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Victor Sarmiento
Software Engineer focused on backend systems, data workflows, and scalable products.
Former Software Engineer at Silversheet | Contractor shipping live product features | Computer Science @ UNLV
EXPERIENCE
HOME SAVVY DEALS (CONTRACT)
Next.js | Tailwind | Supabase | PostgreSQL | Vercel
- Implemented ranking logic balancing monetization goals, relevance, and recency
- Moved selection logic into database RPC functions and views for cleaner architecture
- Improved search flow by classifying user intent (direct URL vs discovery lookup)
- Built responsive UI components and shipped through PR-based preview deployments
- Contributed to a live product experience with real business constraints
SILVERSHEET
Software Engineer (2019–2021) | Rails | React | PostgreSQL | AWS
- Built automation pipeline converting PDFs into structured mappings stored in AWS S3
- Reduced internal processing time from days to hours
- Shipped behind feature flags and resolved launch blockers across browsers/devices
- Authored 20+ root cause analyses and monitored production issues through Airbrake
- Worked in Agile engineering environment with sprint planning and releases
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
Workforce Management Specialist
- Managed real-time workforce operations across large multi-department environments
- Balanced coverage, demand, compliance, and fairness constraints daily
- Developed strong systems-thinking around dependencies, escalations, and reliability
- Operated in fast-moving environments where mistakes have real downstream impact
HIGH-FREQUENCY DATA WORK
Numerical Modeling | Time-Series Data | Performance Analysis
- Processed 1000 Hz sensor datasets using numerical integration techniques
- Converted noisy acceleration signals into usable velocity and position outputs
- Applied smoothing / noise reduction methods for stable analysis
- Assisted with data visualization and computational evaluation workflows
PROJECTS
HomeSavvyDeals (Contract)
Ranking logic + search workflow design for an affiliate discovery platform.
Tech: Next.js · TypeScript · Tailwind · Supabase (RPC + Views) · Vercel
- Implemented weighted ranking logic balancing monetization constraints with recency scoring
- Encapsulated selection and ranking logic via Supabase RPC; modeled DB views for clean abstractions
- Improved search workflow by classifying intent (direct URL vs similarity lookup)
- In progress: background search execution to reduce perceived latency
H.O.S.T. (Hotel Ops Service Ticketing)
Workflow-driven ticketing system built from real operational pain points.
Tech: Node/Express · React/Vue · PostgreSQL · Auth · Deployment
- Designed a ticket workflow focused on reliability, ownership, and operational clarity
- Implemented authentication and role-based behaviors for different users
- Modeled relational data and optimized queries for common operational views
- Shipped an end-to-end product experience (create → triage → resolve → report)
ViMaSa.dev Portfolio
Dual-mode portfolio: Facts for recruiters, Story for narrative context.
Tech: Next.js · TypeScript · Tailwind · Vercel
- Designed a split landing experience optimized for both skimmers and deep readers
- Built reusable components and consistent visual identity across modes
- Focused on clarity, accessibility, and mobile-first behavior
High-Frequency Data Processing (Research)
Time-series numerical integration + noise handling for 1000 Hz biomechanical datasets.
Tech: Time-series · Numerical integration · Noise handling · Visualization workflows
- Implemented numerical integration to derive velocity/position from acceleration signals
- Handled noise/smoothing to stabilize computed series and improve interpretability
- Assisted with complexity evaluation and automated visualization outputs
CORE SKILLS
Languages: TypeScript / JavaScript · Python · SQL · Ruby
Frontend: Next.js · React · Tailwind CSS
Backend: Node.js · REST APIs · Auth/JWT · Supabase · Server-side logic
Database: PostgreSQL · Schema Design · Views · RPC Functions · Query Optimization
Engineering: Debugging · RCA Analysis · CI/CD · Feature Delivery · Reliability Thinking
FOCUS
- Backend-leaning full-stack systems
- Data workflows and business logic close to the DB layer
- Search, retrieval, and ranking pipelines
- Designing for constraints, maintainability, and scale
- Shipping practical software that solves real problems
OPEN TO
- Software Engineering Internships
- Early Career SWE Roles
- Backend / Full Stack Positions
- Platform / Data Systems Roles
- Las Vegas · Seattle · Remote