Jarett Roman

Skills

• Languages: Python, JavaScript (TypeScript), PHP, SQL, C#
• Frameworks/Tools: React, Node.js, Next.js, MaterialUI, BackboneJS
• Platforms/Databases: AWS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, ElasticSearch, BigQuery
• Other: Agile Development, REST APIs, Storybook

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Issued January 2025
Credential Verification

Professional Experience

NerdWallet, San Francisco, CA — Senior Software Engineer

May 2022 - June 2023

• Designed and developed scalable features in the TypeScript and React (React 18) frontend and Node.js (Node 18) backend, improving lender matching accuracy.
• Created reusable MaterialUI components, increasing development speed and UI consistency.
• Spearheaded the Multi-Match feature, boosting personal loan lead revenue by 20%.
• Mentored junior engineers and contractors, fostering productivity and feature delivery.

MailChimp, Atlanta, GA — Software Engineer

February 2017 - April 2022

• Modernized subscription checkout by transitioning legacy Dojo code to React, improving UX and performance.
• Integrated payment processing for South America, increasing regional profits by 18%.
• Restructured tiered subscription services in PHP and PostgreSQL, boosting customer retention.
• Resolved customer issues using BigQuery and ElasticSearch, ensuring satisfaction.

Cisco, Raleigh, NC — Software Engineer

April 2015 - February 2017

• Developed an inventory tracking application in Node.js and MySQL, streamlining asset management.
• Designed a user-friendly front-end with BackboneJS and HandlebarsJS, enhancing usability.

Projects and Professional Development

• Microsoft TEALS Program (August 2024 - December 2024)
  Taught Python and CS concepts to high school students, enhancing their understanding of algorithms and coding practices.
• Next.js Demo Application
  Built a scalable demo app using Next.js with server-side rendering, dynamic routing, and REST API integration.
• Game Jam Participant (January 2024 - August 2024)
  Participated in several game jams, including the 2024 Global Game Jam. Created experiences with PhaserJS, ThreeJS, and Godot.

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
B.S. in Information Science