Summary
Richard Hernandez is a PhD-trained computer engineer and patent examiner with nine years of experience at the intersection of privacy-preserving machine learning, secure multiparty computation, and distributed systems. He has published multiple peer-reviewed papers and holds a patent for a blockchain-enabled MPC framework, translating cryptographic theory into practical cloud-scale solutions. A three-time AFRL research intern who collaborated with MIT Lincoln Lab and UT, he has a track record of mentoring students and guiding interns through defense-focused research projects. Technically fluent in Python, C++, MP-SPDZ, containerization, and cloud platforms, he also contributes agentic DevOps challenges for AI at Snorkel AI. A CyberCorps Scholarship for Service recipient with Security+ certification, he brings a unique blend of academic rigor, government research experience, and hands-on engineering that informs his patent examination work.
9 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Engineering at Florida International University
Associate of Arts - AA, Computer Engineering, Associate of Arts - AA, Computer Engineering at Miami Dade College