Software Consultant

Tristan de Nijs

*************@*****.*** Tel: 503-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/in/tristandenijs

Experience

Google (via QualiTest) : Software Engineer / Technical Consultant (Jan 2018-Current), New York NY Develops Google's search algorithm in various languages, increasing understanding of natural language for Google search and the Google Assistant through internationalization (i18n). Uses big data to train machine learning models. Engages with shareholders to improve user experience.

● In charge of regression testing for all 30 supported natural languages: Builds tools for automated regression test generation.

● Leads initiatives for new features, and assesses their viability.

● Technical point-of-contact: handles code review and quality review.

● Acts as mentor by providing one-on-one guidance, giving technical presentations, and writing technical guides.

● Provides cross-team software consulting, helping with team organization, data management, team management, product decisions, and diagnosing infrastructure issues that slow the development process.

● Increases team productivity by authoring dozens of Shell and Python scripts for various use cases, leading to a 50% boost in efficiency.

● Work contributed has positively impacted millions of Google searches in the Netherlands and Belgium. Cornellian Software : Freelance Software Developer (2017), Portland OR

● Contracted to build a login server for a pharmaceutical startup, while working with the client to assess their needs.

● Designed and developed an Android game prototype. Portland State University : Technical Course Specialist (2016-2017), Portland OR Mentored students to reinforce advanced concepts learned such as Object Oriented Programming (OOP), algorithms, data structures, and more (C++, Java, Python).

Education

Portland State University: Bachelor of Computer Science (Completed March 2017) Projects

Senior Software Engineering Capstone Project Spider Gomoku, Android Application

- Client: Universal Design Labs

- Roles on team:Product Manager, Front-End Developer

- Project Scope: Built a user-friendly open-source text-to-speech tablet application for children with speech disabilities for expressing thoughts and emotions. Team of seven members, using Agile/Scrum methodology.

- Tools: React.js, Node.js, SQL, HTML/CSS, JSON, Trello

- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/tdenijs/uLabCapstone

- Solo project

- Project Scope: Built an open-source Android application for a Gomoku game, for one player against an AI, or for two players on the same device. Includes various board sizes and two game modes.

- Tools: Android Studio, Java, JUnit

- Published on Google Play Store: April 6, 2017

- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/tdenijs/Gomoku Technical Skills and Languages

● C, C++, Java, Bash, Python, SQL, Perl, React.js, Javascript, HTML/CSS, and Unix/Linux system architecture

● Object-Oriented software design (OOP), Waterfall and Agile Methodologies, Scrum

● Android Development, Test-Driven Development, Software Testing

● Version control products such as Git, GitHub, and Google's internal version control

● Tools familiar with: Vim, IntelliJ, Netbeans, Android Studio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice, LibreOffice, GIMP

● Technical writing and presentation skills

● Fluency in French, Dutch, German

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