Edgar Hernandez
About Edgar Hernandez
Edgar Hernandez is a Software Engineer specializing in Anti-Abuse and Security, currently employed at Replit. He has a diverse background, including experience at Guardrail, LinkedIn, NASA, and UC Santa Cruz, where he also earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
Current Role at Replit
Edgar Hernandez currently serves as a Software Engineer focusing on Anti-Abuse and Security at Replit. He has been in this position since 2023, working in a hybrid capacity in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involves developing and implementing security measures to protect the platform from abuse and ensuring a safe user experience.
Previous Experience at Guardrail
Before joining Replit, Edgar worked at Guardrail as a Founding Engineer from 2022 to 2023 for a duration of nine months. In this role, he contributed to the development of security solutions aimed at protecting software applications from vulnerabilities and threats.
Internship Experience at NASA
Edgar gained valuable experience through his internships at NASA. He worked as a Software Engineering Intern at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in 2018 for three months. He later returned to NASA for another internship in the same year, lasting two months, where he further developed his engineering skills in a high-stakes environment.
Education and Academic Background
Edgar Hernandez studied Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. His academic journey also includes a High School Diploma from Salinas High School. During his time at UCSC, he served as a Teaching Assistant at the Baskin School of Engineering from 2017 to 2020, supporting students in their computer science courses.
Professional Experience at LinkedIn
Edgar has held multiple positions at LinkedIn. He started as a Software Engineering Intern in 2019 for two months, followed by a role as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022 for two years. He briefly served as a Senior Software Engineer in 2022 for two months. His time at LinkedIn included working on various software development projects that enhanced user engagement and platform functionality.