NICHOLAS CSASZAR
Software Engineer
Albrightsville,PA
Summary
Career Objective
Highly motivated junior software engineer with a background in computer science and a recent software engineering boot camp graduate. Seeking a dynamic role that fosters learning and growth, where I can contribute as a collaborative problem solver. Eager to apply my technical skills and passion for software engineering to deliver innovative solutions and enhance end-user experiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Product Pipeline
Backend
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Created scalable and efficient API service by performing ETL operations on a large dataset, integrating it into an RDMS, and constructing a server to manage API endpoints.
- Improved query performance by 97.5% by identifying bottlenecks and implementing b-tree indexes, cost-effective JOINs, and aggregate operations, starting from a baseline of 400ms.
- Utilized connection pooling to efficiently reuse client connections, resulting in faster query execution, reduced resource consumption, and a 50% decrease in error rate during load testing.
- Deployed database on AWS EC2 and scaled API server across multiple instances using a load balancer to significantly increase throughput by 200-300% and achieve a 100% reduction in error rate during load testing.
Fuzzy Friends
Frontend
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Fuzzy Friends is a dog matchmaking platform modeled after dating apps, connecting local dog owners to arrange playdates and foster a community promoting socialization
- Developed events widget for dog playdate matching platform, leveraging Tailwind CSS and Material UI.
- Utilized React Router to create multi-page web app, connecting to backend data storage for user information and profiles
- Ensured user security by integrating Auth0 user authentication for efficient handling of login information.
Project Atelier
Fullstack
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Created a responsive Front End clothing retail application allowing users to browse, leave reviews and ask questions about products
- Utilized React Hooks to streamline multiple co-dependent Axios requests decreasing page load times by 10 percent
- Leveraged React and Axios to integrate product API into feature-rich image gallery, enhancing user browsing experience
- Maximized benefits of TDD, including early detection of defects and improved code design, by utilizing Jest and CircleCI during development.
ZTube
Frontend
01.2022 - 01.2023
- ZTube: Video streaming platform that serves as a centralized hub for users to upload and watch community-made videos.
- Ensured cross-device compatibility by implementing responsive design with React styled-components, MUI and vanilla CSS strategies such as media queries
- Developed user-friendly, reusable components that meet industry standards by abstracting logic from accessibility and following W3C guidelines, improving user experience
- Optimized application performance and achieved a score of 93 in Lighthouse reports by implementing React Router, utilizing semantic HTML
Education
Certificate in Advanced Software Engineering -
Hack Reactor
Remote 10.2022 - 01.2023
No Degree - Computer Science
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA 09.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
Front End – JavaScript (ES5 and ES6), TypeScript, React, HTML5, CSS, Tailwind
Back End – Nodejs, Express, MongoDB, MySQL, RESTful API, Postgres, ElectronTesting/Deployment – Jest, Mocha, Chai, AWS: EC2, Heroku, NGINX, LoaderioDeveloper Tools – Vim, Git, npm, Webpack, Babel, Agile Methodology, Scrum, TDDProcess development
Work History
Team Lead/Trainer 2017-2020
Walmart Distribution Center
- Strengthened communication and leadership skills by training 3+ new hires/month on technologies and workflow processes
- Conducted training sessions for new hires daily, demonstrated technologies and processes, and answered questions to ensure understanding
UPS Delivery Driver 2020-2021
United Parcel Service
- Provided fast and reliable delivery service to 180+ customers/day
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills and managed time effectively to meet tight deadlines, achieved 100% on time deliveries with no customer complaints
- Learned the importance of punctuality, attention to detail, and effective face to face communication with customers
Timeline
Product Pipeline
Backend
10.2022 - 01.2023
Certificate in Advanced Software Engineering -
Hack Reactor
10.2022 - 01.2023
Fuzzy Friends
Frontend
01.2022 - 01.2023
Project Atelier
Fullstack
01.2022 - 01.2023
ZTube
Frontend
01.2022 - 01.2023
No Degree - Computer Science
East Stroudsburg University
09.2018 - 06.2020