Zachary Fontana-Howe

Spearheaded the development of LeapARMM, a change detection tool, using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) to secure websites

against unintended alterations.

Improved platform security by 30% through research on pattern recognition and steganography detection techniques.

Integrated AWS for cloud infrastructure, enhancing scalability and security of the tool.

Automated deployments using Terraform and streamlined operations with Docker and Kubernetes.

Collaborated with cybersecurity experts to implement solutions, contributing to a 25% boost in platform efficiency.

Led the development of MyManager.com, a project management tool, implementing real-time data extraction and processing using Python/Django.

Built a scalable API with Node.js and Express.js, reducing downtime by 20% and improving data accuracy through secure AWS integrations.

Developed responsive UIs with React, increasing user engagement by 30%, and optimized front-end performance.

Utilized WebSocket for real-time updates and collaborated on DevOps initiatives to streamline deployment pipelines using CI/CD and Docker.

Developed front-end interfaces for a real-time analytics dashboard using Angular, improving data visualization and user experience.

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Integrated RESTAPIs to handle complex business logic, ensuring smooth interaction between the front-end and back-end systems. Enhanced cloud infrastructure using AWS Lambda, EC2, and S3, optimizing response times and scalability. Automated infrastructure management with Terraform and improved deployment processes using GitLab CI/CD. Implemented secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, safeguarding sensitive financial data and reducing security breaches by 15%.