Soccer Duos (Distributed training)
  • • VizDOOM Health Gathering (Real-time decision making)
  • • Panda Gym/PyBullet environments
Python PyTorch

Custom Agent Systems

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

LangChain Smolagents

Generative Code & Docs

Explored and implemented generative models for code generation and documentation automation. Focused on streamlining development processes in simulated distributed systems to improve developer velocity.

GenAI Automation

Education

Post Grad - AI & Machine Learning

UT Austin (2024)

SolveIt With Code & Deep Learning

Fast.ai / Answer.ai (2023-2024)

B.S. Pre-med (Kinesiology)

Texas A&M University (2019)

Kynda Coffee

Founded in October 2019, Kynda Coffee represents my entrepreneurial journey. It's not just about great coffee; it's about building systems, managing infrastructure, and creating community. From inventory algorithms to the perfect roast profile, I apply my engineering mindset to every cup.

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