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Nicholas E Vergara

Henderson,NV

Summary

Experienced Engineering Leader with a proven track record in cost-effective project management and team leadership. Skilled in developing business relationships across multiple industries and delivering successful projects. Expertise in software development, budget management, and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Xometry
04.2024 - Current
  • Heading the design and implementation of a new event-driven Partner Scoring System processing upwards of 500,000 reports and related events per month in real time, influencing real-time outsourcing decisions, and allowing for event replay functionality with minimal engineering input during corrections or downtime.
  • Leading the engineering effort for the partner experience of our platform, including meeting with stakeholders, planning projects spanning multiple quarters, and team coordination across functions.
  • Currently leading a large overhaul of our Workcenter product, our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for partners.
  • Supporting team growth by aligning personal goals, ensuring adequate challenges, conducting performance reviews, and holding weekly 1-on-1s to foster job satisfaction and team expansion.
  • Continuing to contribute technically while taking on side projects to allow for the team to focus on main objectives and projects. This includes addressing bugs that come up and support tickets that would otherwise be distracting.

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER / TECHNICAL LEAD

Xometry
04.2022 - 04.2024
  • Led the team as a technical lead, mentoring engineers while transitioning from an individual contributor to a leadership role.
  • Helped VP of Engineering with planning of projects and execution, including the launch of Workcenter for partners of Xometry to manage and accept work.
  • Led the team and technical development during the launch of our first publicly-facing Developer API and worked with initial partners to get feedback.

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Bankrate (Red Ventures)
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Led the development of Bankrate Learning Center and coordinated closely with design and product members.
  • Mentored and developed fellow engineers, acting as a coordinating figure while consistently consulting with team members during decision-making processes to teach, build trust, and foster mutual respect.
  • Driver of integrating new technology and processes into our general development process. Also worked on bettering our design system and its integration within our platform.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Bankrate (Red Ventures)
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Created new authenticated user experience on Bankrate.com using primarily Node.js/TypeScript, AWS (ECS, SQS, Lambda, etc), PostgreSQL/Aurora, and Terraform.
  • Mentored three interns over two summers during internship programs.
  • Led multiple learning and development initiatives in the Detroit office covering some computer science theory and the AWS platform. Also assisted with tech talks, interviewing process, and local community engagement.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Ambassador
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Worked on the development of the API platform using Django Rest Framework, Python, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Falcon, Node.js, JavaScript, and Redis, while improving overall maintenance process.
  • Gave talks about less commonly used technology to help encourage exploration and personal development.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
07-2017

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Rust
  • Elm

Frameworks & Libraries

  • React
  • Vue
  • Express
  • Node
  • Django
  • Flask

Tools & Platforms

  • Terraform
  • AWS
  • Serverless
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab
  • Docker
  • Containerization
  • Linux
  • Shell Scripting
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  • Git
  • Open Source Software

Project Management & Leadership

  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Software development
  • API design & implementation
  • System architecture
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Stakeholder engagement

Activities

  • Microsoft TEALS, Volunteer Computer Science Teacher - Detroit, Michigan, 2019-2020 School Year

Served as a volunteer teacher at a Detroit Public School, where I taught a class of 10th and 12th grade girls introductory computer science courses. Led the class with the assistance of volunteers and the observing high school teacher.

  • GrizzHacks, Speaker - 09/01/19

Presented a tech talk about the importance of theory in industry and how it's more applicable and approachable than some are led to believe. The examples consisted of some basic Idris code to show how a particular theory - in this case dependent type theory - could be used in an everyday project.

  • Hacker Fellows, Fellow - 06/01/17 - 07/01/17

Accepted as a fellow to work with closely with a Detroit-based start up and learned about the local tech scene in Detroit. Also assisted with panels and interviewing for the next 2 years of cohorts.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Turkish
Elementary

Timeline

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Xometry
04.2024 - Current

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER / TECHNICAL LEAD

Xometry
04.2022 - 04.2024

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Bankrate (Red Ventures)
07.2021 - 04.2022

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Bankrate (Red Ventures)
01.2019 - 06.2021

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Ambassador
05.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Michigan State University

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