Skills & Technologies
Featured Projects
Desserted: The Dessert Card Game
A strategic, fun, and engaging online card game where players combine ingredients to craft delicious desserts and score points.
Merola Station
A comprehensive model train collection management system for Lionel Train collectors.
Pixel Worksheet Generator
An innovative tool transforming the creation of educational pixel art worksheets, enhancing both quality and efficiency.
Mom's Recipes
A backend application to digitally preserve and share cherished family recipes, demonstrating technical skill and personal sentiment.
Nick Merola's Portfolio Website
A visually engaging and responsive portfolio website showcasing the professional work of Creative Director, Nick Merola.
My Portfolio Project
This project showcases my development journey and the various projects I have worked on.
About Me
Driven by Passion and Purpose
I am driven by a deep passion for continuous learning, problem-solving, and creating positive change. My diverse background in education and philosophy, combined with my technical expertise, allows me to approach challenges with a unique perspective and deliver innovative solutions.
Passionate software engineer on a mission to make a meaningful impact through technology.
8+ years as a math teacher, fostering problem-solving skills and a love for learning.
Transitioned to software engineering to create innovative solutions that enhance lives.
As a software engineer, I have honed my skills in Go, Python, JavaScript, React, Swift, and more. I excel at developing scalable, full-stack applications, leveraging modern technologies and best practices to deliver high-quality solutions.
Experience as the sole software engineer at a pre-seed startup, transforming business ideas into a minimum viable product (MVP) using Go, Swift, SwiftUI, PostgreSQL, AWS, and more.
My projects, such as "Desserted" and "Merola Station," demonstrate my ability to manage the full software lifecycle and create engaging experiences that solve real-world problems. I am committed to contribute meaningfully as a software engineer, leveraging strong practical experience and a passion for technology and innovation.
Experience
Software Engineer
Jan. 2023 - Present
- Developed and maintained software solutions using Go, Python, JavaScript, React, Swift, and SwiftUI.
- Utilized AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub for deployment, containerization, and version control.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.
Computer Science Teacher
Round Lake Charter School, Mount Dora, FL
Aug. 2021 - July 2022
- Initiated, developed, and launched the school's computer science program.
- Taught students key computer science concepts and applications, and guided them through the development of personal projects in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Math Teacher, Middle School Team Leader, Math Coach
Round Lake Charter School, Mount Dora, FL
Aug. 2017 - July 2022
- Achieved a 100% pass rate in Algebra under my leadership, with 94% of students attaining Level 5 on the 2022 state exams, the highest percentage statewide.
- Orchestrated cohesive instructional strategies across a team of 23, enhancing collaborative teaching efforts and elevating student performance.
- Honored as Teacher of the Year (2021-22), recognizing my contribution to educational excellence and student success.
Get in Touch
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