Software Engineer
Mercatalyst, Carrollton, TX (Remote)
December 2024 - PresentSoftware Engineer Intern
Mercatalyst, Carrollton, TX
May 2024 - December 2024- Refactored legacy code to utilize async/await, resulting in a 40% improvement in system performance and responsiveness.
- Engineered sophisticated REST API controller modules for seamless HTTP request handling, CRUD operations, and integration with MongoDB and Salesforce (Apache Cassandra) databases.
- Played a pivotal role in migrating service APIs from Node.js 18 to Node.js 20, leading to enhanced website loading speeds, increased service reliability, and optimized server memory utilization.
- Authored and implemented comprehensive unit and integration tests, achieving a 30% increase in test coverage across six microservices, thereby significantly enhancing system reliability and maintainability.
- Actively participated in Agile development processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting code reviews, and contributing to knowledge-sharing sessions, while effectively managing version control using GitHub.
Computer Science Tutor
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL
Jan 2020 - May 2020- Provided tutoring support for the Introduction to Computer Science course, with an emphasis on C++.
- Successfully assisted an average of 6 students per hour during high-demand tutoring sessions.
- Offered tailored guidance to students encountering complex challenges in advanced computer science topics.