Jonathan
Duran-Ortiz
Software Engineer & CS Student
Computer Science student at NC State University (B.S. '27) passionate about building impactful software solutions. Experienced in full-stack development, mobile applications, and automation tools.
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North Carolina State University
B.S. Computer Science, Minor in Statistics
August 2023 — Expected May 2027- Currently pursuing Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a Minor in Statistics (3.8 GPA). Relevant coursework includes Software Engineering (CSC326), Data Structures & Algorithms (CSC316), Software Development (CSC216), and Automata Theory (CSC333).
- Dean's List recipient with strong academic performance in advanced computer science topics including C programming, software tools, calculus sequence, and engineering fundamentals.
- Active member of NCSU App Club, leading development teams and contributing to student-focused mobile applications with significant user impact.
RDU Technology
Software Engineer
June 2024 — March 2025- Designed and deployed responsive websites for 5+ local businesses, resulting in a 35% increase in client web traffic and enhancing overall client outreach and user engagement.
- Engineered robust web scraping automation tools using Python and Playwright, enabling dynamic pricing updates for over 1,000 products and automating the purchasing workflow for 100+ products, reducing manual labor by 90%.
- Developed automobile ECU binary decoding software to parse and interpret engine control unit data, optimizing diagnostic accuracy and contributing to an ongoing project expected to decrease troubleshooting time by approximately 25%.
NCSU App Club
Android Developer Intern
January 2024 — March 2025- Led a front-end team of 5 developers using Agile methodologies to deliver weekly sprint goals for GPAi, an Android application providing personalized GPA improvement advice, targeting a user base of 2,000+ students.
- Designed and implemented an intuitive onboarding experience using Kotlin and Figma, improving first-time user retention by 30% through enhanced UI/UX principles and rigorous A/B testing.
- Conducted regular code reviews, mentoring team members in best practices and optimizing code quality, resulting in a 25% decrease in app crashes and performance bottlenecks.
PivotPoint Decisions
Lead Developer Intern
December 2024 — March 2025- Developed and launched a Flask-based decision-making web application that utilizes weighted pros-and-cons analysis to assist users in complex decision scenarios, resulting in over 500 active users within the first three months post-launch.
- Recognized and featured in Harvard's prestigious CS50 Gallery of Final Projects for innovative use of Python, Flask, and SQL, highlighting superior software engineering standards.
- Implemented comprehensive database management and optimized query performance, achieving a 40% improvement in response time and significantly enhancing user experience.
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About Me
Hi, I'm Jonathan Duran-Ortiz, a passionate Computer Science student at NC State University (B.S. '27, Minor in Statistics, 3.8 GPA) with a focus on software engineering and full-stack development. Based in Raleigh, NC, I thrive at the intersection of innovative technology and practical problem-solving. My experience spans multiple domains - from engineering web scraping automation tools that process 1,000+ products at RDU Technology, to leading Android development teams at NCSU App Club, to creating decision-making web applications featured in Harvard's CS50 Gallery. I'm particularly passionate about building tools that make a measurable impact, whether it's saving businesses hours of manual work or helping students improve their academic performance. When I'm not coding, you'll find me bodybuilding, building small form factor PCs, working on motorcycles, or drawing. I believe in continuous learning and am always eager to tackle new challenges in software engineering.
