Zachary Witte

About Me

I’m a passionate and driven software developer with 1 year of experience in the tech industry, specializing in full-stack development and cloud solutions. I will be graduating in May 2025 with a BS in Computer Science and have hands-on experience from my internships. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to innovative software solutions while continuously learning and developing my skills. Currently, I’m working towards earning the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification to further enhance my cloud expertise. I’m excited about opportunities where I can apply my technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and passion for technology to create impactful and scalable software solutions. Let’s connect!

Experience

Software Engineer Intern

-Developed a full stack web application for tracking CBRN simulations and logging events, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of data collection during simulations.
-Led the design and planning of a new web application, including defining project requirements, developing the architecture, and outlining user interface specifications.
-Implemented automated testing using Selenium to ensure the reliability and performance of web applications, reducing manual testing efforts and improving software quality.
Cloud Engineer Intern

-Optimized existing AWS infrastructure for multiple development teams, achieving cost savings, improved efficiency, and enhanced performance.
-Containerized multiple projects using Docker and deployed them on AWS virtual machines to streamline development and deployment processes.
-Launched scalable web applications utilizing a wide range of AWS services, enhancing application performance and scalability.
Software Engineer Intern

-Developed an Android application utilizing NFC technology to collect and aggregate data from wearable sensors across multiple groups.
-Managed and tracked the Agile Development Process using the Atlassian Suite for sprint planning, reviews, daily standups, code reviews and merge requests.
-Designed and implemented an application using Google ARCore to aid Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) teams by guiding them through contaminated areas during sampling missions.

VPN

For my first cloud project I created a VPN infrastructure utilizing Amazon Web Services EC2 instances and the AWS AMI Marketplace. This venture was a valuable learning experience, enabling me to gain fundamental knowledge of connecting to and managing EC2 instances, while delving into the essentials of AWS services. Through this project, I honed my skills in configuring and maintaining virtual private networks.
Gaming Server

In this project, I accomplished the hosting of a dynamically scalable Minecraft server using Amazon Web Services infrastructure, specifically AWS S3 and EC2 instances, with the aid of the Command Line Interface (CLI). This ambitious endeavor showcased my proficiency in cloud computing as I leveraged S3 for data storage, ensuring seamless world backups and configuration files management, while EC2 instances were employed for flexible server hosting that could be easily adjusted to accommodate varying player loads.
Portfolio Website

I successfully hosted a static website on Amazon Web Services (AWS) by utilizing Amazon S3 and Route 53 services. This involved the integration of S3 for secure storage of my website content, while Route 53 facilitated domain registration and DNS management. During this project I learned a lot about the details of AWS infrastructure, while showcasing my ability to deploy a cost-effective and high-performance web hosting solution.