# Teddy Verdecia

> Software Engineer | MS CS @ Kean University

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

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Aistrel
Jan 2025 – Present | New York, NY
Built a cross-platform mobile app in React Native that connects parents to their child's AI-powered interactive plush companion. The app handles Bluetooth device setup, real-time toy control, conversation history, and a child development insights dashboard.

### Software Engineer @ IYKYKnow.ai
Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 | United States
Developed full-stack features for a loyalty and rewards platform used by 8,000+ users across 7 retail locations, supporting sweepstakes and purchase-based incentives.
Implemented backend APIs using NestJS for loyalty tracking, reward entries, and user account functionality.
Designed and modified PostgreSQL schemas for transaction data, reward systems, and promotional campaigns.
Built user dashboards enabling customers to view purchase activity, manage loyalty participation, and interact with sweepstakes programs.
Developed internal tools for managing user feedback, receipts, and purchase records.
Contributed to platform launch supporting a 25% increase in basket sizes over $25 after rollout.


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer and Information Systems
Kean University
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Information Technology
Kean University
Jan 2015 – Jan 2020


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/teddy-verdecia-74a008108

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Last updated: 2026-04-01