Nick Rodriguez
Download PDFSoftware Engineer
Entry-level programmer with a passion for software development and
problem-solving. Seeking a challenging position in a fast-paced
environment where I can use my skills to make a positive impact.
Skills: JavaScript, React
Native, Python, Kivy, Swift, HTML/CSS, SQL, MySQL, MongoDb, AWS, Linux
Server, Restful API, Host Web Applications, GitHub
Projects
Personal data storage platform with statistical feedback to measure
user tendencies.
Technologies used: Swift, Python, HTML/CSS, restful API, and MySQL
database.
Apple App Store search:
What Sticks.
Lead the conversion of 'Open Mindset', a Python-based multi-platform
application, into Xcode. Actively contributed to codebase enhancements
and bug fixes, leading to successful pull requests; played a pivotal
role in the deployment process for the Apple App Store.
Technologies used: Python, Xcode, Github, kivy-ios toolchain.
Apple App Store search:
open mindset.
Interface built for Kinetic Metrics to merge National Highway Traffic
and Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recalls and Investigation data with
their internal research.
Technologies used: Flask Python, HTML/CSS and SQLite database.
Application to help manage pregnancey. Android and iOS mobile
application deployed on Expo Go.
Technologies used: JavaScript, React Native, MongoDb, Expo Go, Github.
Expo Go (Android and iOS):
PojectBaby.
Work Experience
Freelance Software Engineer
2020 - Present
Built various products in attempt to get users and other freelance
work.
US Department of Navy Economist
2012 - 2020
In my latest role I was an integral part of a small team modernizing
the Navy’s negotiating tactics - using large data model of millions of
parts to contest and negotiate contractor proposal estimates. Built
and modified large data models. Industry analysis forecasting price
growth. Developed indices used Navy wide to estimate cost growth and
ultimately used in US Federal budget.
ICF International Economist
2009 - 2012
Forecasted electricity markets using ICF International's proprietary
linear program model of US electricity markets. I led in various
modeling preparation efforts, contributed to the analysis of results,
and wrote reports. Client projects included power plant valuations,
energy price forecasts, market share forecasts, and various other
indicators. Contributed to testing of model upgrade to .net framework.
HDR Economist
2007 - 2008
Modeled cost and risk of public infrastructure projects.
Department of Energy (Energy Information Administration)
Economist
2005 - 2007
Assisted data collection of electricity retail sales. Worked on
special projects analyzing the impact of "deregulation" of US
wholesale and retail electricity markets.
Education
La Capsule JavaScript Full-Stack Web Developer Bootcamp (Paris,
France)
2024
BA and MA Economics George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
1999-2006