About Me
Hello! I'm Levi Mickelson, a passionate full-stack developer with expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Binghamton University, where I achieved a GPA of 3.49/4.00 and earned a spot on the Dean's List multiple times.
My journey into the world of programming began in college, and it has since blossomed into a professional career. I've worked on a wide range of projects, from digital banking platforms to social event applications, where I've honed my skills in creating dynamic, user-centered solutions. I thrive on learning new technologies and methodologies, staying adaptable in the constantly changing tech landscape.
Beyond coding, I enjoy spending time with my two cats, learning to play guitar, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. I also enjoy running, lifting, and playing sports to stay active, and when I'm not moving, you'll likely find me deep in a good book, TV show or working on a new website idea. Lately, I've been fascinated by AI and machine learning, and I love exploring how these technologies can be used to solve real-world problems—like enhancing stock market predictions. Whether it's diving into tech trends or taking on a personal challenge, I'm always excited to keep learning and growing.
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Application Developer
CFCU Community Credit Union
January 2023 - Present
- Played a key role in the transition to CFCU's new digital banking platform by developing full-stack applications for 80,000+ members.
- Designed and implemented frontend features using JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS.
- Developed REST and SOAP APIs using Java and Spring Boot, containerized with Docker.
- Integrated encryption algorithms and third-party APIs to enhance data security.
Intern
CFCU Community Credit Union
Summer 2022
- Created a full-stack social event platform for employees.
- Developed frontend using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with features like event registration and leaderboards.
- Designed a REST API using Java, Spring Boot, and MongoDB.
Intern
Healthix
Summer 2021
- Developed a Java-based web service for converting PDFs to text documents.
- Deployed using Apache Tomcat and Spring Boot.
- Tracked metrics with SQL Server and H2 Database.
Skills
Certificates
Docker Foundations Professional Certificate
LinkedIn & Docker • August 2024
Provides hands-on training in containerization, image creation, and Dockerfile usage. The course equips learners with the skills to efficiently build, deploy, and manage applications in Docker environments, preparing them for real-world containerization projects.
Featured Projects
Kubernetes Chaos Engineering
- Implemented and containerized a live chat application using Python Flask, MongoDB, and Docker.
- Deployed the application to a Kubernetes cluster on Google Cloud Platform.
- Used Chaos Mesh to inject faults and examine system fault tolerance.
Technologies used:
Python Socket Programming
- Engineered a multi-threaded proxy and webserver using Python socket programming.
- Implemented proxy server caching to reduce webserver load.
- Developed safe termination protocols for server threads.
Technologies used:
Stock Market Price Prediction using RNNs
- Implemented and extended a research paper on stock market prediction using PyTorch and NumPy.
- Adapted models for S&P 500 and Apple stock data, incorporating additional features.
- Introduced Bidirectional LSTM (BLSTM) and optimized existing models.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations using Python Pandas.