Full Stack Software Engineer

MATT KOCHALKO

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SKILLS React, Redux, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL, MongoDB, Express.js, Node.js, Git, HTML5, CSS3 PROJECTS

MusicMD (React, Redux, JavaScript, MongoDB, Express.js, Node.js, HTML and CSS) Live Site Github A full-stack single-page app that populates setlists for upcoming shows based on a location search.

● Populated a list of upcoming events from the Ticketmaster API by utilizing the location information provided by the Google Maps API

● Synchronously called Setlist.fm and Deezer API’s to provide the user with current setlist information and playable tracks

● Analyzed API calls and refactored code for optimal speed and efficiency by limiting the number of repeated API calls and how we stored information

6 Degrees of Bacon (JavaScript, HTML, CSS and D3.js) Live Site Github A frontend single-page project that shows the connection of actors to Kevin Bacon.

● Created a unique D3 force layout graph for a versatile and interactive design

● Integrated D3 and Vanilla JavaScript together for a seamless UI/UX

● Connected multiple API’s to give the user more functionality and information making a more complete application Southweast (Ruby on Rails, React, Redux HTML and CSS) Live Site Github A full-stack single-page Southwest clone where users can search for, book, track and update flights.

● Implemented TripAdvisor flights API to pull real-life flight information and create an authentic user experience

● Created CRUD components using Ruby on Rails for users trips, to simulate booking flights

● Used vanilla JavaScript/jQuery to display information into a seamless carousel for users to click through upcoming/past flights EXPERIENCE

App Academy

Hacker in Residence San Francisco, CA Mar 2020 - Present

● Conduct technical screening for applicants, evaluating adeptness in JavaScript, Python and Ruby

● Perform non-technical interviews to gauge applicants alignment with App Academy values Silicon Valley Mechanical

Senior Project Engineer San Jose, CA Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

● Managed HVAC projects from $100k to over $4 Million in revenue with the oversight of our Project Executives

● Oversaw production, progress and overall success of field teams of 20 employees by working closely with internal field leadership

● Managed milestone dates with internal design teams, external project teams and field construction teams to ensure the project stayed on schedule

Project Engineer San Jose, CA Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

● Assisted PM's with new projects and shadowed day to day processes of project management while simultaneously managing multiple projects at different stages in production through strong communication and teamwork

● Created accurate project budgets using FastEst based off estimates and buy in from key stakeholders

● Successfully ran up to 10 projects a year to completion with a profit of more than 15% Mechanical Design Engineer San Jose, CA Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

● Designed HVAC systems for commercial buildings from project start through permit approval

● Effectively managed time to meet accelerated project deadlines for permit submission drawings without sacrificing quality of work

● Tracked project needs from Project Managers and incorporated each aspect into permit drawings using AutoCAD and Revit EDUCATION

App Academy San Francisco, CA Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

● Teaches full-stack web development: Rails, SQL, JS, React, TDD, algorithms, design patterns, and programming best practices

● 1000-hour immersive full-stack web development intensive with <3% acceptance rate Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Sept 2010 - Dec 2014

● Bachelor of Science(BS), Mechanical Engineering

● NCAA Division 1 Men’s Water Polo Athlete 2010-2014, Team Captain in 2014

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