704-780-2136

alexandergoose97@gmail.com

Education

Univeristy of Colorado - Boulder

B.S. Computer Science | GPA: 3.78 | May 2025

Appalachian State University

B.S. Environmental Biology | GPA: 3.37 | May 2021

Work Experience

Software Development Engineer in Test

Proforma May 2025 - Present

Increased overall testing speed by 3X by developing and maintaining reusable C# automation utilities and framework components to improve test scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Overhauled over 400 E2E and smoke test scripts and over 100 page object models for an Angular environment update using C# and Selenium.

Focused on code quality and release readiness by identifying defects in staging environments, developing automation solutions, and executing comprehensive test suites prior to production deployments.

Developed tools and workflows that leverage APIs using Postman to automate data validation, reduce manual effort, and improve system reliability.

Software Developer (Part-Time)

Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research Jan 2025 - Present

Funded by a USGS grant, I built and continue to maintain a SQL database to store long-term research data relating to the Loch Vale watershed at RMNP.

Work closely with PhD students to develop niche R scripts that have saved hours of manual work.

Built a data dashboard to view long-term data and a website acting as the face of The Loch Vale watershed.

Seasonal Ski Salesman

evo Nov 2024 - Mar 2025

Used my expertise to help customers pick out the perfect gear for their needs.

Barista

Front Porch Coffee Shop Feb 2024 - Nov 2024

Fostered strong customer relationships, delivered exceptional quality products, and cultivated a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Customer Service Specialist

Tentrr Jun 2022 - Dec 2023

Worked in a role for short-term camping rentals, similar to Airbnb for camping. Served as the primary contact for campsite owners and campers, skillfully handling various queries via phone and email. Effectively addressed concerns, resolved issues, and provided understanding solutions ensuring a positive rental experience for everyone involved.

Greenhouse Lead

The Mustard Seed Market May 2021 - Jun 2022

Oversaw most greenhouse operations including shipping and receiving, plant care, and pesticide maintenance and mitigation. Gained practical knowledge of plant health, identification, and research. Regularly collaborated with teammates on short and long-term projects.

Skills

Languages:

C#, Python, R, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS

Testing Tools:

Selenium, Playwright, Automation, Postman, Page Object Models, Jira, CI/CD Pipelines, APIs

Frameworks:

Angular, Flask, Django

Relevant Courses:

Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Science, Calculus II, Computer Systems, Discrete Math, Data Mining, Linear Algebra