Arvel Hernandez

Arvel Hernandez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering, management, and software development. Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at GRITS / Sustainable Endowments Institute since February 2024, responsibility includes prioritizing and designing platform features while recruiting engineering talent. Arvel also owns Empty Cellar Records since June 2009 and operates as a Freelance Software Engineer and Product Manager at 10x Management since November 2014, focusing on full-stack development and product design. Previously, significant contributions were made at CrowdFlower, holding multiple roles from Enterprise Engineering Lead to Senior Manager of Services, where successful client projects and revenue milestones were achieved. Educational credentials include a MA in Psychology and a BS in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University.