# Zachary Margolies

> Senior Full Stack Engineer

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

Software Developer with 5+ years of experience building full-stack web applications.

As a developer I strive to build tools that will positively impact the daily lives of people. I am motivated by interesting problems, continuous learning, and the joy of creating. 

My background in Industrial Engineering and Electrical Engineering has given me a strong analytical and user-minded skillset which I apply to all of my projects.

In my free time you may find me playing with my dog, cycling, climbing, surfing, or tinkering with electronics and smart home devices.

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Languages:
TypeScript / JavaScript, SQL, C#, HTML, CSS / SCSS / SASS

Libraries & Frameworks:
Angular, React, Blazor, .NET, Node.js, Electron, GraphQL, Jest / Cypress

Tools & Platforms:
AWS, Azure AI, Docker, MongoDB, Terraform, Git

## Work Experience
### Senior Full Stack Engineer @ Nexagen Networks, Inc.
Jan 2025 – Present

### Senior Software Engineer @ Insight
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | New York, New York, United States
Led multiple greenfield projects, collaborating closely with clients to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions a variety of sectors. Managed full software lifecycles, from requirements gathering and system design to development and testing, with a focus on client-facing and internal web applications.

- Led development of an internal tool for insurance claims tracking, improving workflow efficiency for employees managing litigated claims across the company portfolio.
- Directed a three-developer team in the development of a GenAI-powered tool that generated custom statements of work and recommended relevant past projects, improving sales pitch effectiveness and proposal accuracy for hundreds of sales team members. Spearheaded frontend development using Blazor, while optimizing Azure AI search backend queries, enhancing response accuracy by 80%.
- Conducted an in-depth audit of a trade promotion management tool for a major consumer goods company, identifying key areas where the application was underperforming. Collaborated with stakeholders to review the system's architecture, performance, and user experience, providing strategic recommendations to improve efficiency, scalability, and overall functionality.

### Software Engineer @ Insight
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | New York, New York, United States
Built web-based software applications for leading companies in the financial services, healthcare, and insurance sectors, partnering with key stakeholders to develop both public-facing and internal web applications.

- Developed a customizable deal management and trading platform, enabling financial computation and analysis for assets exceeding $100M.
- Architected and built a public tool for clinicians and patients, facilitating the entry, revision, and annotation of shareable clinical scenarios aimed at reducing patient risk.

### Associate Software Engineer @ Insight
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | New York, New York
Worked onsite with large financial client to build Angular and Electron applications using TypeScript, .NET / C#, and SQL.

### Software Engineer @ Shouldr LLC
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | New York, New York, United States
Built out core functionality of React Native application focused on providing users with realtime location based information.

### Freelance Web / Mobile Developer @ Freelance / Contract
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Greater New York City Area
Chad App - Geolocation chat application available on Apple App Store.
- Built multiple pixel perfect reusable user facing components to client design specifications
- Implemented back end routes and created APIs using Node / Express. Designed database architecture for use with Google Firebase
- Reduced database calls by 50%, improving application loading times and data usage

AvantGardeLA - Prize giveaway and order fulfillment platform created for event services company.
- Created single page application where users select unlockable prize items for giveaways. 
- Defended against re-selection of items and order manipulation using browser navigation 
- Enabled order fulfillment through backend administrator platform

### Software Engineer, Teaching Fellow @ Fullstack Academy of Code
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Greater New York City Area
- Update and maintain an established large production code base (MEAN stack), convert AngularJS components to React
- Teaching assistant to a cohort of 50+ students covering: software engineering concepts, computer science fundamentals, debugging techniques, architecture / schema design
- Lead development teams in an Agile environment, perform code reviews, lead daily standups 
- Conduct technical admissions interviews, ran weekly whiteboarding lectures

### Student @ Fullstack Academy of Code
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018
- Participated in an immersive three month long software engineering bootcamp specializing on the NERD (Node, Express, React, Database/SQL) stack.
- Learned Fullstack development using Javascript, React/Redux, HTML, CSS on the frontend and NodeJS, ExpressJS, Sequelize, PostgreSQL on the backend
- Developed several high quality applications working as a Fullstack Software Developer on multiple Agile Development teams

### Project Coordinator @ Bayer
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Greater Pittsburgh Area
- Managed a Portfolio Tool of 40 (manufacturing / engineering) projects totaling $20M annual capital investment to within 10% of budget.
- Leveraged project awareness to identify risks associated with investments, resources, and scope
- Facilitated key meetings and contributed to strategic planning, designed presentations for senior management

### Undergraduate Research Assistant @ University of Pittsburgh
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Greater Pittsburgh Area
As an Undergrad Research Assistant I conducted research using SPSS to perform statistical analysis, created models and performed finite element analysis using SolidWorks and ANSYS, as well as data rendering using Matlab for the development of a subcutaneous micron-sized sensor used in blood flow rate monitoring.

### Summer Intern @ Talson Solutions, LLC
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015
As a Summer Intern at Talson Solutions I was responsible for the preparation of key presentations delivered by Talson staff, the creation of an Audit Inspection/Process Flow Diagram for the construction of an overseas electrical Right-Of-Way, preparation of an audit list of electrical system construction on the Panama Canal project, payroll data auditing, as well as quality assurance for the new Talson Solutions website.


## Education
### Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Jan 2011 – Jan 2016

### Minor in Electrical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Jan 2011 – Jan 2016

### Fullstack Academy
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018

### Certificate in International Engineering Studies
Universidade Federal do Paraná
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/zachary-margolies

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Last updated: 2026-04-01