Nadir Kutluozen
Full-Stack Engineer - Systems Design & AI
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631-***-**** Glen Cove, NY, 11542 **************.**@*****.*** EDUCATION
Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY Expected Graduation: May 2026 Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY Graduation: December 2023 Associate of Science, Computer Science
EXPERIENCE
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 1/2026 - Present AI Intern
● Built applied AI workflows to interpret visual features from model outputs, focusing on turning complex data into usable representations.
● Developed lightweight models and pipelines to analyze patterns and translate them into structured, interpretable outputs for downstream use.
● Ran experiments and evaluated model behavior to understand how features are encoded, helping guide practical applications of AI systems.
● Built a full-stack lab portal with role-based access and secure content workflows for managing projects, blogs, and publications (Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, RLS).
Domino Media, Glen Cove, NY 11542 2/2022 - 3/2025
Web Developer
● Delivered 10+ production websites for businesses, improving performance and SEO (up to 30% faster load times, 10K+ monthly traffic).
● Worked directly with business owners to understand requirements and translate them into functional, user-friendly web solutions.
● Configured server-side optimizations (Nginx, caching, compression) to enhance performance and scalability.
● Built internal tools and deployment workflows to streamline setup and improve delivery consistency across projects. PROJECTS
Bandit Animation Web-Based SVG Animation Tool Bandit Animation 10/2025 - Present
● Built and launched a full-stack SVG animation platform with exportable React + Framer Motion code.
● Developed a custom animation engine for coordinate math, timing curves, and state-driven behaviors.
● Implemented authentication, persistent project storage, and payment integration using Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase, and Stripe.
● Continuously improved the product based on user feedback, refining features to increase usability and user retention.
● Acquired 100+ users organically through outreach and community posts, converting a portion into paid users via Stripe (lifetime pricing). Stew Factory AI-enabled Vector Editor (Canvas)Stew Factory 9/2025 - Present
● Built a full-stack AI-powered vector editor with Next.js and RESTful APIs for generating and editing structured vector graphics.
● Developed an AI pipeline converting generated images into clean, layered SVG assets via automated vectorization and optimization.
● Designed product workflows that transform raw AI outputs into structured, editable formats for real-world use.
● Implemented authentication, user project storage, and SVG asset management to support persistent projects and interactive browser editing. OpenHand Real-Time ASL Recognition System Open Hand 9/2025 - 12/2025
● Built a full-stack ASL recognition platform using Next.js (TypeScript) and a Python FastAPI backend, designing RESTful API endpoints to serve real-time model predictions.
● Developed a computer vision pipeline using OpenCV and MediaPipe to detect and classify hand gestures.
● Integrated backend models with the frontend using APIs and socket communication for smooth real-time updates. TECHNICAL SKILLS
● Programming Languages: Python, Java, C, JavaScript, PHP, SQL
● Frameworks & APIs: TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Bootstrap, FastAPI, GraphQL, REST APIs,
● Databases: SQLite, MongoDB, Firebase, PostgreSQL
● Development Tools: Nginx, GitHub Actions, AWS EC2, Vercel, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
● AI & Data Systems: PyTorch, NumPy, Pandas, embeddings, RAG pipelines, structured outputs
● AI Integration: Experience building tools using AI APIs and structured outputs