Victor L. Perez

Experience

• Full Stack Engineer

  Jan 2024 — Present

  Koggin Labs

  • Built AI-powered web applications using Next.js, TypeScript, and Supabase, transforming generative AI workflows into customer-facing products.
  • Developed and implemented automation pipelines that accelerated product development and reduced manual operational processes.
  • Contributed to the architecture and development of an AI-driven comedy and event discovery platform focused on improving content and event recommendations.
  • Established automated testing workflows and development standards to improve application reliability and deployment confidence.
  • Collaborated directly with founders and stakeholders in a fast-paced startup environment to rapidly validate and launch new product initiatives.
  • Supported projects from ideation through deployment, including technical planning, implementation, testing, and iteration.

• Full Stack Engineer

  Jun 2022 — Jan 2024

  Black Swan Research

  • Designed and developed full-stack web applications using Next.js, React, TypeScript, MongoDB, and Node.js.
  • Built secure authentication and authorization systems using NextAuth while integrating Stripe payment processing for subscription and transaction-based products.
  • Designed scalable database schemas, API routes, and backend services supporting multiple production applications.
  • Integrated AI technologies including OpenAI, LangChain, and Hugging Face to analyze blockchain datasets and automate research workflows.
  • Implemented Web3 functionality using Thirdweb, Alchemy, and Moralis to connect applications with Ethereum-based blockchain networks.
  • Led development efforts for NFT and blockchain projects from concept and wireframing through production deployment.
  • Managed application deployments using Vercel and maintained development workflows across GitHub repositories.
  • Established Git branching, code review, and deployment processes that improved team collaboration and release stability.
  • Performed application testing, debugging, and quality assurance throughout development and pre-production release cycles.

Earlier experience

Service, operations, and data work before full-time software engineering.

• Food Packer

  May 2020 — Dec 2021

  Pete's Meals · Part-time

  Sandy, Utah

  • Assisted in the preparation of meals for a newly established meal packing service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to ensure efficient operations.
  • Collaborated with a small team to deliver quality meals to customers.
  • Contributed quality assurance insights to enhance the company website's user experience.

• Barback

  May 2015 — Aug 2020

  Hoppers Bar & Grill · Part-time

  Salt Lake City, Utah

  Also served, bussed, washed dishes, and worked catering — every role short of management.

  • Filled in across the restaurant so service could keep moving on busy shifts.
  • Developed customer service skills while collaborating with team members in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
  • Supported events and catering from setup through guest service and breakdown.

• Data Entry Specialist

  Jun 2017 — Jul 2017

  Intermountain Healthcare

  Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Managed data entry tasks using Excel and Word to ensure accurate data handling.
  • Successfully transferred training software from an outdated system to a new platform, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members at Intermountain Healthcare to streamline data processes in a fast-paced environment.

• Data Entry Specialist

  Sep 2014 — Apr 2015

  BoardCo Inc.

  Provo, Utah

  • Edited product items using website software to ensure accurate online representation.
  • Managed inventory effectively, maintaining organized records for seamless operations.
  • Transferred data from the old website to the new platform, enhancing user experience.
  • Utilized Excel and Word to create and update product listings, improving accessibility.

Education

• University of Utah

  2021

  Full Stack Web Development Certificate

  • Completed immersive training in full-stack application development.
  • Built responsive web applications using JavaScript, React, Node.js, databases, APIs, and modern development workflows.

• Devmountain

  2019

  Software Quality Assurance

  • Learned software testing methodologies, bug reporting, test planning, and quality assurance processes.

• Westminster College

  2009 — 2014

  Flight Operations & Aviation Studies

  • Earned Private Pilot certification and Instrument Flight Rating (IFR).
  • Logged approximately 250 hours as Pilot in Command while developing leadership, communication, and risk management skills.

Skills