# Leo Bonjo > Full Stack Software Engineer | JavaScript | React | Python | Django | SQL | PostgreSQL Location: Bronx, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/leobonjo Hi! πŸ’‘ Welcome to my profile. I'm here to help you build innovative web applications by leveraging my programming expertise and collaborative problem-solving skills. I'd love to contribute to your organization's goal of making the world a better place! Here's what I do best: 🌱 Equipped with a robust knowledge of JavaScript libraries and relational databases, I am continually searching for tools and technologies to expand my tech stack and industry expertise. 🌱 An excellent communicator and intrinsically empathic person, I value team collaboration and am able to connect with people at all levels by presenting ideas in a way that resonates with diverse audiences. 🌱 Problem-solving skills are at the core of each project I work on, where diligence and goal-oriented workflows lend themselves to a level of quality in which I take genuine pride. My primary interest at this moment in my career lies in the application of open source software to social, environmental, and educational justice initiatives: How can technology be used in pursuit of equity and inclusivity? DM me to chat about how my expertise can best contribute to your organization's mission. Thanks for finding me and taking my expertise into account! ## Work Experience ### Full Stack Engineer @ Hortus AI Jan 2025 – Present | New York, New York, United States - Design, build, and maintain backend systems, including configuration of Django REST Framework API and PostgreSQL database architecture, to enable processing, analysis, and storage of data for dynamic display on production deployment - Participate actively in weekly scrum sprints, daily standup meetings, and stakeholder feedback sessions, incorporating user feedback and team updates into issue resolution and ticket completion ### Full Stack Engineer @ Interconnected Collective Jan 2025 – Present | New York, New York, United States - Enhance code maintainability and flexibility by refactoring data retrieval functions to utilize dynamically imported Firebase variables and ensure reliability through rigorous testing and validation - Document code and development workflows on Linear to support internal team knowledge sharing and onboarding processes ### Back End Project Collaborator @ FAO Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - Specialized in targets dashboard backend systems including construction and troubleshooting of API endpoints, configuration of Jupiter and PyScript for Lambda AWS deployment - Proactively participate in regular team check-ins with an international team of 6 developers, contributing to a supportive team environment and ensuring alignment with project goals - Incorporate team and user feedback in design and planning of new features as part of the software development lifecycle ### Full Stack Developer @ CodeOp Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - Collaboratively built full stack applications as part of an international remote team in an environment that cultivated supportive communication and collaborative code review practices - Implemented React, Node, Express, MySQL, Axios, and other frameworks along with external APIs to develop dynamic and interactive applications. - Integrated Bash scripts with Git for smooth version control management while locally working from Visual Studio Code compiler. ### High School English Second Language Instructor @ NYC Department of Education Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | New York City Metropolitan Area - Designed, facilitated, and maintained coursework in multiple content areas including Environmental Science, Geometry, Global History, English Language Arts, and Spanish I - III - Gained certification as an Adjunct Instructor at Syracuse University to deliver accredited college content in Women & Gender Studies; secured $20,000 in funding to offer tuition-free college credit to students enrolled in the course - Delivered learner-centric instruction by analyzing student performance in order to differentiate materials across a wide range of skill levels and accessibility needs, supporting caseloads of 55 - 85 learners with a resulting 13% average increase in yearly state exam pass rates - Served as a mentor and liaison for junior colleagues, meeting regularly to collaboratively ensure clear communication of expectations for success and goal-oriented instructional strategies aligned with content and grade level standards ### High School Spanish Teacher @ NYC Department of Education Jan 2017 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area - Designed, delivered, and maintained curriculum for high school Spanish including levels I, II, and III. - Engaged in meticulous lesson, unit, and curricular planning guided by standards set forth by the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). - Integrated all communicative modes (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) into all daily lessons tied to thematic units. - Strove for a 90% immersion-based language instruction model integrated with project-based learning through which learners applied their learning to engaging real-world topics. - Cultivated a student-centered learning environment by prioritizing discussion-based activities, setting a tone of urgency, and providing actionable feedback with minimal turnaround time on graded assignments - Collaborated with the Senior Director of World Languages at the Division of Multilingual Learners to develop district-wide World Language Curriculum for hybrid, remote, and in-person implementation. ### Technology Consultant @ Smith College Education Technology Services Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Smith College, Northampton, MA - Managed help desk inquiries, providing front-line support by using technical expertise to identify solutions for customers in a higher education setting, resolving issues and addressing concerns in a timely manner - Reported on software and hardware performance, providing management with customers’ feedback to help identify potential new solutions - Installed and configured software, providing on-call technical support and troubleshooting in alignment with debugging and maintenance skills - Assisted with software conversions, demonstrating organizational skills and attention to detail ### Office of Communications & Government Relations Intern @ US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States - Developed a research proposal to investigate sustainable energy resources for Native American land reservations - Supported the Office of Research and Development (ORD) team to strategize communications including social media outreach and recruitment. - Collaboratively developed multimedia articles, posts, and video content for weekly communications newsletter and portfolio - Researched new media technologies to maximize public engagement with office outreach. ### Citizenship Facilitator @ Mercy Center Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Bronx, NY - Provided ongoing study support to a caseload of 15 aspiring citizens, engaging in Deferred Action Immigration and citizenship consultations for 27 applicants - Collaborated with two other interns to design, develop, and implement a women’s empowerment group for 50 participants - Supported submission of mandatory state and federal reports ### House Community Adviser (HCA) @ Smith College Residence Life Staff Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Smith College, Northampton, MA - Managed student engagement and well-being in a residence hall setting, ensuring policy compliance and cultivating a supportive community atmosphere - Provided front-line support for students, particularly mediating interpersonal conflicts and triaging mental health support, resolving issues and addressing concerns with empathy - Led organization of twice-monthly community-building events, promoting inclusive and accessible activities for a diverse group of domestic and international students ## Education ### Master's degree in Education The City College of New York Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 ### Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Fordham University Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 ### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Study of Women and Gender Smith College Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/leo-bonjo --- Source: https://flows.cv/leobonjo JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/leobonjo/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01