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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.

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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, NC
05-2027

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)
Wester Palanca