Zachary Cardoza is a founder and full-stack software engineer with 11 years of experience building production software, data pipelines, and AI-powered systems. He leads Kaweah Tech to bring enterprise-grade engineering and applied AI to Central Valley organizations while mentoring local talent and strengthening the regional tech ecosystem. Previously he managed backend teams at Optum, driving a high-pressure migration from batch to streaming architectures and maintaining large-scale search services. His background spans product-focused engineering, cross-discipline technical management, and hands-on development—from web and mobile platforms to embedded firmware integration. Known for spotting operational friction and shipping pragmatic solutions, he combines strategic roadmap thinking with the willingness to roll up his sleeves and implement the details.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Web Design and Flash Programming, Web Design and Flash Programming at Willow International
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design at Learn UI Design
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology, Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology at Western Governors University
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Industrial Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Industrial Technology at California State University, Fresno
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