Joseph Karam

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831-***-**** 188 Northridge Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Education

University of California, Santa Cruz December 2026 B.S. Computer Science

Cabrillo College January 2023 - December 2024

A.S. Computer Science Current GPA: 3.821/4.0

Scotts Valley High School August 2017 - June 2021

Coursework

Courses: Advanced C++ Programming, Python Programming, Computers and Tech Awards: Consistently achieved ’A’ grade in all computer-related courses, demonstrating proficiency and a high level of understanding in each subject.

Skills

Languages: C#, C++, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, Java, PHP, HTML/CSS, LATEX Tools: Git/GitHub, GitHub Copilot, Unix Shell, Linux, MySQL, PostgreSQL, VS Code, VIM, NeoVim, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes

Frameworks: React, Node.js, Express.js, Next.js, Tailwind, ASP.NET, Blazor, Spring Boot, Django Notable Projects

Employee HR Software C#, ASP.NET, HTML/CSS, Blazor, PostgreSQL, Visual Studio, Azure Nov 2023 – Present

• Contributed to the design and development of a comprehensive full-stack web application, specializing in real-time tracking and management of employee statuses and hiring processes through an intuitive dashboard interface.

• Expertly leveraged Azure’s cloud services to engineer a scalable and deployable backend infrastructure, ensuring robust scalability and efficient performance.

• Administered advanced CI/CD DevOps practices, ensuring rigorous quality control through comprehensive unit testing. Demonstrated proficiency in designing Azure pipeline YAML files for streamlined deployments. New York Times Interactive Entertainment React, Next.JS, Tailwind, TypeScript, Git, VS Code August. 2023

• Motivated by my family’s engagement with web-based games, I utilized the React framework to develop custom versions of popular games such as Wordle, Connections, and Contexto, demonstrating proficiency in modern web application development and user interface design.

• Achieved near mastery in React, specifically in utilizing hooks like useState and useEffect and effectively passing props through components, enhancing my expertise in dynamic state management and reusable components. DMV Permit Exam Software Python, PyQt, BeautifulSoup, Selenium, JetBrains PyCharm Dec. 2022

• Engineered a sophisticated graphical interface that accurately replicates the California DMV’s permit test. This development was aimed at reducing user stress by providing a realistic simulation of the in-person test experience.

• Implemented data parsing by web scraping online resources using BeautifulSoup and Selenium, facilitating the activation of front-end code for efficient data handling and processing.

• Enhanced the program’s efficiency by architecting a dynamic functionality that adapts based on the size of the text file containing the data. This optimization streamlined the management process for adding and removing questions, significantly improving ease of use and maintainability. Experience

Bhiruva Technologies Executive Project Lead Programmer Nov. 2023 – Present Directed a team of programmers, driving productivity and efficiency using Azure Boards and GitHub as collaborative tools. This leadership ensured the successful completion of the full application lifecycle, from initializaiton to deployment.