NICHOLAS C. GUERRA

225-290-2080 | nickguerra@gmail.com | nicholascguerra.me

Software Engineer with extensive experience in full software development lifecycle, from concept to production and maintenance. Skilled in agile practices, cross-team collaboration, and modern web and cloud technologies. Passionate about continuous learning and delivering high-quality, maintainable software.

Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: C#, .Net Core/Framework, ASP.Net, MVC, WCF, UWP, Xamarin, JavaScript, React, Vue, Ember
  • Cloud & Databases: Azure (App Services, SQL, Data Factory), Redis, SQL, SSIS, Entity Framework, LINQ
  • Frontend & UI: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, MUI, Storybook, AJAX, jQuery
  • APIs & Integrations: REST, GraphQL, RabbitMQ, OpenAPI/Swagger
  • Tools & Monitoring: Visual Studio, VS Code, SSMS, Postman, Dynatrace, Azure Application Insights, ADO, CI/CD

Experience

Software Engineer II — American Specialty Health

June 2022 – September 2025

  • Developed customer-facing search service using React and .Net Core MVC APIs; integrated internal and external APIs including Google Places.
  • Refactored APIs to support GraphQL for optimized data queries.
  • Managed SQL databases with multiple schemas and SSIS ETL pipelines aggregating data from multiple upstream sources.
  • Migrated on-prem resources to Azure App Services and updated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (UI & YAML).
  • Modernized legacy frontends, migrating EmberJS projects to React and updating test suites with JS Testing Library & Storybook.
  • Maintained legacy VB.Net desktop applications and Xamarin mobile apps for iOS/Android.
  • Integrated monitoring and alerts via Dynatrace Observability Platform.

Application Developer — State of Louisiana OTS

August 2020 – June 2022

  • Maintained and modernized public-facing applications using ASP.Net, SQL, and Entity Framework.
  • Updated frontend validation using AJAX, jQuery, and Regex.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to migrate legacy Lotus Notes applications to .Net Core.
  • Implemented standardized design system using JS, Bootstrap, and CSS.

Software Developer — VisionCorp

March 2020 – August 2020

  • Maintained public-facing ASP.Net web platform.
  • Built .Net Core MVC APIs for mobile app integration (React Mobile).

Software Developer — PTS Solutions

September 2018 – February 2020

  • Maintained WPF, UDP, and WinForms desktop applications for police and fire departments.
  • Collaborated in global Agile team to implement updates and resolve bugs.

Game Developer — Malicious Games

August 2013 – October 2018

  • Designed and shipped Xenia’s Ark (Unity, C#, Steam).
  • Built gameplay systems, UI, and backend service integrations.

Publications & Projects

Xenia’s Ark — Published game (C#/Unity, Steam, Aug 2021)
Steam Store Page

Other public project examples are available at nicholascguerra.me

Education

University of New Orleans – B.A., 2002