# Nicholas Y.

> Software Engineer @ Rokt | CS + ECE @ Rutgers University

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nicholasy

Recent Rutgers graduate with a double major in Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering (CE concentration). Experienced in Java, Python, SQL, and JavaScript, with a strong interest in AI/ML and cloud technologies. Across internships at State Street, Headstarter AI, and HelloFresh, I've consistently taken ownership of backend systems and full-stack applications to drive operational efficiency and improve user experience. From optimizing payment infrastructure processing millions in transactions to building AI products with real-world traction, I bring hands-on engineering skill, strong product sense, and a drive to solve impactful problems.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Rokt
Jan 2025 – Present | New York, New York, United States

### Full-Stack Developer Co-Op @ State Street
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
• Implemented 15+ client-driven features on a Java-based platform processing 30K+ monthly transactions (e.g., securities, ACH/wires), integrating AlphaFrontier software and utilizing Kafka for efficient data streaming and message consumption
• Investigated and resolved 15+ system defects through SQL debugging and GWT log analysis, increasing reliability and minimizing production risks
• Tested features across 10+ Agile sprints and collaborated with QA to validate system enhancements in development and UAT environments

### Software Engineering Fellow @ Headstarter
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
• Engineered 5+ AI/ML applications using Next.js, Flask, OpenAI, and vector databases, following Agile methodologies and the full SDLC process, culminating in a flagship project achieving over 1,000 waitlisted users
• Spearheaded the development of a multimodal customer complaint analysis platform for a fintech startup; integrated Google Cloud APIs and OpenAI, and leveraged Postman for efficient API testing and validation, resulting in a significant reduction in processing times for customer inquiries
• Launched an interactive application focused on holistic health, integrating a RAG pipeline to source data from 40+ YouTube videos by reputable experts and using the data to train 5 AI chatbots to provide personalized guidance

### Data Engineering Intern @ HelloFresh
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
• Transformed a legacy SQL stored procedure into a streamlined Python script, reducing execution time by 90% through logic and query optimizations, improving the efficiency of financial reviews
• Addressed critical production issues on server-side via SQL queries and HighJump/Koerber WMS, leading to the effective management of 300K+ inventory items per day
• Conducted end-to-end testing prior to deployment and wrote clear design documentation for new features, streamlining workflows for 60+ analysts and developers

### Data Science Extern for ECPAT via Rutgers MBS Externship Exchange @ ECPAT International
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
• Developed a robust crime mapping tool using Python, Pandas, GeoPandas, and Matplotlib to analyze 7M+ crime records and generate geographic heatmaps highlighting high-risk areas
• Cleaned and processed millions of lines of crime data using Python and CSV files, improving data accuracy by 40%


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Rutgers University–New Brunswick


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicholas-yim
- Portfolio: https://nickyim.vercel.app

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Last updated: 2026-04-13