Gustavo Rosales

I am Gustavo (Gus) Rosales

Software Engineer • First-Generation College Student • Tech Enthusiast

About Me

Graduating from the College of Staten Island, CUNY, in the Class of 2023, I am proud to be a first-generation college graduate. My journey through higher education has been enriched by my involvement with various esteemed programs such as ProjectBasta, CodePath, and Headstarter AI. These experiences have not only enhanced my technical expertise but also my ability to collaborate and lead within diverse teams. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and continuously expanding my skill set in the ever-evolving field of software engineering.

Recent Work + Projects

DevConnect

DevConnect

Full-stack web app using Next.js, AWS (DynamoDB, ElastiCache), and Clerk. Enables developers to showcase websites with 260+ users.

Rilla App

Rilla App

Developed sales management features with Next.js, Clerk, AWS. Attracted 160 users with real-time data management.

Memora

Memora

AI-powered flashcard generator using Next.js, Stripe, Firebase, AWS. Growing user base of 27 active users.

CodePath

Tech Fellow @ CodePath

Collaborating with industry professionals to deliver technical interview preparation and guidance to students.

Headstarter

SWE Fellow @ Headstarter AI

Built and deployed 5 AI projects using React, Next.js, Firebase, and Clerk. Developed interactive customer support agent.

Software Developer @ EOT

Partnered with Duke University students to develop incubator platform with web3 integration.

Open Source Contributor

Fixed scroll position bug in Alveusgg and adjusted the refetchOnWindowFocus setting, collaborating with maintainers.

Google

G-SWEP Fellow

Mastered Data Structures & Algorithms with guidance from a Google SWE mentor, enhancing problem-solving skills.

Bloomberg

Bloomberg Tech Lab Fellow

Participated in interactive sessions focused on technical SWE interview skills and portfolio manager project development.

Skills

Languages

  • Python
  • SQL
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • C++
  • PHP
  • Rust

Technologies

  • Next.js
  • React
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • AWS
  • Firebase
  • OpenAI

Tools

  • Git/Github
  • Linux
  • VSCode
  • Visual Studio
  • Docker