Yuval Reiss
    Hello, I'm
    Yuval Reiss
    About Me
    Hello! I am an experienced software engineer passionate about using new technologies to build unique and creative user experiences that are both productive, efficient and scalable. I recently obtained a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland.

    Some of my other passions include anything Guitar related, almost all forms of Rock & Roll, World History, Education, and being outside as much as I can.

    Feel free to reach out if you're interested in working together or just to say hello!
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    Helpful Hands
    Helpful Hands
    Co-Developer, March 2020 - June 2020

    Helpful Hands is a mobile application that seeks to help during the Covid-19 pandemic by connecting those who are too sick or too vulnerableto leave their house with volunteers willing to fulfill tasks such as shopping for food or medicine. Built with Googles' Flutter mobile application framework which utilizes the Dart programming language and designed with modern UI/UX practices.
    Get it on Google Play
    Altfor
    Altfor
    Sole DeveloperJune 2020 - Present

    Altfor is a mobile application that uses a unique algorithm to sort and assign personnel to tasks and work shifts based on each individuals preferences and task requirements. Built with Googles' Flutter mobile application framework which utilizes the Dart programming language and designed with modern UI/UX practices.
    Get it on Google Play
    University of Maryland
    University of Maryland
    Masters in Computer Science, earned May 2020

    As a recent graduate student at the University of Maryland I got to expand and continue all the things I loved in my Bachelor’s studies. Along with taking advanced Computer Science courses, I joined the Computer Science Department's Human Computer Interaction (HCI) lab, and led a research project focused on building different translational technologies and testing their viability in different use cases. I represented the Computer Science (CS) Graduate student body as a member of the CS department's educational comittee and became the head teachers assistance overseeing approximately 30 teachers assistants each semester, the largest class at the University of Maryland, Introduction to Object Orienting Programming (CMSC 131).
    Capital One
    Capital One
    Software Engineering Intern, June 2019 - August 2019

    Responsible for rewriting and migrating the Payments API within the Capital One’s iOS app. Recognized for successfully refactoring code to increase scalability and testability. Wrote the payment DELETE Cloud API, which allows users to cancel scheduled payments. Participated in designing API and Coordinator interface to handle all payment network requests in an efficient, scalable, and testable manner.
    University of Maryland
    University of Maryland
    B.S in Computer Science, earned May 2019

    The University of Maryland presented me with an unprecedented scale and diversity of opportunities. I was able to grow as an educator through my years as a teachers assistant in the Computer Science department and as an instructor in the University's AAP Program. I found many ways to satisfy my need to create and build as a manager at the Sandbox, the largest student run makerspace on campus and as a participant, organizer, and occasional winner of University hackathons. I was able to grow as a leader and improve my speaking abilities as the lead student ambassador of the Computer Science department and of the College of Computer, Math and Natural Sciences (CMNS).
    Higher Logic
    Higher Logic
    Software Engineering Intern, June 2018 - August 2018

    Developed personalized internal dashboards for various departments using Javascript, the .NET Framework, and various API’s. Developed testing suites to optimize run times for the testing builds. Wrote automated tests that assessed various aspects of the product. Developed an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Managed the implementation and testing of software projects to the production environment. Defined test automation framework based on assessments from current testing processes and resources.
    Hughes Echostar
    Hughes Echostar
    Software Engineering Intern, June 2017 - May 2018

    Led implementation of an internal dashboard application, which streamlines real-time data having of clients’ network operations and security. Monitored the network and key information technology resources for evidence of any suspicious activity. Obtained a working knowledge of monitoring Global Network Intrusion Detections Systems, Firewalls, and Log Correlation Tools for potential threats. Administered network security-related technologies, such as vulnerability management and monitoring systems.
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    Feel free to reach out if you're interested in working together or just to say hello!