About Me
I'm Navid Misaghian
Hey there đź‘‹, my name is Navid Misaghian, a passionate developer and a student to learning. I thrive on the thrill of problem-solving and enjoy exploring new technologies and concepts to expand my knowledge. Whether it's coding, designing, or collaborating with others, I find joy in every aspect of the development process. My dedication to continuous learning drives me to stay at the forefront of innovation.
Resume
Summary
Education
Masters at TBD
M.S. Computer Science in Software Engineering from January 2025 - May 2026
Bachelors at The University of Maryland - College Park
B.S. Computer and Information Science from September 1st - May 2024
Experience
CapTech
Software Engineering Consultant from September 2024 - Present
TechWise x Google Fellow, sponsored by TalentSprint
Student from March 2024 - Present
- Selected and awarded a full Google scholarship for the TechWise program. Actively developing software engineering expertise through TalentSprint's guided mentorship and interactive lectures, complemented by Carnegie Mellon University's faculty. Enhancing my leadership and teamwork skills through collaborative projects designed to solve real-world challenges. Article on program.
Buildspace
Software Engineering Contestant from June 2024 - August 2024
- Buildspace, is a place where people work on ideas and compete. During buildspace season 5 I will be building a mac application that makes it easier to study/work/focus through the usage of sound waves, this app will be targeted for individuals and all who need to work on high focus tasks for 2hr+ work sessions at a time. This is something that I myself find useful and am excited to bring to market for others.
CODEPATH.ORG
Tech Fellow, Web-Development from August 2023 - May 2024
- Tech Excellence TA for the Web Development course lineup at Codepath.
Technuf LLC
Software Engineer Intern from May 2023 - August 2023
- Led the redesign of Technuf's flagship product 'Aphelia.io,' significantly improving SEO rankings to align with evolving market demands.
- Led the dev-to-production transition, ensuring consistent application environments and lightweight containerized images optimized for low-memory usage.
- Documented software requirement specification guides and designed wireframes for future expansions of Technuf’s web and mobile software product lines.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Software and Design Research Fellowship (SURF) from May 2023 - August 2023
- Designed HFES and ISA101 standard Human Machine and Graphical User interfaces, supporting the rapid expansion of neutron research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, enhancing operator efficiency by 80%.
- Conducted design research on future nuclear reactor expansions, with findings published and accepted for presentation at the annual TRTR (https://www.trtr.org/) conference under Dr. James Whipple and Robert Newby (Fed).
- Monitored and studied various system environments and automation hardware for development and research purposes, including Wonderware, Yokogawa, and Allen Bradley PLCs.
PARA Business Systems
Software Developer Intern from March 2023 - July 2023
- Developed Netsuite modules delivering a 40% increase in web responsiveness from previous iterations.
- Engineered reusable algorithms that were used amongst cross-functional teams for multiple projects.
- Wrote, tested, and debugged code across multiple projects, from start to finish, ensuring compliance with customer standards, following TDD methodologies in a SCRUM/AGILE environment.
University of Maryland - Do Good Institute (DGI)
Web Team Intern, from June 2022 - August 2022
- Revamped the DGI CRM with a team of 8 utilizing React.js for the frontend.
- Developed backend solution working with The University of Maryland finacial data utlzing Node.js and Express.js, hooked up to a MongoDB cluster.
- Engineered custom functions in Excel’s VBA, streamlining the management of $5M in DGI financial sheets.
Volunteer
Google Developer Student Clubs
Lead from August 2023 - June 2024
- Delivered technical and user-centered design presentations to audiences ranging from 150 to 400 members.
- Managed a dynamic cross-functional team of 11, orchestrating workshops, event planning, and marketing.
- Outreached to engineers, SMEs, and orgs, collaborating to bring workshops, recruiting events, and career chats.
Google Developer Student Clubs
Co-Lead (Ex-Tech Presenter) from September 2022 - May 2023
Awards & Certifications
Finalist at 2024 Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory Cyber Threat Competition “Competition.”
1st Place Winner PlaceHack2023 UMD Hackathon: "Best Design and Relentless Effort.”
1st Place Winner Bitcamp2022 UMD Hackathon: “Best Use of cockroachDB Serverless.”
1st Place Winner PlaceHack2022 UMD Hackathon: “Most Inclusive Design.”
Certification of Leadership awarded for leading class as Tech Fellow CODEPATH TECH FELLOW “Certification.”
Certification Intermediate Web Development Course Completion “Certification.”
Certification Intro to Web Development Course “Certification.”
Portfolio
Past Projects
YouTube Channel
Tech and Navid
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