Angel Yair Mendez Sandoval
AI Enthusiast, Creator & Modernization Advocate
My Story
My journey began with a deep love for creating things. From studying industrial engineering in high school to pursuing mechatronics in college, I've always been drawn to understanding how systems work and how to make them better. This foundation led me naturally into programming - where I discovered the ultimate tool for creation and automation.
Every day, I wake up with an itch to build and learn something new. I believe in learning by doing - getting my hands dirty with code while also seeking structured approaches when needed. This balance has been key to my growth as a developer and problem solver.
I've drunk the AI kool-aid and firmly believe the present and future belong to artificial intelligence. I'm particularly passionate about running AI personally - on edge devices and private infrastructure. Self-hosting and maintaining control over AI systems excites me, and I'm constantly learning to make this vision a reality.
My long-term goal is to help modernize small businesses and improve people's lives through technology. I believe most things can be automated, and that excites me. Through Moderniza MX, I want to bring the power of AI and automation to Mexican small businesses, helping them thrive in the digital age.
Beyond the Code
🏀 Basketball & Lakers
Passionate Lakers fan who loves the game and finds inspiration in teamwork and strategy
💪 Fitness & Gym
Regular gym-goer who believes in continuous improvement and discipline
🤖 AI & Edge Computing
Deep believer in running AI personally on edge devices and private infrastructure
🔧 Building & Creating
Has an itch to build things and loves learning by doing
Skills & Expertise
Professional Experience
Architecture Associate
BBVA México
Oct 2023 - Present
Lead technical architecture and data processing initiatives. Design and implement scalable system architectures for high-volume financial data processing.
Key Achievements:
- Reduced data processing time by 30% through parallel processing implementation
- Designed and deployed data processing pipelines processing 250M+ records daily with 99.9% accuracy
- Optimized system performance resulting in 40% reduction in resource consumption
Software Associate
BBVA
Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
Developed and maintained financial software systems and integrations using Java Spring Framework.
Key Achievements:
- Enhanced system reliability by implementing comprehensive error handling and retry mechanisms
- Improved processing efficiency by 35% through code optimization and caching strategies
- Created monitoring system to assure table replication integrity
- Created Gauge to redirect traffic to other services when registration flow is overburdened
HIL Engineer
Alten México
Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
Conducted hardware-in-the-loop testing for automotive systems.
Key Achievements:
- Performed comprehensive testing on cluster components for latest FORD vehicles
- Developed test automation scripts and validation procedures
- Analyzed test results and provided detailed technical reports
Education & Certifications
Mechatronics Engineering
2018 - 2022Combined mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering principles. Foundation for understanding complex systems and automation.
Industrial Engineering (Technical Level)
2015 - 2018Early exposure to process optimization and systems thinking. Sparked interest in efficiency and automation.
AI/ML & Edge Computing
2023 - PresentFocusing on AI deployment on edge devices, self-hosting solutions, and private infrastructure for AI applications.