Nick Mezacapa

Forward-thinking Software Engineer with experience working productively in dynamic and agile software environments. Committed to improving the quality of life through automation and intuitive design.

Professional Experience

Freelance Software Engineer

• Reduced page loading time for 15+ client websites by up to 50%, resulting in a 15% increase in page views and a 10% increase in conversions.
• Implemented robust back-end functionality with Node.js and Express to create custom CMS solutions for clients, resulting in increased efficiency and streamlined content management.
• Utilized SEO best practices to improve website ranking and increase organic traffic, resulting in an average of 40% higher conversion rates and increased revenue for clients.
• Collaborated with designers to implement unique and engaging designs using tools like Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite, resulting in visually stunning websites that exceed client expectations.
• Increased website traffic by 50% for over 10 companies through implementation of SEO best practices and targeted keyword research.

Software Engineer

• Led a team of 6 members to rewrite reusable regression test cases for sign-in and on-load functionality, resulting in us exceeding team goals by reducing total regression test case count by nearly 20%.
• Partnered with other interns to redesign a clean API that offered improved flexibility to third parties, leading to a 6% increase in monthly revenue.
• Assisted in refactoring the website’s legacy JavaScript codebase, reducing load times by nearly 80%.
• Demonstrated adaptability to changes in frameworks by taking fervent interest in learning new concepts and meeting with teammates.
• Reduced functionality complaints by building and implementing a smoothing function to allow for device-friendly touch gestures. Resulted in nearly a 10% decrease in total functionality complaints.

QA Automation Engineer

• Developed and implemented automated testing strategies that reduced testing time by 50% while maintaining 95% or higher test coverage.
• Automated test cases across 15+ functional areas, beating team efficiency averages by 25% against work completion deadlines.
• Led a team of 6 members to rewrite reusable regression test cases for sign-in and on-load functionality, resulting in us exceeding team goals and reducing total regression test case count by nearly 20%.
• Scripted unique test plans and processes to remove redundant outcomes by 40%, enabling the company to take on and complete more projects.
• Verified and automated backend API calls by utilizing REST-assured, Postman, and SoapUI.
• Streamlined the testing process by integrating JIRA and TestRail to automatically create test cases and generate comprehensive reports, reducing manual testing time by 30%.

Shopify Developer

• Developed and maintained Shopify storefronts for over 10 clients, focusing on interactive design and smart marketing tactics to decrease cart-abandonement rate.
• Reduced client workload by integrating Shopify with third-party applications, automating inventory management and order fulfillment processes, resulting in a 60% reduction in manual labor and a 35% increase in order accuracy.
• Optimized website load time for Shopify storefronts, resulting in an increase in page speed and improved SEO rankings for clients.

Education

B.S., Biosystems Engineering (Biomedical Route)

Certifications

• Certified Professional Full Stack Cloud DeveloperIBM
• Certified Professional AI EngineerIBM
• Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in HealthcareStanford University Online

Additional

Languages

• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• Python
• SQL

Frameworks

• OpenCV, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Pytorch, Flask
• ReactJS, NextJS, NodeJS, TensorFlowJS, Astro

Useful

• PostgresSQL, MySQL, NoSql (Firebase and MongoDB)
• PrismaORM, GraphQL, tRPC
• Docker, AWS, Linux, Git Version Control