Hey! I'm

Nels

I'm
a Full Stack Developer.a React developer.a Twilio engineerfamiliar with GCP.conscious about cybersecurity.

I am a software engineer located in Kirkland, Washington currently seeking employment.

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About Me

I am a Full Stack Software, specializing in server-side app development. I hold a B.A.S. in Business & Information Technology, and a M.S. in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in Web Application Development.

I am passionate about adopting technology that assists and supplements existing tools used in daily living. My educational background in business and cybersecurity, allow me to work with organizations in order to improve long term planning and optimizing day-to-day operations

Skills

  • TypeScript
  • PHP
  • GraphQL
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • HTML5
  • Vue
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • WordPress
  • Docker
  • GitLab
  • React
  • Bootstrap
  • Mantine
  • Twilio SDK
  • Prisma.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB
  • Mongoose
  • PostgreSQL

Resume

Experience

April 2022 - Febuary 2024

Full Stack Engineer

Pear Suite
  • Spearheaded the development of a dynamic call center dashboard, enhancing operational efficiency through seamless Twilio integrations.
  • Collaborated closely with peers to migrate from a MongoDB to a PostgreSQL database system using Prisma, significantly improving data integrity and access speeds.
  • Crafted and enforced robust authentication rules and policies for GraphQL endpoints to bolster system security.
  • Streamlined deployment processes to Google Cloud Platform using GitLab CI/CD, reducing deployment times by over 30%.
  • Acted as a reviewer and secondary approver for comprehensive access control audits, ensuring stringent compliance with security protocols.
  • Stepped in to facilitate daily team standups in absence of the CTO, maintaining smooth project continuities and team synergies.
    • 2015-2022

    Web Developer

    Independent Contractor

    Part time web developer and administrator. Crafting bespoke websites for small to medium-sized enterprises, enhancing their online presence and user engagement.

    Education

    2020-2021

    M.S. in Computer Information Systems

    Boston University

    Concentration in Web Application Development, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that included TypeScript, Vue, Angular, PHP, statistics, information systems, IT strategy and management, database design with PostgreSQL, and systems analysis.

    2020

    Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

    Boston University

    Acquired specialized knowledge and hands-on experience in software design, implementation, and advanced information systems management. Gained proficiency in diverse IT disciplines, including systems analysis, web technology, data communication, and database systems through rigorous coursework.

    2014-2018

    B.A.S. in Business & Information Technology

    University of Hawaii
  • Excelled in a comprehensive curriculum that integrated key business principles with cutting-edge IT training, preparing for leadership roles in technology-driven markets.
  • Enhanced economic understanding and applied complex problem-solving skills in real-world scenarios through studies in both micro and macroeconomics.
  • Developed proficiency in programming and systems design with courses in Java, C/C++, and systems analysis, strengthening my technical foundation.
  • Cultivated effective communication and leadership skills, studying public speaking, managerial writing, organizational leadership, and new venture leadership.
  • Focused on the practical application of theoretical knowledge by engaging in coursework related to network infrastructure, web development and administration, and database management, emphasizing a hands-on approach to learning.

    • Awards

    2020

    Merit Scholarship

    Boston University

    Boston University merit-based scholarship for academic excellence.

    2017

    Cyber Academic Achievement Award

    University of Hawaii

    Award funded and supported by the National Security Agency. Recognized as the top peforming male student of the Certificate of Competence in Information Security program during the 2015-2016 academic year.

    Merit Scholarship

    Universtiy of Hawaii

    Multi-year recipient of the University of Hawaii merit-based scholarship for academic excellence.

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