Introduction
Work Experience
Studies
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Involvement
America/Chicago
Zaquariah is a San Antonio based Software Engineer who designs, develops, and maintains full-stack fintech applications, leveraging front-end frameworks, custom testing tools, and AWS cloud architecture while contributing to team leadership and community engagement.
Work Experience
SWIVELApr 2024 - Present
Software Engineer- Contributed to full-stack development of fintech applications, shipping 5+ major features that improved transaction processing efficiency and customer engagement.
- Built reusable front-end components in React, improving development speed and consistency across multiple internal and client facing products.
- Spearheaded community initiatives by organizing 3+ industry events, including hackathons and workshops, expanding SWIVEL’s developer outreach in San Antonio.
- Championed and developed multiple new features for SWIVEL's flagship application, designed with a modular deployment strategy to enable a seamless final launch with a single activation switch.
- Co-organized with the Engineering Director and SWIVEL Executive team to host SWIVEL's first engineering-wide hackathon with 40+ participants and 5 projects, leading to a larger event the following year.
SWIVELAug 2021 - Apr 2024
Junior Software Engineer- Implemented Google Analytics in the core application, enabling data-driven decisions for future feature development that impacts over 1 million monthly active users.
- Developed and integrated ADA-compliant components to improve accessibility and ensure compliance with industry standards for hundreds of clients.
- Contributed to the growth of our redesigned application by adding support for new clients and implementing new features to enhance functionality.
- Assisted in a full application rebuild, modernizing the frontend by migrating to React.js for improved performance and maintainability.
SWBCMay 2021 - Aug 2021
Web Development Intern- Audited web components for accessibility issues and recommended improvements, resulting in a more inclusive user experience.
- Enhanced application performance by optimizing cloud-based deployment pipelines and integrating containerization best practices.
- Worked in an Agile environment, gaining hands-on experience with sprint cycles, Azure's ticket management, and continuous integration workflows.
- Contributed to front-end features using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, improving visual consistency and maintainability across client portals.
- Created technical documentation for deployment and accessibility standards, supporting long-term team adoption.
Studies
The University of Texas at San Antonio 🟠🔵Dec 22' - Bachelors of Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering
Technical Skills
Programming LanguagesJavaScript, TypeScript, Python, HTML/CSS
Frameworks & LibrariesReact, Next.js, Node.js, Express, Tailwind CSS
Cloud & DevOpsAWS (Lambda, S3, EC2, CloudFormation, etc), Cloudflare, Docker, GitHub Actions, Vercel, Netlify
Testing & QualityJest, Mocha, Cypress
Tools & CollaborationGit, Azure, GitHub, Atlassian Products, Figma, Postman, Slack, Notion
Soft Skills
Development PracticesAgile/Scrum methodology, code reviews, pair programming, CI/CD
Communication & LeadershipTechnical writing, workshop facilitation, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration
Learning & GrowthSelf-driven learning, course creation, hackathon participation/organization
Involvement
ACM San AntonioApr 2023 - Present
President- Co-founded ACM San Antonio, establishing its mission to grow the local tech community through events, networking, and education.
- Organize and host meetings ranging from 10 to 30 attendees, ensuring valuable discussions and knowledge sharing.
- Designed and implemented a year-long strategic roadmap for two consecutive years, driving growth and scalability.
- Leads weekly meetings with the board to align on monthly, quarterly and yearly goals.
- Develop and execute strategic advertisement plans to increase community engagement and event attendance while launching a membership system to fund operations.
DEV SAOct 2024 - Present
Board Member- Maintain and update the organization's event calendar, ensuring alignment with the San Antonio tech community.
- Foster cross-organization collaboration by staying engaged with local tech events and initiatives.
- Assist in moderating the DEV SA Discord community of 500+ members, ensuring an active, inclusive, and well-managed environment.
CU BuildDec 2024 - Present
Committee Member- Contributed to the strategic restructuring of the CU Build prospectus to better illustrate sponsorship opportunities and event expectations.
- Provided insights as an experienced hackathon participant and organizer to enhance event planning and execution.
UTSA RowdyHacksAug 2020 - Mar 2021
Logistics Web Developer- Worked as part of a team to design, develop, and launch a website for a hackathon.
- Utilized HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create a visually appealing and functional website to coordinate logistics for 300+ participants.
- Received positive feedback from users and sponsors for choices on design and implementation of resources for the event.