Roman Avagimov
Handshake AI
Santa Cruz,CA
6
years of professional experience
Results-driven Training and Development Specialist with expertise in designing and implementing impactful training programs. Experienced in curriculum development, instructional design, and utilizing technology to improve learning outcomes. Committed to fostering team collaboration and enhancing organizational performance through continuous improvement.
Work History
AI Training Specialist
3 Months- Evaluated multimodal AI model outputs across text, image, reasoning, and factuality tasks, assessing instruction following, accuracy, helpfulness, and quality.
- Identified model failure modes and provided structured feedback to support benchmarking and improve AI performance.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance employee performance and engagement.
- Leveraged data analytics to assess training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
AI Training Coding Expert
1 Month- I developed, debugged, and optimized code in Python, JavaScript, and SQL to support training models on a wide range of programming tasks.
- I created diverse coding datasets across multiple languages and difficulty levels to improve model reasoning, and regularly analyzed model outputs to identify logical errors and inefficiencies.
- I also reviewed peer annotations and provided detailed feedback to maintain strong coding standards and best practices.
- In addition, I designed and annotated prompt-response pairs for both algorithmic and full-stack scenarios, contributing to overall improvements in LLM performance.
AI Training Coding Expert
4 Months- Wrote, debugged, and optimized Python, JavaScript, and SQL code samples, enhancing model training on programming tasks.
- Created diverse coding datasets across multiple languages and difficulty levels, improving model reasoning capabilities.
- Wrote, debugged, and optimized Python, JavaScript, and SQL code samples to train models on programming tasks.
- Reviewed peer annotations and provided feedback, ensuring adherence to best coding practices and quality standards.
- Reviewed peer annotations and provided feedback to maintain best coding practices and quality standards.
Tutor
4 Years 5 Months- Tutored students in foundational through AP-level math, enhancing understanding and performance in algebra and calculus AB.
- Guided learners in Programming Basics and Computer Science Principles, emphasizing coding logic and algorithmic thinking.
- Instructed Physics, focusing on kinematics, forces, and energy concepts.
- Adapted instruction for diverse learners across subjects, facilitating personalized learning experiences and improved comprehension.
Software Engineer Intern
4 Months- Developed scalable backend services with RESTful APIs and a SQL database to centralize and automate onboarding, streamlining the user experience for new hires.
- Built dynamic React modules—including calendars, role‑based dashboards, and live task trackers—to boost engagement and visibility.
- Enhanced UX and responsiveness using CSS animations, transitions, and responsive media queries, elevating perceived performance across devices.
- Partnered with senior engineers to architect and implement secure authentication and authorization flows for robust access control.
- Contributed to sprint planning and code reviews, advocating for best practices and fostering collaboration in a distributed engineering environment.
Software Developer
6 Months- Built and launched full‑stack e‑commerce platforms using React, Node.js, and Express, ensuring seamless performance across desktop and mobile devices.
- Developed mobile‑first, cross‑browser UIs with CSS Grid and Flexbox, creating a library of reusable components for consistent layouts on all devices.
- Collaborated closely with clients to refine UX/UI designs, driving a 15% bump in engagement and conversions through targeted performance and usability enhancements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Skills
Python programming
JavaScript coding
SQL database management
Training design
Learning strategies
Training evaluation
Model training
Adaptability
Curriculum development
Presentation skills
Flexible and adaptable
Public speaking
Affiliations
Member of the UCSC Soccer Team (NCAA)
- Balanced rigorous athletics practice with full-time academic studies and contributed to team strategy and training.
- Volunteer Coach & Mentor for youth soccer through the UCSC Athletics & Recreation program
- Led sessions teaching fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship to high school students.
- Led college ID camps for incoming college students
Timeline
AI Training Specialist
Handshake AI
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
AI Training Coding Expert
MERCOR
04.2026 - 05.2026Read More
AI Training Coding Expert
Outlier AI
08.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Software Engineer Intern
SkyIT
12.2024 - 04.2025Read More
Software Developer
Freelance
06.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Tutor
UPchieve
01.2021 - 06.2025Read More
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
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