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

AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services Training and Certification

March 2025 - March 2025

Software Engineer II

Technergetics

April 2023 - November 2024

  • Boosted application performance by implementing lazy loading, frontend caching, and optimized SQL queries.
  • Modernized state management by migrating from Redux to Zustand and adopting React Hook Form.
  • Designed REST APIs with Java (Spring Boot) and PostgreSQL for scalable data operations.
  • Integrated AI/ML capabilities to enhance automation and decision-making processes.
  • Conducted peer code reviews and mentored team members in best practices, improving code quality.
  • Raised test coverage to 85% by migrating tests to Jest and improving frontend/backend test robustness.

Jr. Frontend Website Development

Shurable Inc

January 2021 - March 2023

  • Improved accessibility through ARIA-compliant components and full keyboard navigation.
  • Delivered critical feature enhancements and performed post-deployment sanity checks.
  • Automated deployments and infrastructure using AWS and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Developed advanced search components in React using Redux and Axios.
  • Wrote unit tests with Jest to ensure frontend reliability and minimize regression issues.
  • Actively resolved production-critical bugs and maintained feature 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 configurations, monitoring, and backups, improving system reliability and reducing manual intervention.
  • Diagnosed and replaced failing hardware, ensuring high system availability.
  • Supported infrastructure management for both Windows and Linux environments.
  • Collaborated on system upgrades, reducing downtime and boosting performance.
  • Decommissioned underutilized servers, optimizing resource usage and reducing costs.

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.

Amazon Clone

Case Study 3 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 4 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.

TikTik App

Case Study 5 of 6: TikTik App

This code is a TikTok clone where users can post videos, like, and comments. The user can also search for videos and accounts on the search bar.

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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