Jozef Syta
Skills
- Languages: TypeScript · Python · Kotlin · JavaScript · SQL
- Frameworks & Libraries: React · React Native · Jetpack Compose · Node.js · Next.js · SST (Serverless Stack Toolkit) · TensorFlow Lite · PyTorch
- Databases: PostgreSQL · DynamoDB · Elasticsearch · MySQL · Couchbase
- Tools & Process: Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) · Codemods · Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Android Studio · RabbitMQ · Docker · Git · CI/CD · Agile · Scrum
Certifications
Meta Android Developer by Meta on Coursera
MZDXHQ75A4GBAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
CFP4RLCB51B1QDGP
Experience
Lead Software Engineer
-RubensteinTechNew York, NYLed the design and launch of a globally distributed, scalable client portal with robust Authentication and Authorization controls; developed innovative features using Node.js and React.js to optimize performance and deliver highly personalized content
Conducted code reviews and provided expert guidance on innovative software solutions; mentored junior engineers in writing simpler, more durable, and maintainable code
Optimized data retrieval in a Node.js-based CMS through innovative caching and query optimization, reducing database export and API response times by 60%
Designed and implemented a performant Attribute-Based Access Control system in Elasticsearch, employing novel indexing strategies that significantly improved search speed and scalability
Made new data searchable 5x faster through advanced change data capture processes, significantly enhancing data freshness and accessibility
Engineered and deployed codemods for automated refactoring, enabling efficient, large-scale codebase updates that enhanced code quality and adapted to new technology standards; successfully automated the update of deprecated APIs across 1,000+ files, reducing the migration timeline by 75%
Skills: JavaScript · Technology Leadership · Software Infrastructure · React.js · Elasticsearch · Node.js
Software Engineer
-RubensteinTechNew York, NYFull Stack Developer. Built key CMS features, including: Content Moderation, Bulk Updates, Data Validation, Media Transformation, and Content Suggestions
Built REST APIs for internal and external consumption with Node.js, JavaScript
Improved business efficiency by building an intranet search app that enabled employees to search for documents across multiple internal resources simultaneously
Skills: JavaScript · Node.js · React.js · Elasticsearch · Software Infrastructure
Software Engineer Intern
-RubensteinTechNew York, NYSkills: Internet Software · Engineering · JavaScript · HTML
Projects
My Audio Events - Audio Event Recorder and Classifier
- An Android app that automates detection and recording of audio events entirely on-device, ensuring user privacy. Developed using Android Studio, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, TensorFlow Lite, and PyTorch. Features a real-time audio event classifier with model personalization, audio event recording, and a user-friendly interface—all without requiring internet permissions for a fully offline-first and private experience. - https://github.com/jsytal1/my-audio-events
Little Lemon - Restaurant Ordering App
- Capstone project for the Coursera 'Android App Capstone' course by Meta, this app simulates ordering food from the fictional Little Lemon restaurant. Developed using Android Studio, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Material Design. Features an onboarding flow, user profile management, dynamic menu interface, and navigation setup. - https://github.com/jsytal1/little-lemon
Make Me Cross - Crossword Maker
- A serverless web app for generating dense crossword puzzles. Built with: IaC via SST, TypeScript, React, Python, Golang, Lambda, API Gateway, Amplify, CloudFront, DynamoDB, S3, Cognito, IAM, Route 53 - https://makemecross.com
Cloud Resume Challenge
- Developed and deployed a cloud-native resume, utilizing React, S3, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Cloudflare, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD - https://resume.jozef.syta.dev
Education
Master of Engineering - MEng, Civil Engineering
-The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
- 3.77 GPA
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Civil Engineering
-The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
- 3.78 GPA