Kristian Correa
Software Engineer
Passionate about building intuitive web experiences and solving real-world problems with code.
Experience
Feb 2026 – Apr 2026
Full-Stack Development Instructor
Florida International University (KFSCIS)
Selected as one of 10 facilitators for the Advanced Web Development track in the Break Through Tech Sprinternship program, teaching 25–30 students through a 7-week intensive. Created course curriculum and mentored students in full-stack web development, preparing them for matched internships through hands-on projects and industry-focused technical training.
May 2025 – Jun 2025
Software Engineering Intern (BTT Sprinternship)
UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Built an AI-powered internal tool that helps managers identify skill gaps and recommend development paths using real-time employee competency data. Developed a Java Spring Boot backend integrated with the OpenAI API, a PostgreSQL database containerized with Docker, and a responsive frontend built with React and Next.js.
Mar 2024 – Aug 2024
Front-End Engineer
Law Detail
Developed the frontend using React and TypeScript, creating responsive pages and components for legal professionals to explore court case data. Integrated dynamic filtering and search tools by connecting the UI to backend APIs, enabling users to refine and analyze large datasets in real time. Built interactive dashboards and data visualizations with ReCharts.
Jan 2023 – Present
Computer Science Tutor & Lab IT
Miami Dade College
Mentored over 150 students in Java, Python, and C++, assisting with projects, homework, and exam preparation, on average improving student grades by 20%.
Projects
PrepBear
An AI-powered interview prep platform that simulates behavioral and technical interviews to help students and jobseekers practice and gain confidence. Integrated real-time voice interviews using the Google Gemini Live API, providing feedback on answer quality.
AI Search Lab
An interactive AI search visualization platform that compares search algorithms on an 8-puzzle and Tic-Tac-Toe. Implemented BFS, Dijkstra, A* (Manhattan heuristic), Minimax, and Alpha-Beta pruning with live metrics for nodes expanded, runtime, and pruning rate.
Client Work
These were all made under my company Velvet Pixel Software, with real clients.
Client · E-commerce
Legacy Collection LLC
Full storefront for a veteran-owned TCG shop on the Emerald Coast, with in-store and online inventory kept in sync.
- Square POS inventory sync (in-store + online)
- News blog and product drops
- Card grading submission flow
Client · Gaming & Retail
Topdeck Games & TCG
Marketing site for a State College trading card and tabletop store, built to drive foot traffic and community engagement.
- Live event calendar with meeting times
- Store gallery and location details
- Discord and Instagram integration