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NICOLA SAVINO

Calgary, Alberta | Full Stack Software Engineer | Graduating May 2026

Full-stack software engineer building production web, mobile, and backend systems.

I've completed two software engineering internships at Arcurve, shipping features across C#, .NET, Blazor, Angular, React Native, and PostgreSQL while working directly with stakeholders in Agile sprint cycles. I also build with Go, TypeScript, Azure DevOps, AWS, Docker, and CI/CD workflows.

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  • Two Arcurve software engineering internships
  • Full-stack delivery across web, mobile, backend, and database layers
  • B.Sc. Software Engineering with a minor in Aerospace Engineering
C# / .NETReact NativeGoTypeScriptPostgreSQLAzure DevOpsAWSDockerCI/CD
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Experience

Experience building software in professional engineering environments.

Two internships at Arcurve, followed by hands-on infrastructure and embedded systems work, gave me experience delivering across frontend, backend, databases, and cross-functional teams.

Software Engineer Intern

Arcurve Inc. | Calgary, AB

May 2025 - Sep 2025

C#.NETBlazorReact NativePostgreSQL
  • Built features across a client software suite for web and mobile applications using C#, .NET, Blazor, React Native, and PostgreSQL.
  • Delivered full-stack work across frontend, backend, and database layers.
  • Worked directly with stakeholders to gather requirements, refine feedback, and estimate work for two-week Agile sprint cycles.
  • Coordinated the intern cohort charity initiative as a secondary leadership responsibility.

Software Engineer Intern

Arcurve Inc. | Calgary, AB

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

C#.NETAngularPostgreSQLAzure DevOps
  • Developed and maintained a web application for a fuel transportation client using C#, .NET, Angular, PostgreSQL, and Azure DevOps.
  • Built CI/CD pipelines to automate build and deployment workflows and supported Azure Data Factory development.
  • Delivered full-stack features and bug fixes across frontend, backend, and database layers in Agile sprint cycles.
  • Collaborated with developers, business analysts, and QA testers to review user stories, clarify requirements, and estimate implementation effort.

Network Analyst Summer Student

Government of Alberta - Technology Services | Calgary, AB

May 2023 - Sep 2023

CiscoNetworkingEnd-User SupportA/V Support
  • Supported courtroom infrastructure expansion through Cisco network configuration and deployment work.
  • Managed end-user support tickets and assisted courtroom A/V and switch-interface maintenance.

Embedded Systems Intern

Battery Advancement | Calgary, AB

May 2022 - Sep 2022

PCB PrototypingC++PythonTesting
  • Prototyped PCBs and wrote lightweight embedded C++ scripts for board-level work.
  • Ran qualitative tests and produced Python visualizations to communicate performance and efficiency findings.

Featured Projects

Highlighted work across full-stack application development, backend systems, and technical leadership.

These projects highlight backend design, full-stack delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and technical ownership beyond coursework alone.

Featured Project

Volunteerly

A volunteer platform that connects volunteers with organizations through a full-stack TypeScript monorepo.

Contribution: Built full-stack application functionality across the web client, backend API, shared validation layer, and database-backed workflows in a TypeScript monorepo.

  • Structured the project as a monorepo with separate client, server, and shared packages.
  • Used shared Zod schemas and types to keep frontend and backend contracts aligned.
  • Built against an Express API and PostgreSQL data layer with Prisma.
  • Set up a Docker-based local environment and auth/bootstrap workflow for consistent team development.

Tech Stack

Next.jsReactTypeScriptNode.jsExpressPrismaPostgreSQLDockerZodSupabase Auth
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Capstone Project

Wearable Knee Monitoring System

A capstone system for ingesting and processing wearable knee sensor data across embedded, mobile, and backend components.

Contribution: Focused on backend development, service design, and integration with mobile and embedded teammates.

  • Built a Go backend for a wearable knee-monitoring system connected to BLE-enabled hardware and a React Native mobile app.
  • Designed services to ingest and process real-time sensor data.
  • Worked across backend, mobile, and embedded interfaces to keep system integration aligned.

Tech Stack

GoReact NativeBLEPostgreSQL
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Leadership Project

Alberta Health Hack

A health-focused hackathon led from planning through execution for students and community participants.

Contribution: Led operations, logistics, outreach, and delivery for the event.

  • Organized and led a health-focused hackathon with 80+ participants.
  • Managed logistics, operations, and community outreach from planning through execution.
  • Led planning and execution for a cross-functional community event involving students, sponsors, and participants.

Tech Stack

OperationsCommunity OutreachEvent Delivery
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Skills / Tech Stack

Technologies I use across full-stack development

My experience spans full-stack and backend development across .NET, React/React Native, Go, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Azure DevOps, AWS, Docker, and Agile delivery workflows.

Languages

PythonCC++SQLJavaJavaScriptHTML/CSSC#GoTypeScript

Frameworks & Platforms

.NETBlazorAngularReactReact NativeNext.jsNode.js

Cloud, DevOps & Data

AWSAzureGCPAzure DevOpsAzure Data FactoryDockerKubernetesTerraformGitHub/GitLab CI/CDPostgreSQL

Engineering Practices & Tools

GitREST APIsAgile/ScrumFull-Stack DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentCloud Infrastructure

Education

University of Calgary, Schulich School of Engineering

B.Sc. in Software Engineering

Minor in Aerospace Engineering

Timeline

Sep. 2021 - May 2026

Calgary, AB

Graduating May 2026

Leadership & Community

Leadership experience alongside engineering work.

I've organized and supported community-focused initiatives, with a focus on execution, coordination, and outreach.

Alberta Health Hack

Organizer / Operations Lead

A health-focused community hackathon organized from planning through execution for student and community participants.

  • Organized and led a health-focused hackathon with 80+ participants.
  • Managed logistics, operations, and community outreach from planning through execution.
View event page

Hack The Bias

Special Events Coordinator / Developer

A student-run initiative focused on building technology for social justice, inclusion, and equity.

  • Supported event planning and execution for a mission-driven student tech initiative.
  • Contributed both organizational and development work where needed.
View repository

Contact

Let's Connect

Whether you're hiring for a software engineering role, want to discuss a project, or just want to reach out, I'm happy to connect.

Email: nicksavino2@gmail.com

Phone: (403) 200-6607

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicola-savino

GitHub: github.com/NickSavino