hey, I'm nicholas 👋
i build thoughtful technology & create intentional designs. I'm a software engineer & developer - mainly focused on backend (but appreciate the beauty of good visual design ). I'm passionate about positively impacting the lives and environment around me. currently working on projects that push the boundaries of what's possible.
about me
i'm a California-based engineer & maker who loves building something every day:
- in 2019 i graduated from boston university with a degree in computer engineering.
- since then ive worked at multiple startups in boston, la, and the bay area.
- in off hours, i tutor students in STEM and help them find their strengths.
my free time is spent building things that help me feel inspired. some recent favorites:
- live wildfire risk analysis, data collection via MQTT from devices in forests
- second hand ecommerce exchange for college students
- twitch chat sentiment analysis
- student tools for organizing assignments, schedules, & notes
a full portfolio site is in the works & will drop Summer 2025. Expect deep-dives into:
- scalable system design focused on low-latency under stress
- distributed systems architecture and optimization
- high-throughput data processing pipelines
- performance profiling and bottleneck elimination
when i'm not coding
you'll find me running, reading, or hiking outdoors. always learning something new. maybe learning more about photography, color grading, or producing house music.
feel free to reach out if you're building something cool, want to work together, or just want to chat about tech.