Profile Summary
Dynamic Software Engineer with a flair for executing high-impact, complex projects in fast-paced settings. Proficient in several programming languages, including Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, and C++, with a solid grasp of frameworks such as .NET, React, Bootstrap, and Foundation. Expertise extends to cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, web development, and debugging, complemented by a deep understanding of data structures, machine learning, and database management. A diverse skill set enables tackling challenging technological landscapes and driving innovation.
Skills
Technical Skills
- Frameworks & Libraries: .NET, React, JQuery, Bootstrap, Foundation, Materialize, GraphQL
- Databases: MySQL, MariaDB
- Dev Tools: Git, Visual Studio / VS Code, Android Studio, IntelliJ IDEA , SSMS, Microsoft Access
- Cloud & DevOps: Azure DevOps, UNIX, Windows, Mac OS
- Office Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Professional Experience
Junior Software Developer
Health & Wellness Partners LLC, Upper Saddle, NJ
- Manage and maintain client websites utilizing C#, .NET, and MVC frameworks.
- Perform SQL database management tasks to meet client needs.
- Update and optimize databases as per evolving client needs.
- Streamlined data management and user interfaces in Microsoft Access using advanced VBA, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency and a 15% improvement in data accuracy.
Software Engineer (Intern)
CURO Financial Technologies Corp, Chicago, IL
- Contributed to the software development lifecycle by designing and implementing both front-end and back-end features for the "Tiger Reporting System," a dynamic solution for report generation and viewing.
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team, including the Risk Team and Senior Product Managers, maintaining close communication and asking calibrated questions to remove bottlenecks and reach alignment.
- Spearheaded agile sprints, standups, and code reviews, fortifying team efficiency and guaranteeing the successful completion of user stories, catalyzing significant project advancements.
- Designed a backend solution using C# and .NET Core that simplified report creation, managed parameters, and generated dynamic SQL based on user input. This led to a 15% improvement in data retrieval and reporting efficiency.
- Engineered a user-friendly report viewer using React and TypeScript, integrated GraphQL for optimized data communication, and incorporated Bold Reports for effortless report visualization
- Devised a strategy to improve parameter handling, ensure type consistency with GraphQL, and enhance frontend-backend data flow, resulting in a 25% boost in system performance and stability.
- Leveraged Azure DevOps as the primary platform for software lifecycle management, ensuring systematic tracking of user stories, repository maintenance, and other associated activities to streamline development processes and improve collaboration.
- Wrote clear documentation and maintained clean, legible code.
Insightful Manager & Operator
Cousins Submarines Inc, Wheaton, IL
- Managed staff and optimized operations, reducing costs by 25-30%.
- Automated processes, enhancing supplier relationships and performance metrics.
- Applied negotiation and email marketing to reduce costs and increase sales.
Education
B.Sc. in Computer Science
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL | Aug 2020 - Dec 2023
GPA: 3.7/4.0 | Major: Software Development, Minor: Business Analytics