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Hi, I'm

Rene Gonzalez

A Passionate Software Developer

Currently studying Computer Science at the University of Waterloo.

I have gained valuable experience through internships at a unicorn, three startups and a government agency, thriving in fast-paced environments. I am always eager to embrace new opportunities for learning and personal growth.

Here are a few technologies I’ve been working with recently:

  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • OpenCV
  • Python
  • C++
  • Google Cloud Vision

Where I’ve Worked

Software Engineer Intern @ Commure

Sep. - Dec. 2024

  • Reduced developer overhead by 27% by engineering a centralized filtering system for the Revenue Cycle Management platform, enhancing usability for 500+ healthcare facilities.
  • Cut file download times from 4 minutes to 15 seconds by implementing parallel queries on the PostgreSQL database.
  • Shortened new feature development cycles by 35% through centralizing caching systems into a single cookie-based layer, eliminating repetitive setup on React and Vue codebases.
  • Boosted backend performance by 50% by optimizing Python queries, significantly improving response times and user satisfaction.

Noteworthy Projects

  • PyPI Python Package

    Designed and deployed a Python wrapper with 10k+ downloads on Pypi that covers all the company’s API endpoints, and automated the pip package testing and deployment using GitHub Actions.

    • Python
    • PyPI
    • GitHub Actions
  • SeatScout

    Developed a versatile platform with a TypeScript-based REST API, web scrapers for 10k+ courses, and PostgreSQL. Integrated Stripe payments, Google login via Next.js, and enhanced user engagement with Twilio and Sendgrid for SMS/email notifications about available course spots.

    • Typescript
    • PostgreSQL
    • Next.js
    • Express.js
    • REST API
  • ML Game Predictor

    Gathered a 16,000+ sample dataset through web scraping, implemented two distinct algorithms – a deep neural network with Keras and gradient boosting with Scikit-Learn – achieving a remarkable 90% accuracy. Designed an interactive user interface using Streamlit, allowing users to test the algorithms.

    • Python
    • Keras
    • SKLearn
  • Equalis

    Created a Solidity smart contract for managing multiple elections, deploying it on Ganache and Rinkeby testnets with Web3.py. Additionally, developed a Python-based API to establish seamless communication between the smart contract and the front-end.

    • Solidity
    • Python
    • Rinkeby
    • Web3
  • Telegram Crypto Bot

    Launched and engineered a Telegram bot that gives real-time information about the crypto market, using Python, Telegram’s API and a Python wrapper, gathering 200+ users within the first week after the launch.

    • Telegram API
    • Python
  • DUC APP Documentation

    As a junior developer at DUC App, I was assigned to construct the entire Web API Documentation page for the company. Additionally, I collaborated closely with the backend team to create essential API endpoints.

    • Javascript
    • Postman
    • Slate
    • Latex

What’s Next?

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