Zachary Shaft
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Diligent Software Engineer with strong business acumen, specializing in enhancing integration testing and automation processes. Proactive problem-solving skills facilitate the identification and resolution of issues, significantly boosting system reliability. Committed to excellence and adept at optimizing software logic and workflows through advanced data structures and algorithms. Recognized for hard work, ethical standards, and attention to detail, consistently building positive relationships and surpassing goals while effectively managing tasks in both slow and fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Application Analyst
Catholic Health
Buffalo, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Analyzed clinical application workflows to enhance efficiency and user experience.
- Developed training materials and conducted sessions for end-users on system functionalities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for new application features.
- Managed software updates and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with system administrators to monitor and maintain SQL Server instances, proactively addressing potential performance bottlenecks or security vulnerabilities.
Kenmore Mercy Laboratory Technician
Catholic Health
Kenmore, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Followed and advised care plans while coordinating with other medical personnel
- Trained and proficient in EPIC software
- Collected and cataloged data, organized records for managers, and completed other basic administrative duties
- Operated laboratory testing devices (Access, AU 480/680 Chemistry Analyzer, Hematology and Coag analyzers) and other lab equipment.
Software Engineer Intern
AiGency Partners LLC
Buffalo, NY
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with product management, ux and engineering teams to meet business objectives.
- Evaluated new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency within organization's cloud ecosystem.
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities to expand knowledge of software engineering field.
- Gained experience working with version control systems such as Git.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions aimed at improving overall system functionality.
- Proactively stays informed on the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices through ongoing learning and development.
Clinical Microbiologist/Corpsman
US Navy
Bethesda, MD
07.2017 - 12.2019
- US Navy corpsman for the White House Medical Unit and Medical Evaluation Treatment Unit at Presidential Suite Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- Identified organisms and performed antimicrobial sensitivities on pathogens identified
- Isolated and sequenced via MiSeq, multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) to compile data for MDRO amongst service members returning from deployment overseas.
- Prepared reagents, media, stains, controls, or other supplies necessary for performing tests according to established protocols.
- Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding test findings and interpretation.
Corpsman
US Navy
Portsmouth, VA
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided both basic and lifesaving care to patients with a broad spectrum of medical problems
- Assessed and successfully triaged patients requiring emergency care while maintaining order at accident scenes
- Followed and advised care plans while coordinating with other medical personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Merrimack College
Boston, Massachusetts08.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Neuroscience
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06.2023
Skills
- Experienced in software development using Java, Python, C, HTML, and Go
- Proficient in optimizing data structures
- Experienced with both front-end and back-end development frameworks
- Skilled in API integration and maintenance
- Advanced skills in database management and SQL
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Software implementation
- Clinical workflow analysis
Certification
- MLT ASCP
- AlgoExpert
- Coursera Certifications AWS, Cloud Computing
Timeline
Clinical Application Analyst
Catholic Health
01.2025 - Current
Software Engineer Intern
AiGency Partners LLC
06.2023 - 01.2025
Kenmore Mercy Laboratory Technician
Catholic Health
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Microbiologist/Corpsman
US Navy
07.2017 - 12.2019
Corpsman
US Navy
06.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Neuroscience
University at Buffalo
Master of Science - Computer Science
Merrimack College
Additional Information
- GitHub: https://github.com/MerrimackZach
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-shaft-22773328a