About me

My name is [Bo]zhidar Manev, and I am currently in my last semester of a B.S. in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, specializing in Systems and Architecture. I have a professional background in backend development through internships and contracting work.

My passion lies in delivering high-quality features to end-users. I take pleasure in navigating the entire development process, from ideation to the implementation of well-tested and integrated solutions. After my graduation, I will be working as a full-stack developer @Athelas.

I currently exploring the Nix rabbit hole and here are my dots. Outside of work, you can find me hiking and fishing.

What i'm doing

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    Backend

    Robust and efficient web APIs.

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    Frontend

    Responsive and accessible websites.

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    Mobile apps

    Modern cross-platform applications.

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    Systems Design

    Scalable and reliable solutions.

Resume

Education

  1. Georgia Institute of Technology

    2019 — 2024

    Relevant Courses: Adv. Computer Organization (MS), Operating Systems, Compilers and Interpreters, Data Structures, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Processor Design, Database Systems, Computer Networking

Experience

  1. Plus Leader and Tutor

    Georgia Tech [Atlanta, GA] AUG 2023 — Present

    • Conducting weekly recitations for an intro to AI course, presenting lecture content and answering questions.

    • Facilitating individual tutoring hours for various undergraduate classes covering topics in computer organization.

  2. Backend Engineer Intern

    Matrix [San Francisco, CA] MAY 2022 — AUG 2022

    • Developed a microservice using NestJS to enable transactions with smart contractors on the Ethereum blockchain.

    • Enhanced efficiency and throughput by mitigating transaction collisions through the use of a key rotation strategy and a Redis distributed lock to sequence the utilization of private keys.

    • Reduced operational expenditures through a strategic consolidation of microservices. Designed a robust database schema, implemented CRUD operations, and exposed both GraphQL and REST APIs.

    • Built a CLI tool and a Retool dashboard to assist with deployments and operation of smart contracts.

  3. Head Teaching Assistant

    Georgia Tech [Atlanta, GA] AUG 2021 — MAY 2022

    • Tutored 400+ students across 3 sections in introductory topics of operating systems design, computer organization and networking. Conducted weekly recitations to a group of 60 students covering lecture material.

    • Coordinated office hours and administrative tasks in conjunction with 20 other teaching assistants to ensure widespread availability and prompt turnaround of exams and assignments for students.

    • Collaborated with faculty members to formulate the course schedule and structure.

Leadership

  1. Lead Developer and Project Manager

    CreateX Capstone [Georgia Tech] AUG 2023 — DEC 2023

    • Led a team of 5 students to develop a residential construction booking and tracking mobile app.

    • Conducted 100+ customer discovery interviews, created wireframes for usability testing, and implemented the prototype using React Native. Developed dynamic forms to collect booking information and create quotes.

    • Built a REST API with multi-step queries and a role-based JWT authentication using Python (FastAPI).

    • Performed data modeling and optimized SQL queries, using CTE, to improve performance and reduce latency.

    • Developed a recommendation engine using NumPY and a push notification system using RabbitMQ.

  2. Co-Founder: Refigr

    Bronco Venture [Santa Clara University] MAY 2023 — AUG 2023

    • Participated in a 4 month startup accelerator and collaborated with an industrial designer to develop a product configurator enabling real-time personalization and co-design of 3D assets (furniture).

    • Building a website in React to dynamically assemble configuration controls from Grasshopper definitions and display 3D objects using ThreeJS, enhanced with ecommerce functionality for a seamless shopping experience.

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Projects

About me

My name is Bozhidar, or Bo for short, and I am set to graduate from Georgia Tech in May.My academic focus lies in systems and architecture, complemented by a professional background in back-end development.

During the fall semester, I successfully assembled and led a team of 5 engineers to compete at Georgia Tech’s Capstone Expo. I undertook the roles of full-stack engineer and product manager to develop a platform providing project booking and tracking services for general contractors. Through meticulous customer discovery sessions, I studied business requirements, leading to the design and implementation of a REST API (Python/FastAPI akin to Flask and PostgreSQL) and a feature-rich mobile app. This experience allowed me to ship numerous features within tight deadlines while adhering to rigorous testing and best practices. The backend can be found here .

During my internship at Matrix (app.mtx.gg), a startup innovating the ways fans and content creators interact, I assumed responsibility for the development and deployment of features, ensuring a seamless weekly release. My role was centered around integrating with various platforms, including social media, blockchain resources, databases, and online game servers.

In the upcoming months, I am set to contract for a firm specializing in AI-powered sports analytics. In this role, I will enhance their back-end capabilities in preparation for a product launch. This encompasses scalingtheir data stores, establishing a robust CI/CD, and addressing critical features to meet the requirements oftheir business clients.

My passion lies in delivering high-quality features to end-users. I take pleasure in navigating the entire development process, from ideation to the implementation of well-tested and integrated solutions. Drawing from my experience working and contracting for startups, I thrive in fast-paced environments that prioritize critical thinking and effective decision-making.