About Me

Hi, I’m Christian Ivanaj, a software developer and engineer with a passion for building smart, reliable, and creative solutions. My experience spans from automation and systems engineering to full-stack development, giving me a unique perspective on how software, infrastructure, and people come together to solve real world problems.

Always eager to contribute to projects that leverage automation to optimize processes and deliver tangible results. Open to networking opportunities and excited to connect with professionals in the software community.

Greatly enjoy working in fast-paced, collaborative environments where I can contribute hands-on, whether it’s designing intuitive user interfaces, automating complex workflows, or optimizing systems for performance. Outside of work, I channel my creativity into game design and world-building. With my brother, we are developing our own tabletop RPG project to blend storytelling with technology through an interactive web application to play anytime, anywhere.

Experience

United Wholesale Mortgage

Associate Software Engineer

October 2023 - August 2024
  • Professional Associate with UiPath platform for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to automate tasks and streamline business processes with high-quality robot builds on time and on budget.
  • Analyzed business objectives and requirements of stakeholders then cultivate solutions to their needs while translating them into automation, software, and process plans.
  • Established and introduced mob programming to team practices, created a directory of batch and PowerShell scripts used on several backend teams as well as in conjunction with our robotic automations, received C-Suite recognition for taking these initiatives.
  • Interim Scrum Master: Facilitated several Agile ceremonies, managed sprint planning, and assisted handling project backlogs with plans for official Scrum Master certification (PSM) in the future.

The Boring Company

System Administrator

August 2022 - September 2023
  • Designed, deployed, and managed construction and tunnel networks, servers, and equipment.
  • Assisted directors and managers in project planning, execution, and monitoring.
  • Provided end-user support for Office 365, GSuite, Virtual Environments, Active Directory, Windows, printers, network appliances with primarily the Ubiquiti ecosystem.
  • Developed and implemented scripts using Python and CLI to automate tasks.
  • Assisted in deployment of network equipment, firewalls, cameras, servers.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement IT infrastructure projects.

Unique Fabricating

Process Engineering Intern

August 2020 - March 2021
  • Coordinated production workflow for all products made in location.
  • Planned and prioritized operations to ensure maximum factory performance and minimum delay to customer.
  • Determined equipment used and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
  • Addressed issues as they arised, aiming for minimal production disruption.
  • Collaborated with quality control, production, and customer service to consistently improve productivity.

BlackBerry

Software Systems Integration Intern

May 2019 - December 2019
  • Hands on with C programming and QNX Momentics.
  • Worked closely within Blackberry to communicate project needs and goals.
  • Tested newly integrated/configured QNX device drivers into client ecosystems for compatibility and fixing issues accordingly.
  • Helped configure and test QNX OS on multiple types of ARM 32/64 targets.
  • Integrated OS BSP deliveries from QNX into project ecosystem for testing.

DENSO

Associate Engineer II

May 2017 - April 2018
  • Led acceptance and qualifications of new or modified testers.
  • Developed methods for environmental testing of electrical hardware.
  • Regularly conducted visual and internal inspections of electrical modules.
  • Created and/or modified testers and simulators to specifications.
  • Developed software for functional testing of hardware modules.
  • Was responsible for development of soldering, circuits, and wiring for appropriate technical inspections.

Stellantis

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May 2016 - August 2016
  • Developed plan in collaboration with electricians to solve top issue in paint shop leading to estimated savings of $100k annually.
  • Created and presented proposals detailing plans resolving paint shop issues leading to paint cost savings.
  • Trained in Preventative Maintenance pillar of World Class Manufacturing (WCM).
  • Identified and addressed paint defects on vehicles while analyzing top issues.

Portfolio

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