Nathan MacLaurin

Resume

A lifelong learner transitioning from 3+ years in Software QA and 6+ years in IT with passion for sensible design and dynamic technologies. An adaptable empath who facilitates teamwork with mindful communication and values creative problem-solving.
This page is a showcase of my projects and abilities.

Skills

Languages

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • Kotlin
  • C#
  • C++

Libraries & Frameworks

  • React
  • React Native
  • .NET Core
  • Redux
  • jQuery
  • Node
  • Express
  • Axios
  • Bootstrap
  • AWS S3
  • Jest
  • Powershell

Software

  • Git
  • Android Studio
  • Jira
  • DevSuite
  • Trello
  • VirtualBox
  • Docker
  • Postman

Experience

Student Full Stack Web Developer

Prime Digital Academy | 2020 - 2021
Solo Project
The General Organizational Tech Tracker (GOTT)

❖ GOTT is a full-stack web application for IT asset management. The application features a RESTful API backend with frontend search and data visualization, as well as multiple authorization levels.

Technologies Used:

React, Redux, Node, Express, PostgreSQL, Passport, Chart.js

Group Client Project
Freehand Cards

❖ Freehand Cards is a full-stack web service to assist forgetful gift-givers in getting thoughtful cards for important people in their lives. Responsible for implementing an image upload API, backend admin REST API, protected routes, and user authorization, as well as a scheduled emailer service.

Technologies Used:

React, Rredux, node, Express, PostgreSQL, Passport, AWS S3, Nodemailer, Cron

Senior Desktop Support Technician

Activision Blizzard | March 2020 - June 2021

❖ Developed internal website for centralized operational documentation.

❖ Authored new SOP to increase accuracy and scalability of IT operations.

❖ Implemented technical and logistical solutions to minimize pandemic impact on productivity.

Senior Technical Test Analyst

Activision Blizzard | September 2018 - March 2020

❖ Designed high-impact black-box test procedures to enhance issue submission quality.

❖ Spearheaded test build deployment plans and optimizations.

Pre-Calculus, Physics, and Computer Science Tutor

Varsity Tutors | September 2017 - September 2018

❖ Created empathetic lesson plans to bolster confidence and retention of technical coursework.

❖ Translated complex concepts to students in clear, easy to understand language.

Computer Engineering Intern

Medtronic | January 2017 - June 2017

❖ Converted physical hardware tests to a virtualized test environment.

❖ Collaborated with firmware R&D to debug automated testing software.

Education

Full Stack Software Engineering Certification

Prime Digital Academy | 2020 - 2021

❖ Immersed in a 20-week full-stack software engineering program which taught fundamental software engineering concepts such as tech research, collaborative problem solving, and unit testing.

❖ Trained in professional, team-focused software engineering skills such as the agile methodology and scrum framework, project management, project scope development, and client presentations.

Computer Engineering (Major)

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | 2016 - 2017

❖ Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Member

❖ University Transfer Student Board Member

Engineering (Major)

Rochester Community and Technical College | 2014 - 2016

❖ President of the Physics and Engineering Club

❖ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society Member

❖ Guest Speaker at the Academic High-Altitude Conference (AHAC) 2016 Summer Conference

❖ Guest Speaker at the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) 2016 Winter Conference