Wester Palanca
High Point,NC
Summary
Collaborative and analytical problem solver with passion for creating efficient backend systems. Well-versed in database management and server-side languages, including Python and Java, to build scalable applications. Dedicated to driving innovation and optimizing system performance.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Backend Engineer Intern
FitMirage
12.2025 - Current
- Developed serverless backend APIs using AWS Lambda to support scalable application features.
- Designed and integrated an AI-powered service for personalized outfit generation using user data and preferences.
- Implemented JWT-based authentication and authorization for secure user access.
- Assisted with API and data pipeline testing, ensuring correct request/response handling, authentication flows, and error management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science | Concentration: Software Engineering
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC)
Charlotte, NC05-2027
Skills
- Languages: Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, C#
- Frameworks and Libraries: Reactjs, Nodejs, Expressjs, Mongoose, Socketio, Flask, FastAPI, Scikit-learn
- Tools: Git, GitHub Actions, Docker, AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3), Postman
- Databases: MongoDB, MySQL, DynamoDB
- Concepts: REST APIs, JWT Authentication, CI/CD, Agile
Certification
- PCAP— Certified Associate Python Programmer (Python Institute)
- PCEP — Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (Python Institute)
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert (Microsoft)
Timeline
Backend Engineer Intern
FitMirage
12.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science | Concentration: Software Engineering
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC)