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ZACHARY ALAN SPEERSenior Software Engineer & AI/ML Engineer
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned Senior Full Stack Developer with over 7 years of experience in designing and building high-performance web and mobile applications. Proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks including React.js, Vue.js, Angular.js, and Ember.js for frontend development, and experienced in backend technologies such as Node.js, Express.js, PHP, Python, and Go. Skilled in cross-platform mobile development using Ionic, Flutter, and ReactNative. Proven track record of leading projects across the full software development lifecycle in Agile environments, collaborating with crossfunctional teams to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions. Adept in DevOps practices using Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines, with a strong commitment to clean code, performance optimization, and mentoring junior developers. Passionate about delivering innovative solutions that drive business success.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Open Clouds, Senior Software Engineer
06/2021 – present | New York, NY
  • •Full-Stack Development: I have extensive experience in full-stack development, having led multiple projects from scratch using Nest.js, Next.js, Go and Laravel. I architected and built complex platforms such as an association management system and a donation management platform that integrates event planning, financial tracking, and online payments using Stripe.
  • •Frontend Engineering: My frontend expertise spans modern frameworks including React, Vue 3, Ember.js, and Ionic. I’ve built responsive, user-centric interfaces for applications in healthcare, insurance, and nonprofit sectors. Notably, at Jobbio project, I led a frontend team using Ember.js, and at Square One Insurance project, I created a fully featured mobile app for home insurance with Vue and Ionic.
  • •AI & Automation: I’ve developed AI-integrated applications, including NotionVision—an NLP and data analysis platform powered by OpenAI models. I also implemented AI-driven image background removal using Python and Flask, leveraging OpenCV and Rembg for high-accuracy results.
  • •DevOps & CI/CD: I containerized applications using Docker to ensure consistency across development, staging, and production environments. I implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions for E2E testing using Cypress, enabling rapid, automated deployments and quality assurance.
  • •Backend and API Integration: My backend development is grounded in frameworks like Symfony, Nest.js, and Node.js/Express, with deep integration experience across payment gateways (Stripe, Bambora), authentication protocols (OAuth), and third-party services (Postes Canada, social logins).
  • •Database & Cloud Infrastructure: I’ve worked with both SQL and NoSQL databases and deployed systems using AWS S3 and Google Cloud Platform. My systems are designed for scalability and include secure document storage, efficient data access, and tax-compliant financial reporting (e.g., CERFA).
    • TechBridge Solutions, Software Engineer
    02/2019 – 05/2021 | New York, NY
  • •Frontend Development

    • For the Medical Support Platform, I built a health monitoring dashboard using React.js, featuring daily health tracking, COVID-19 charts, and medical kit suggestions.

  • •Backend Development

    • In Jobdone, I used Python/Django to ensure robust server-side processing for a secure freelance marketplace. On the Medical Support Platform, I developed backend logic with ASP.NET to support disease diagnosis features and admin reporting tools.

  • •Testing & Analytics

    • On the Medical Support Platform, I wrote unit tests using Jest, and integrated Google Analytics and Google Optimize for admin reporting and A/B testing.

  • •Mobile App Development

    • I built cross-platform mobile applications using React Native to provide seamless experiences on iOS and Android devices. In KinderID, I developed the mobile app that allows parents to register children/items and scan QR codes to retrieve contact details.

  • •Project Management & Leadership

    • In the WordPress + CodeIgniter CRM project, I led a team of 2 developers, ensuring smooth theme migration and backend stability.

    In previous roles, I collaborated closely with design and QA teams, managed release cycles, and contributed to requirement planning and system architecture.

  • •Database & Caching

    • I’ve worked with MySQL, Redis, and Firebase to manage structured data and enhance application performance. In the Real Estate Management System, I used MySQL for data storage and Redis for performance caching. Other projects involved structured data handling for analytics, user management, and dynamic content rendering.

    TechBridge Solutions, Software Engineer Intern
    08/2018 – 01/2019 | New York, NY
  • •JavaScript / Node.js / Express

    • Built full-stack applications using Node.js and Express for web platforms and games.

    Developed a Windows Design app (Prossimo LLC) and an online Connect 4 game with real-time features using socket.io.

  • •React.js / Frontend Frameworks

    • Implemented dynamic UIs using React.js and Next.js for document generation platforms.

    Used Backbone.Marionette for frontend development in legacy enterprise systems.

  • •Python Automation (Web Scraping & Data Extraction)

    • Utilized Python with BeautifulSoup for scraping structured data from static websites and Selenium for automating interactions with dynamic, JavaScript-heavy web pages. Developed scripts for tasks such as real-time data collection, form submission automation, and login bypass. Extracted and processed data from various sources like sports, betting, and news websites to populate internal databases. Optimized scraping workflows using headless browsers and session management techniques.

  • •Ionic / Mobile Development

    • Maintained and enhanced mobile attendance apps using Ionic Framework.

    Ensured feature stability and managed junior developers on the project.

  • •CodeIgniter / Wordpress

    • Updated and debugged backend systems using CodeIgniter for Wordpres and attendance platforms.

  • •Socket.IO/ Real-Time Systems

    • Added real-time multiplayer and chat functionality to a web-based Connect 4 game using socket.io.

  • •MySQL / Databases

    • Designed and managed MySQL databases for backend platforms, especially for data storage from scraping and PDF generation tools.

  • •Docker / DevOps

    • Containerized applications using Docker for consistent development and deployment environments.

    EDUCATION
    Kean University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
    2014 – 2018 | Union, NJ
    TECHNICAL SKILLS
    Programming Languages — JavaScript(ES6+) | TypeScript | Python | Go | C# | SQL | PHP, Markup & Styling — HTML5 | CSS3, Frontend — React | Next.js | Vue | Angular | Tailwind CSS | Material UI | Bootstrap | Ant Design | Wordpress, Backend — Node.js | Nest.js | Django | Flask | Laravel | .NET, Mobile — React Native | Flutter | Ionic, Cloud & DevOps — AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3) | Docker | GitHub Actions | Azure, APIs & Protocols — GraphQL | Stripe | WebSockets | OAuth 2.0 | JWT, Databases — PostgreSQL | MongoDB | Redis | Firebase | MySQL | Oracle, AI/ML — OpenAI | TensorFlow | PyTorch, Testing & Monitoring — Cypress | Jest | Mocha | Selenium, Tools & Workflow — Git | Agile/Scrum | Trello | SDLC, Industries — SaaS | Enterprise Software | Cloud Computing | DevOps & Infrastructure | Finance & Fintech | Banking & Payments | E-commerce | Insurance | Investment Management | Healthcare, Learning & Exposure — .NET ecosystem concepts | C# syntax familiarity | collaborative .NET backend integration
    MOST RECENT PROJECTS
    Donation Management Platform
    02/2025 – 04/2025

    Built a full-featured donation management system from the ground up alongside my team, designed to seamlessly connect donors withassociations and enable the funding of meaningful projects. The platform emphasizes transparency, security, and compliance, offering features likeonline donations, tax-deductible receipts (CERFA), and real-time project tracking.

  • •End-to-end architecture: Designed and developed the complete system infrastructure—from backend APIs to frontend UI and deployment pipelines.
  • •Online donation processing: Integrated Stripe for secure and flexible payments (one-time and recurring donations).
  • •Document generation: Automated creation and delivery of CERFA tax deduction documents for donors.
  • •Media and asset storage: Utilized AWS S3 for scalable, cost-effective document and media file storage.
  • •AI-enhanced components: Integrated Portkey to support intelligent moderation, logging, or automation processes.
  • •Modern DevOps: Containerized services using Docker for streamlined development and deployment across environments.
  • •Frontend experience: Built a responsive, user- friendly interface with Next.js, ensuring a seamless donor journey and clear visibility into projectimpact.
  • •Backend services: Engineered robust APIs and business logic using Nest.js, enabling clean architecture and high scalability.
    • NotionVision, AI-Powered Code & Data Interaction Platform
    08/2024 – 01/2025

    NotionVision is an AI-driven platform that empowers users—technical and non-technical alike—to perform advanced Natural Language Processing(NLP), code execution, and data analysis in an intuitive, interactive environment. It leverages large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's GPT tosupport real-time code interpretation, data visualization, and intelligent automation directly in the browser.

  • •UI Overhaul & Product Enhancements: Redesigned and implemented a more intuitive and responsive user interface, specifically enhancing user interactions with OpenAI-poweredtools. This resulted in a 15% increase in user engagement and improved task flow efficiency.
  • •Backend Development with Laravel: Built robust backend logic using Laravel, leveraging its features such as Eloquent ORM, Blade templating, and Artisan CLI to ensure secure,scalable, and maintainable server-side operations.
  • •Docker-Based Containerization: Containerized both the frontend and backend services using Docker, leading to 20% faster deployment cycles and reduced integration errors. This enabled seamless transitions between development, staging, and production environments.
  • •OpenAI Integration: Seamlessly connected NotionVision’s frontend with OpenAI APIs, powering real-time code execution, data analysis, and visualizationcapabilities similar to tools like ChatGPT’s Code Interpreter.
    • End-to-End Testing for RocketForm, QA
    12/2024 – 02/2025
  • •Developed comprehensive end-to-end tests using Cypress for the RocketForm platform to validate form creation, submission, and user session flows.
  • •Automated tests for login validation, form publishing, test data submission, and submission tracking.
  • •Resolved a Cypress framework limitation where Stripe's popup dialogs were not bing detected during test runs; collborated directly with the Cypress development team to implement a fix that restored full test visibility and control.
  • •Verified the complete lifecycle of dynamic form handling — from creation and sharing to data verification and deletion.
  • •Improved test reliability through repeatable scripts and modular test cases targeting both happy and edge paths.
  • •Created a CI/CD pipeline in Azure DevOps using YAML to automate test runs on every push and streamline QA validation.
  • •Integrated the Cypress test suite into the pipeline to support automated regression testing and deployment readiness checks.
  • •Ensured test reliability and build consistency through version-controlled test logic and environment setup.
    • Data Engineer – Health and Human Services (HHS) Project
    02/2022 – 01/2023
  • •Designed and implemented scalable ETL pipelines to support healthcare data ingestion, transformation, and reporting for a major division under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
  • •Worked with AWS services (S3, RDS, Redshift, Glue) to develop secure, HIPAA-compliant data workflows.
  • •Optimized DB2 and PostgreSQL queries for HHS datasets, improving report generation speed by 40%.
  • •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate Medicaid and public health data processing.
  • •Supported integration of data sources for public health analytics using Python, Spark, and Scala.