Julio Rojas

a software engineer

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About

Here is a little background

Detail-oriented and performance-driven Software Engineer with deep expertise in full-stack development. Skilled in building scalable, high-performance web applications using technologies like React, Java (Spring Boot), TypeScript, and AWS. Proven success in optimizing application performance, leading migrations, and integrating AI-driven features. Thrives in collaborative environments and continuously embraces modern development practices to deliver impactful solutions.

TimeLine

Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift

Coursera

May 2025 - June 2025

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

Coursera

May 2025 - May 2025

AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services Training and Certification

March 2025 - March 2025

Software Engineer II

Technergetics

April 2023 - November 2024

  • Architected a scalable Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system, enabling fine-grained permissions and dynamic role enforcement, improving platform security and admin workflows.
  • Integrated AI/ML model execution pipelines into the app to enable intelligent automation, predictive data processing, and smarter user experiences.
  • Modernized the frontend stack by leading a migration from Redux to Zustand and React Hook Form, reducing boilerplate and improving maintainability and component reusability.
  • Designed and maintained RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot) and PostgreSQL, building efficient endpoints with robust query logic and schema validation.
  • Improved performance with lazy loading, frontend caching, and optimized SQL queries, leading to faster load times and reduced server load.
  • Increased unit test coverage to 85%, replacing Enzyme with Jest and expanding backend test coverage for better reliability and regression protection.
  • Led frontend best practices adoption, promoting React hooks, functional components, and performance-first coding during Agile development cycles.

Jr. Frontend Website Development

Shurable Inc

January 2021 - March 2023

  • Developed dynamic, data-driven UI components in React and Redux to power real-time search and filtering on enterprise dashboards.
  • Engineered backend services using Node.js (Serverless Framework) and PostgreSQL, enabling fast, scalable data handling.
  • Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments and improving release consistency across environments.
  • Improved web accessibility by implementing ARIA standards and full keyboard navigation, enhancing usability for all users.
  • Wrote unit tests in Jest and drove bug resolution efforts to maintain frontend reliability and app performance.
  • Participated in full agile release cycles, leading post-deployment sanity checks to ensure smooth feature rollouts.
  • Managed critical production issues end-to-end, from investigation to resolution, contributing to overall platform stability.

Version Control

Coursera

January 2023 - January 2023

React Basics

Coursera

January 2023 - January 2023

HTML and CSS in depth

Coursera

December 2022 - January 2023

Programming with JavaScript

Coursera

December 2022 - December 2022

Introduction to Front-End Development

Coursera

December 2022 - December 2022

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

October 2021 - October 2021

HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

Coursera

September 2021 - October 2021

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

New Jersey Institute of Technology

January 2019 - August 2021

Assistant to Enterprise Storage Team

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

May 2018 - April 2020

  • Automated server configuration, backups, and monitoring, increasing operational uptime and reducing manual workload through streamlined DevOps practices.
  • Managed and supported Windows and Linux-based infrastructure, assisting with system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning to ensure scalability and stability.
  • Identified underutilized systems and led server decommissioning efforts, reducing costs and improving overall data center efficiency.
  • Identified underutilized systems and led server decommissioning efforts, reducing costs and improving overall data center efficiency.

Associate in Science, Major in Computer Science

Bergen Community College

September 2015 - December 2018

Skills

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Projects

AI Agent

Case Study 1 of 6: AI Agent

An AI-powered platform that helps YouTube creators boost their content with smart tools like transcription, viral scripts, and AI-driven insights—all designed to make creating easier and more effective.

Mock Interview Platform

Case Study 2 of 6: Mock Interview Platform

Prepwise is an AI-driven interview prep platform that simulates realistic voice-based interviews using Vapi and Google Gemini. Built with Next.js, TailwindCSS, and Firebase, it offers real-time feedback, detailed transcripts, and smart guidance to help users improve performance in a sleek, modern interface.

CAM Ventures

Case Study 3 of 6: CAM Ventures

Built a full-stack application to normalize, visualize, and explore GSA property data. Implemented Excel data ingestion, street-level building maps, and interactive dashboards for owned and leased assets with CI/CD deployment via GitHub Actions and Render.

Amazon Clone

Case Study 4 of 6: Amazon Clone

This code is an amazon clone where you can buy items and see your past orders by using Stripe. The program will also save items in your cart until you place an order.

Ebay Clone

Case Study 5 of 6: Ebay Clone

This code is an eBay clone where users can buy / auction NFTs using crypto money. Users can also mint/add NFTs to their list and list those NFTs so people can buy or auction those NFTs. All information is stored in thirdweb.

Reddit Clone

Case Study 6 of 6: Reddit Clone

This code is a Reddit clone where you can make posts, like or dislike, and comment. All the Data is saved in Supabase, a PostgreSQL database.

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