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NICHOLAS CSASZAR

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

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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

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