Full Stack Software Development

Rubens Nherisson

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EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts – Amherst Expected Graduation, May 2027 Master of Science in Computer Science GPA: 3.75

• Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming, Web Development, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Databases, Distributed Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

• Leadership: National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): Secretary Chair, ColorStack: Communications Chair SKILLS

Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript (TypeScript, Node.js, React.js, Next.js), HTML/CSS, SQL, R, C/C++ Tools: Git, Junit, VS Code, Eclipse, Supabase, Bootstrap, Jira, Agile, Cursor EXPERIENCE

Full Stack Developer Intern General Dynamics Mission Systems, Scottsdale, AZ May 2024 - Aug 2024

• Delivered 14+ Java features and bug fixes using Object-Oriented Programing (OOP) principles, bridging critical system discrepancies and improving customer workflow efficiency by ~16%, while earning recognition for maintainable, high-quality code.

• Engineered solutions leveraging design architectures like MVVM and JUnit testing to troubleshoot and validate complex issues, which improved debugging efficiency, resulting in robust feature deployment.

• Leveraged Git and GitLab to manage version control and support CI/CD pipeline processes, enabling smooth collaboration and consistent code integration.

• Collaborated in 7 Agile sprints, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and customer meetings, refining Java/Java Swing code across multiple features to enhance team productivity and maintain high code quality. Machine Learning Researcher UMASS Early Scholars Research Program, Amherst, MA Jan 2024 - May 2024

• Optimized a Python chatbot to handle scientific and general queries with 4 the input tokens of standard models, demonstrating applied skills in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and AI research.

• Analyzed performance of several Hugging Face models and applied focused enhancements, increasing F1 score and demonstrating measurable impact in AI research outcomes.

• Presented complex AI research outcomes to peers and mentors, enhancing public speaking, teamwork, and professional communication skills while effectively conveying technical concepts. PROJECTS

Solo Developer GSend – Full Stack Web Application JavaScript/TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS May 2025-Present

• Migrated from a React/Express SMS marketing platform to TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Drizzle ORM, modernizing the stack and improving maintainability.

• Built full CRUD features for contacts, campaigns, templates, and short links with robust API routes, PostgreSQL integration, and Supabase for secure authentication.

• Integrated Twilio API for real time SMS sending, delivery tracking, and error handling.

• Enhanced UX with React Query for efficient data fetching, animated chat UI, and clear loading/error states. Solo Developer Linux Shell Clone C, C++, Linux Feb 2025

• Simulated a clone of the Linux shell developed in C/C++ with support for executing commands, changing directories, handling file operations, managing command history, and defining and using aliases.

• Implemented piping functionality in a custom shell application utilizing advanced Unix system calls and by creating pipes and forking new processes, opening and closing the right ends of the pipes to establish inter-process communication channels.

• Supports background execution by using threads to handle command executions and a signal handler to handle the termination of a threaded child process run in the background.

• Leveraged precise file descriptor manipulation and process management strategies to run parallel execution of commands, showcasing an understanding of operating system principles and software engineering best practices. Solo Developer Asynchronous Data Fetching from API Node.js, JavaScript Dec 2024

• Constructed URLs in Node.js to query web interfaces to collect weather data for analysis or to pass along to other programs

• Implemented the design and development of a comprehensive suite of JavaScript functions, employing modern asynchronous programming paradigms to seamlessly integrate with a remote weather API.

• Demonstrated adeptness in agile teamwork, culminating in the creation of elegant and reusable modules that fetch, process, and leverage real-time meteorological data with unparalleled efficiency and efficacy.

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