Joseph Del Prete

Joseph Del Prete

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Senior Backend Engineer at JDP Consulting
Melbourne, Florida, United States

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  • J
    Senior Backend Engineer
    JDP Consulting
    Sep 2023 - Current (3 years 1 month)
    1) Reduced document review time for SMB clients by 65% via building AI-assisted backend services in Python (Flask), integrating OpenAI/Gemini and domain validators, which cut 120 hours of manual work a month and raised downstream data accuracy by 30%.
    2) Increased session retention by delivering backend features for React Native clients with Firebase Auth/Firestore and offline-first sync, which preserved core flows during poor connectivity.
    3) Enabled analytics for non-technical users by implementing REST APIs and ETL that converted unstructured inputs into normalized datasets using Python and Google Cloud Functions, which accelerated reporting cycles.
    4) Improved release reliability across engagements by introducing Git work
  • Bayer
    Senior Backend Engineer
    Bayer
    May 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 5 months)
    1) Cut analytics latency for geospatial workloads by 75% (4 min to 1 min) by streaming partitions from Google BigQuery into Amazon Aurora via Python services, which improved data freshness for planning stakeholders.
    2) Increased deployment safety by shipping containerized Flask APIs on Kubernetes with Argo CD and progressive rollouts, which standardized promotion and enabled rapid, controlled rollbacks, decreasing rollback time from 15 min to 2 min.
    3) Improved map/telemetry query performance by designing spatial and time-series schemas and indexes in PostgreSQL/MySQL, which reduced heavy queries from minutes to seconds for internal users.
    4) Raised forecast accuracy for internal planning by prototyping R time-series models i
  • LHarris Technologies
    Senior Backend Developer
    LHarris Technologies
    Nov 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 7 months)
    1) Improved reliability and secure access for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency by developing backend services for a search/retrieval system using Java (Spring Boot) and Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI) on AWS (SQS, SNS, S3, EC2, Lambda), which stabilized critical analyst workflows.
    2) Reduced code duplication across teams by exposing private REST APIs and integrating GeoServer, which centralized geospatial functions and simplified client interoperability.
    3) Increased release cadence and reduced deployment failures by containerizing services with Docker and orchestrating on Kubernetes via Jenkins CI/CD, which standardized promotion paths.
    4) Improved analyst task time and usability by contributing React features usi
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    Backend Software Engineer
    TerraSense
    Nov 2016 - Nov 2019 (3 years 1 month)
    1) Improved real-time situational awareness for field teams by building web and mobile applications in React and React Native (TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, CSS) to monitor IoT air and soil telemetry, which improved real-time situational awareness for field teams.
    2) Implemented backend ingestion in Java and Go on AWS IoT, Lambda, and API Gateway with MongoDB, which increased scalability and fault tolerance for continuous sensor streams.
    3) Reduced model training time by 40% and infrastructure cost by ~10% by delivering a predictive analytics platform with TensorFlow/LSTM and workload-aware batching, which accelerated experimentation.
    4) Secured executive sponsorship for a national pilot by presenting the platform to the Chief
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    Instructor
    Private on Tutor
    Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 (4 years 1 month)
    Key accomplishments include:
    ● Designed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum that allowed over 30 high school students to complete two years of undergraduate computer science coursework before graduation.
    ● Prepared students for AP Computer Science AB exams with a 95% pass rate, significantly exceeding the national average.
    ● Taught advanced topics such as Java programming language, sorting algorithms, and data structures including HashMaps and Linked Lists which enhanced student understanding and application.
    ● Developed hands-on projects in Android Development that improved student engagement and practical skills in mobile technology.
    ● Introduced fundamentals of computer networking and operating systems
  • Harris Corporation
    Backend Software Engineer
    Harris Corporation
    Jan 2014 - Nov 2016 (2 years 11 months)
    1) Improved geospatial data-quality scoring by building Content Maturity Metric algorithms in PostGIS/ArcGIS/Python for monthly NGA datasets across 100+ countries, which increased reporting fidelity.
    2) Advanced built-up-area detection accuracy to 10-meter precision by converting 250+ GB of raster imagery to vector geometries and fusing multi-source satellite data, which improved mapping outputs.
    3) Supported 1,200 concurrent users and stabilized operations by engineering an automated load-balancing solution on the GOES-R ground control network, which optimized thread and core utilization.
    4) Decreased end-to-end latency by 20 ms by implementing backend Android services in Java for custom hardware, which accelerated on-device
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    Software Developer
    Florida Institute of Technology
    Aug 2013 - Dec 2013 (5 months)
    Network Virtualization and Security.
    I am a developer for the system VINE (Virtual Infrastructure for Network Emulation) The software allows users to configure an array of VM's in a network with varied topologies, very quickly and easily, and test security vulnerabilities in such networks.
  • Lambda
    Software Developer
    Lambda
    May 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 2 months)
    Full Stack (Mobile + Web + Backend) Engineer for Internal Company Research Projects

    Worked on research projects related to WebRTC, Asterisk, and internal proprietary software.
    Also worked on contracts with company partner, Thrupoint/CafeX.
  • Harris Corporation
    Software Engineering Intern
    Harris Corporation
    May 2013 - Aug 2013 (4 months)
    Configured Cisco, Juniper, and F5 switches/routers. Worked on Harris proprietary networks for the GOES-R system. Submitted a patent to the company's internal committee.
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    Lead Researcher (Harris Funded Grant)
    Florida Institute of Technology
    Oct 2012 - Jul 2013 (10 months)
    Used NoSQL technologies such as Neo4j, InfiniteGraph, and Gephi, in order to encapsulate information from social media sources, such as Twitter. Also combined with Bayesian AI for sentiment analysis.
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    Researcher (Harris Funded Grant)
    Florida Institute of Technology
    May 2012 - Aug 2012 (4 months)
    Stress-tested MySQL, MS SQL Server, and MarkLogic on their ability to handle 100s of gigabytes of spatial data.
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    ACM Guest Speaker
    Florida Institute of Technology
    May 2012
    Gave a presentation to Florida Tech's local chapter of the ACM about Android development.
    Directly coordinated with the president on additional workshops, which included topics such as PHP, Eclipse, and Vim.
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    Android Mobile App Developer
    Florida Institute of Technology
    Jun 2011 - May 2013 (2 years)
    I coauthored Florida Tech's mobile application for the Android Platform. Including an interactive map, directory, and web services.
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    WebMaster
    Florida Tech Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery
    Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year 1 month)
    I managed the online activities of the local chapter ACM chapter at Florida Tech. This includes orgsync, and the chapter website, acm.fit.edu.
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  • Harvard University
    Master's degree, Data Science
    Harvard University
    Aug 2021 - May 2026 (4 years 10 months)
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
    Florida Institute of Technology
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 (4 years)
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    1st Place at Florida Tech Hackathon
    Mar 2013
    Worked in a team of 4, to create a web application that answered one of the contests problems. Our solution was targeted at improving employee education and knowledge transfer, within a company. We presented the software to people who acted as venture capitalists in a business-oriented manner. We won $2500 cash.
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    Notepad++ Open-Source Development
    Apr 2012 - May 2012 (2 months)
    As a member of team of four, I contributed to fixing user reported bugs and adding user requested features using Visual Studio. Bugs and features include Added Close All Tabs to the Right, Added Tab Switching with Ctrl + page up/page down, Fixed Notepad++ Wikipedia search bug ignores string after ampersand.
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    AerialDre
    "AerialDre" Acquire, process, and deliver data using drones and cutting edge technology. AerialDre is a solutions business focused on utilizing innovative aerial technologies to deliver specific, low risk, and cost effective data solutions to customers. AerialDre operates a variety of drones in the US. We have the industry experience to understand customer requirements and deploy the right aircraft, sensor, and data solution. Safety is always our first priority. Our drones are operated by professional pilots and camera operators with years of experience. All of our unmanned aerial systems include GPS flight systems with live video feedback, and fail-safe safety features. Better Aerial Imaging. Better Data. Better Results.
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  • Florida Institute of Technology
    Outstanding Senior in Computer Science
    Florida Institute of Technology
    Sep 2013
    Received the award for outstanding senior in computer science. Had to go through an extensive nomination process and then faculty approval.
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    Harris Internship Completion Certificate
    Aug 2013
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    Outstanding Senior Computer Science Student
    Apr 2013
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  • Google Play
    Florida Tech Mobile for Android
    Google Play
    Apr 2012
    The Official Florida Institute of Technology Android app! Features: -Fully searchable Map. -Fully searchable Directory. -Access to Angel, Paws, Tracks and other Florida Institute of Technology Web applications. -GPA Calculator. -Dining Menu. -Integrated ToDo list. -Florida Institute of Technology Newsroom Feed Reader. -Ability to stream WFIT Radio. -Flickr Photo Stream.