Jesse Nicholas

Built an end-to-end AI pipeline for characterizing leadership qualities based on academic research. Created a performant self-assessment UI and structured NoSQL database to categorize qualities and improve training efficiency. Leveraged Google's custom search API with Firebase Functions to schedule automated model updates.

Full-stack developer on trading platforms for front-office and middle-office operations. Modernized legacy Delphi codebase to React to improve broker efficiency. Implemented JWT-based authentication and role-based access control. Built internal pipeline management tool using Ansible and Next.js for version deployment and monitoring across single and multi-server environments. Designed LMAX architecture for Forex trading platform to increase speed, reliability, and fault tolerance.

Developed a data-labeling platform to classify 100,000+ tweets for machine learning purposes. Structured NoSQL database with fanout design to assign users to batches in many-to-many relationships, maximizing performance and minimizing costs. Implemented Firebase Authorization with role-based access and admin portal for live-monitoring batch progress. Created scheduling-based access restrictions to protect labelers from overexposure to abusive content.

Created a Living Wage Calculator web application to help companies ensure employee welfare. Integrated real-time local cost of living data using census data APIs. Implemented admin portal with Firebase Authorization for platform management.