Nicolas Cardozo
Springfield,NJ
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer (Railway Systems - Alstom)
Critical Software
PT
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Designed and implemented Matlab Simulink model test scripts based on overall software test specification requirements.
- Wrote overall software test specification reports and documentation throughout SDLC (software development life cycle).
- Analyzed safety integrity level requirements to ensure system compliance with international guidelines and regulations.
- Designed and reviewed test specifications based on integration requirements of rolling stock battery management system.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of software testing.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
Front-End Developer Intern
Eco-Enterprise
Newark, NJ
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Created technical and design requirements, integrating user-facing and front-end elements with React to maintain web presence effectiveness.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to confirm creative proposals and design best practices during development processes.
- Followed SDLC best practices within an Agile environment to produce rapid iterations for stakeholders and clients.
- Streamlined codebase by refactoring HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for improved performance and maintainability.
- Created custom animations and transitions for engaging user interfaces that increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Assisted in debugging issues promptly by identifying root causes and implementing appropriate solutions, minimizing downtime for end users.
- Collaborated with designers to ensure seamless implementation of UI/UX designs into functional web pages.
Project Lead
NJIT Capstone
- Efficiently led a 3-person team throughout a 4-month-long project with weekly deadlines and milestones.
- Established great working relationships with team members and promoted a healthy but effective work environment.
- Led bi-weekly team meetings to ensure progress toward project goals and assist team members.
- Made project design and implementation decisions with milestone goals in mind to achieve desired results.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing Agile methodologies and improving team communication.
Education
B.S. - Computer Science
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ12.2022
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, Java, C, C, Javascript, PHP
- Frameworks: React, Vue, Flask, FastAPI
- Database management: SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Matlab and Simulink
- Object-Oriented Programming
- CI/CD
- Database Design and Management
- Requirement Analysis and Implementation
- Agile Methodologies
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Teamwork and Communication
- Test case design
- Automated testing
- Requirements Analysis
- Black Box Testing
- System Testing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Software Engineer (Railway Systems - Alstom)
Critical Software
06.2023 - 08.2024
Front-End Developer Intern
Eco-Enterprise
09.2022 - 12.2022
Project Lead
NJIT Capstone
B.S. - Computer Science
New Jersey Institute of Technology