Michael Mihaylov
Milwaukee,WI
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer 1
Northwestern Mutual
Milwaukee, WI
08.2023 - Current
- Upgrade and maintain Postgres and Aurora database instances, utilizing HashiCorp, Liquibase, and Terraform.
- As a Risk Engineer, work on resolving incoming security issues, such as vulnerabilities and authentication issues.
- Meet with the offshore support team bi-weekly, assist with delegating work, estimating completion time, and report to the onshore team and management.
- Regularly update back-end APIs, and ensure functionality remains on the front end while testing in Insomnia.
Software Engineer Intern
Northwestern Mutual
Milwaukee, WI
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Tested and documented the functionality of multiple POST and GET API endpoints using Insomnia REST.
- Integrated new search criteria filters for a major internal microservice used by field agents.
- Performed front-end changes in React and JavaScript to multiple company-wide applications to refine field agent case interactions and enhance productivity.
- Won 1st place in the Milwaukee Light the Hoan Intern Challenge for Northwestern Mutual.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2023
Technical Skills
Skills: C++/C, Java, JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS/React, SQL/MySQL, Kotlin
Developer Tools: AWS, Kubernetes, .NET, Node.js, SpringBoot, GIT/Jira, Insomnia, Terraform/Liquibase
Technical Projects
AnyWeather (React/JavaScript)
- Web application utilizing ChakraUI where users can search for any city’s weather data/metrics information.
- Designed a search bar with auto-complete functions for fetching map data using OpenWeatherMap API and GeoDB API.
Discord Bot (JavaScript, Java)
- Custom Discord Bot that is able to send messages, images, embeds, respond to users and manipulate roles/permissions.
- Utilizes Discord’s provided Bot API as well as NPM libraries for certain functions, written in a Node.JS framework.
Accomplishments
- UIC Ski and Snowboard Club President
- UIC Ambassador for PepsiCo for on campus sports clubs
- Milwaukee Light the Hoan Intern Challenge Victor
- Conant High School Varsity Pole Vaulter
- State Qualifier for Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Timeline
Software Engineer 1
Northwestern Mutual
08.2023 - Current
Software Engineer Intern
Northwestern Mutual
05.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Illinois At Chicago
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