Freddy Mendoza

Master of Science in Human Language Technology
University of Arizona

Professional Summary

I am a recent Master’s graduate in Human Language Technology from the University of Arizona, with a strong foundation in computational linguistics, natural language processing, and machine learning. My academic journey includes a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics with a Computer Science minor, graduated cum laude in 2023, and hands-on experience developing AI systems through research collaborations and industry internships.

Educational Background

Master of Science, Human Language Technology (4.0) | University of Arizona | 2023-2025
Advanced coursework in statistical natural language processing, speech technology, machine learning applications, and search optimization. Specialized in developing evaluation frameworks for neural language models and RAG systems.

Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics (Cum Laude) | University of Arizona | 2020-2023
Minor in Computer Science
Comprehensive study of semantics, syntax, phonetics, and computational linguistics. Research experience developing Spanish syntactic parsers under Dr. Sandiway Fong, Director of the HLT program.

Professional Experience

Machine Learning Engineer Intern | View Systems | 2024-2025 Developed and maintained comprehensive RAG evaluation pipelines for LLM Assistant products. Implemented systematic testing frameworks processing 10,000+ queries per cycle, optimizing retrieval strategies across diverse data types. Conducted extensive model evaluation and selection for embedding and reranking systems, achieving significant performance improvements in context retrieval accuracy.

Technical Experience

My work spans the intersection of linguistics and machine learning, with particular strength in natural language processing, computational linguistics, and AI system evaluation. I have experience building robust evaluation frameworks, implementing neural language models, and optimizing retrieval-augmented generation systems for production environments.

Looking Forward

I am eager to contribute to innovative machine learning teams where I can apply my expertise in NLP and computational linguistics to solve complex problems. My goal is to continue advancing the field of human language technology while working alongside skilled engineers in dynamic, challenging environments.

When I’m not immersed in code or linguistic analysis, you’ll find me lost in epic sci-fi/fantasy novels, competing on the tennis court, or playing board games with friends.