About

Jose Avelar

Founder

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At AVLAB, I explore how to redefine software development and engineering in the age of AI to create solutions that enhance the reach of human capabilities and the human experience. I build products that explore innovative applications of AI technologies to test and validate their capabilities, advantages, and limitations in real-world scenarios.

Experience

Engineering

AI Engineer (February 2024 – Current)

Design and development of web-based AI-powered applications, combining scalable data pipelines, (multi-)agent workflows, and RAG systems.

Computer Vision Engineer (January 2020 – July 2023)

Development of computer vision algorithms and training of Deep Learning models for image classification, object detection, and anomaly detection.

Robotics Engineer (June 2018 – January 2020)

Embedded software development for multi-robot navigation and robotic actuators of an autonomous mobile robot that automated product transport while safely sharing workspace with personnel.

Software Engineer (2015 – Current)

Design and development of full-stack web applications across consumer and enterprise domains, from frontend interfaces to backend services and APIs. End-to-end setup and deployment to cloud infrastructure.

Technical Management

CTO (August 2025 – February 2026)

Definition and execution of the technology vision, roadmap, and strategy to align AI product development with business goals and long-term scalability.

Engineering Manager (April 2022 – February 2024)

Led multidisciplinary teams and end-to-end project delivery across industrial automation and AI/ML platform initiatives, from planning through lifecycle execution.