Software Engineer
Building software that has a real-world impact.
Computer Science student at the University of South Florida with experience in full-stack engineering, human-robot interaction research, and organizational leadership. I build practical software systems across public safety software, assistive robotics, and applied AI.
About
I'm Rex Gonzalez, a software engineer passionate about building scalable, practical, and efficient solutions to real-world problems. I'm currently a software engineering intern at Motorola Solutions, working on the Callyo Investigative Solutions team, developing tools for public safety agencies nationwide.
Outside of industry work, I research human-robot interaction at USF's RARE Lab, lead the Google Developer Group on campus, and build projects spanning assistive robotics, RAG-powered applications, and neurotechnology. I care about engineering that is technically rigorous and genuinely useful to people.
Education: B.S. in Computer Science with minors in Math and Entrepreneurship at the University of South Florida, expected graduation May 2027.
Skills
Programming Languages
- Python
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- SQL
- C/C++
- HTML/CSS
Frameworks & Libraries
- React
- Node.js
- NestJS
- Flask
- LangChain
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- OpenCV
- NumPy
Databases
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- MySQL
Developer Tools
- Git
- GitHub
- Docker
- AWS
- Google Cloud Platform
- Azure DevOps
- Jenkins
- Swagger
- VS Code
Experience
Software Engineering Intern
Motorola Solutions — Callyo Investigative Solutions (10-21 Team)
St. Petersburg, FL
May 2026 – Present
- Develop full-stack features for the 10-21 digital evidence platform used by 1 in 5 law enforcement officers across 50%+ of U.S. agencies.
- Design and implement front-end tools and workflow enhancements in TypeScript to improve usability for investigators and agency personnel.
- Enhance REST APIs, optimize PostgreSQL queries, and resolve production issues through Agile workflows with Azure Boards.
April 2025 – February 2026
- Conducted research in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and AI/ML for socially assistive robots under Professor Zhao Han.
- Integrated hardware and software to address real-world challenges in HRI, robotics, and software engineering.
- Collaborated with faculty and student researchers to design and prototype Bloom, a social robot for older adults.
June 2025 – Present
- Lead a tech organization with 800+ members, offering workshops, technical talks, mentorship, and HackUSF.
- Coordinate outreach to industry professionals for sponsorships and speaking at HackUSF and GDG initiatives.
- Collaborate with student organizations across campus to co-host engaging events and skill-building workshops.
Projects
Bloom: A Low-Cost Social Robot for the Elderly
Designed and prototyped Bloom, a $300 social robot for older adults, leading an undergraduate development team. Presented at HRI 2026 and contributed as second author to an ACM research publication. Integrated speech-to-text, text-to-speech, touch sensing, face recognition, and RAG to enable natural interaction, developed as a non-pharmacological treatment for loneliness and dementia in collaboration with USF College of Public Health.
- Python
- C++
- AI
- STT
- TTS
- RAG
- Robotics
USF AI Chatbot for Academic Planning
Developed a full-stack RAG academic advisor that improved class search efficiency by 40% by integrating the registration database and Rate My Professors. Built personalized academic planning flowcharts based on student profiles, with MongoDB-backed user authentication, chat persistence, and profile management.
- Python
- JavaScript
- RAG
- MongoDB
- Web Scraping
Cognia: EEG Assistive Systems and Neurotech
Utilized the Emotiv Insight EEG headset to capture mental commands and EEG metrics for movement control and mental health insights, winning the Assistive Technology Track at HealthHacks 2025. Implemented real-time Python–Arduino communication via WebSockets and built an AI dashboard for EEG analysis and conversational health insights.
- Python
- C++
- Arduino
- BCI
- WebSocket
- RAG
Contact
Open to internships, research collaborations, and conversations about software engineering, AI, robotics, and technical community building.