# Grahn Cooledge > Software Engineering | Product Management | Entrepreneurship | Accounting Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/grahn Entrepreneur and accountant turned software engineer, I thrive on developing ideas and projects that meet the needs of others. My experience spans business development, project design, and management. Colleagues describe me as driven and collaborative, with a proactive and open-minded approach to challenges. I enjoy working with teams to create innovative solutions and tackle problems. I am seeking opportunities to develop new ideas, expand projects and technologies, and grow platforms aimed at solving real-world challenges. ## Work Experience ### Staff Software Engineer @ Bundlefi, Inc. Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | New York, NY Bundlefi serves the community you live in by helping you to: Find a Community Bank or Credit Union with the best financial product that best meets your needs. • Managed the Technology Infrastructure, from source code repositories to Cloud deployments. • Utilized Jira and GitHub to manage Product Backlogs, Epics, User stories and Tasks to maintain Sprint and product work cycles stay on targeted completion. • Administered the build cycle of IT solutions across distributed channels via AWS and GitHub to ensure service availability, network health and cost efficiency. • Maintained relationships with third party vendors to build processes for new or improved high level business workflows and service integrations. • Coordinating IT projects for cross-functional departments to ensure necessary tool and data availability. • Managed the IT department for new employee hires, technical support to stakeholders, and performance monitoring of the company product. • Responsible for managing the direction of the organizations IT function. ### Full Stack Software Engineer @ Bundlefi, Inc. Jan 2019 – Jan 2023 | New York, NY • Lead a team of engineers to enhance and upgrade the company's software applications. • Maintain internal data integrity by developing a content management tool to assist managerial needs of accessible client data. • Designed, implemented and maintain a CI/CD workflow to reduce production deployment times by 50% for all Major/Minor/Patch releases. • Structured client for SSR and Build Time rendering to leverage static/dynamic capabilities resulting in lower request times. • Incorporated GraphQL resolvers with data loaders to utilize API controllers via IoC/dependency injection for communication with TypeORM models and their respective repositories. • Designed MySQL Stored Procedures to reduce Database query latency effectively lowering response times via Client-DB channels. • Hosted Client and API Docker Containers in AWS Elastic Registry for service with Elastic Load Balancers and Container Load Process Balancing for maintainable scalability. ### Software Engineer @ Rockpapr Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | New York, NY Rockpapr provides companies with programmatic controls over how they and their employees spend and budget their money. As a Software Engineer at RockPaper, I collaboratively build innovative systems architecture via TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Express, React, and Docker. Through an agile process and ticketing system I develop components which are served to production. With the team we collectively implement into a ticketing system the core components which best serve our users experience, to build higher customer lifetime value. • Designed custom React Hooks leveraging code reusability and U/X modularity to enhance and maintain team workflow by following a design pattern which stored each hook in an appropriate utility file. • Incorporated Stripe’s online commerce API to validate client’s sensitive financial data by building a modular React form which secured user input allowing credit card payment processes to be charged per user transaction. • Structured Back End Express server RESTFUL API endpoints to communicate with clients and the denormalized PostgreSQL database while ensuring database ACID compliance. • Developed Redux Dispatches and Action Types to store requested data from API endpoints for state management. ### Software Engineer - Slack Feedback Bot @ Hack Reactor Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | New York, NY Persist and manage daily student feedback logs. • Redesigned legacy code base to handle asynchronous business logic. • Integrate Google’s Sheet API for persistent storage of daily feedback. • Designed process and algorithm to set feedback future dates. • Worked with senior staff to address current needs regarding application. ### Software Engineer Imerssive Resident @ Hack Reactor Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | New York, NY At HackReactor, I assisted in developing a variety of web based applications utilizing JavaScript technologies and agile methodologies. I mentored a rotation of students on to utilize technologies and building a variety of platforms. Additionally I worked collaboratively on legacy projects with senior staff. As a Student Mentor and Resident I: • Trained students in Computer Science fundamentals; building algorithms, data structures, Big O time complexity and Software Development and mentored in problem solving and whiteboarding techniques. • Applied Airbnb’s JavaScript and React/JSX style guide to conduct student project code reviews via GitHub and facilitate best code design practices. ### Software Engineer - Random Student Picker @ Hack Reactor Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | New York, NY • Randomly choose a student based on class and previous student choice. Integrates with google sheets to update storage. • Adapted legacy code base for persistent storage to utilize API endpoints and database models. • Synthesized SQLite database normalization with Sequelize ORM to reduce redundancy while enforcing data integrity. • Designed robust ORM models with consideration for future migration to MySQL relational database. • Engineered Express RESTful API for database communication, management and data querying. ### Software Engineer @ JDC Lawn Sprinklers Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Massapequa NY Mange and organize customer portfolio, calendar, services and products. • Architected a NoSQL MongoDB schema to store sensitive client data by using the Mongoose ORM library. • Extracted denormalized MS Access data for transformation into a Non-Relational Database and loaded 10,000+ records into destination by following ETL best practices which resulted in reduced data complexity. • Engineered APIs and controllers to manage database CRUD operations via client-server I/O communication for multiple collections by leveraging Node.js asynchronous execution to maintain ACID compliance. ### Founder / Sr. Accountant @ Cooledge and Partners, Inc. Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Queens, NY Manage, maintain and operate accountant activities for a list of clients. • Built Visual Basic for Application programs to automate the data entry processes from exported banking records by manipulating the Excel Object Model resulting in increased data integrity and reduced bookkeeping time by %50+. • Operated organizations business development activities. • Prepare and maintain company ledgers and financial statements relevant to client operations. • Oversaw the accuracy of Balance and Income accounts, while reconciling cash accounts. • Provide counsel on the financial state of affairs by analyzing the business operations, costs, revenues, commitments, and other financial obligations. • Conduct ongoing reviews of operations to determine accounting needs. • Counsel management staff with reference to resource application and budget forecasts. ### Co-Founder / Tech Lead @ Table Ease Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | New York, NY We simplify the lives of people with food allergies. • Responsible for Front and Back End Software Development team and operations to ensure a successful SPA. • Engineered Express server RESTful API to communicate with client I/O and manage database records via CRUD. • Led front end build using Angular 2+ design patterns; developed SPA interface components and services. ### Tax Accountant @ H&R Block Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Queens, NY Federal and NY State Tax Preparer • Responsible for preparing and filing various personal and business tax returns. • Calculated sales tax returns and depreciation for various tax reports. • Determined optimal tax deductions by reviewing federal and state tax codes. • Evaluated accounting data maintenance requirements during client meetings. • Supervised the performance and productivity of other tax prepares while overseeing managerial operations. ### Senior Staff Accountant @ Gordon & McCarthy Inc. Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Queens, NY Tax Accountant managing a list of clienteles daily and monthly ledgers. • Responsible for maintaining accounting records for various clients. • Maintained and balanced client financial databases, journals and ledgers. • Prepared reports on the financial health of the client’s organization. • Prepared and filed corporate income tax, sales tax and payroll tax. • Analyzed financial investment accounts by developing spreadsheet reports. • Used Excel to construct and assist with general journal entries and fixed asset schedules. • Assisted client financial accounting obligations while maintaining responsible client relations. ### Entry-level Accountant / Bookkeeper @ Atlantic Computer Tech Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Lynbrook, NY Organized and maintained companies accountant ledgers and actives. • Assisted in accounting operations throughout the company. • Maintained adequate, timely, and efficient records according to GAAP standards. • Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers. • Assisted in quarterly taxation procedures by maintaining proper data maintenance. • Assisted in company operations to ensure financial integrity regarding sales, invoicing, and inventory maintenance. ### Student Body Treasurer @ Queensborough Community College, Student Government Association Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Queens, NY Oversaw, handled, and distributed a budget of over $300,000 for Student Government Association expenses. Created expense reports for review for the Student Government Association board, faculty, and students. Maintained, implement, and allocated budget matters within, and for school wide activities while utilizing various computer programs. ### Automotive Technician @ Petrolwerks Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 Conducted repairs on a wide range of vehicle systems. Ensured customer satisfaction. Assisted in maintaining a current client roster and recruited new customers. ### Supervisor / Crew Leader @ U.S. Census Bureau 2010 Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 Oversaw duties of a ten person team. Provided instruction on enumeration procedures and familiarized trainees with reports and forms used to collect data. Assigned duty areas to employees, observed employees in the field, and provided on-the-spot assistance and supervision. Reviewed and certified daily payroll and progress reports and ensured that work was completed within established time schedules. Advised supervisor of progress and performance. ### Deck Hand @ Mariner III Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 Oversaw and participated in boat preparations, including safety measures. Assisted in preparation of events held onboard. Performed catering duties and tended to the needs of the guests. Conducted engine and mechanical services at the Captain’s request. ### CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST/AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN @ Tantrum Auto Salon Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 Performed repairs and maintenance on a wide range of high performance vehicle systems. Recommended appropriate repairs and services. Integrated a level of performance modifications into standard vehicles. Ensured client satisfaction upon service completion. ## Education ### Certificate in Product Management Columbia Engineering Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 ### Certificate of Completion of JavaScript Immersive Course in Computer Software Engineering Hack Reactor Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 ### Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting and Finance Baruch College Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 ### Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York (CUNY) Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 ### Full Stack Web Development Certification in Computer Software Engineering freeCodeCamp Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/grahncooledge --- Source: https://flows.cv/grahn JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/grahn/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23