Hi there! I'm Jean Peter Polanco Nutley, a software engineer based in Nutley, NJ, with a diverse track record from exercise science to reliability engineering and Shopify app development. I graduated with a Bachelor in Exercise Science from Rutgers and a Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies, then trained as a software engineer at Hack Reactor. I’m passionate about building reliable systems, automating workflows, and shipping user-friendly software. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, solving tough technical challenges, and mentoring others. In my spare time I work on Shopify apps, contribute to open source, and keep learning new stacks and tools to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Jean Peter Polanco Nutley

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Hi there! I'm Jean Peter Polanco Nutley, a software engineer based in Nutley, NJ, with a diverse track record from exercise science to reliability engineering and Shopify app development. I graduated with a Bachelor in Exercise Science from Rutgers and a Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies, then trained as a software engineer at Hack Reactor. I’m passionate about building reliable systems, automating workflows, and shipping user-friendly software. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, solving tough technical challenges, and mentoring others. In my spare time I work on Shopify apps, contribute to open source, and keep learning new stacks and tools to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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Hi there! I’m Jean Peter Polanco Nutley, a software engineer based in Nutley, NJ, with a diverse track record from exercise science to reliability engineering and Shopify app development. I graduated with a Bachelor in Exercise Science from Rutgers and a Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies, then trained as a software engineer at Hack Reactor. I’m passionate about building reliable systems, automating workflows, and shipping user-friendly software.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, solving tough technical challenges, and mentoring others. In my spare time I work on Shopify apps, contribute to open source, and keep learning new stacks and tools to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Reliability Production Engineer (L3 - Director) at Morgan Stanley
May 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Onboarded ownership of critical systems and infrastructure, led incident response, and governed production processes to minimize risk. Coordinated cross-functional communication with business units, development, risk, and QA to ensure controlled releases and operational reliability. Implemented proactive and reactive monitoring, developed automation scripts in Python and Bash to reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency. Maintained proprietary order management systems (OMS) for wealth management traders.
Shopify IT Support and Developer at Penida Studios
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Scaled Penida Shopify Studio apps (Cowlen calendar, Orca AI, Big Digital Download). Recruited, managed, and trained a team of 8 support specialists to provide 24/7 technical coverage across time zones and achieve a 5/5 rating on the Shopify marketplace for apps like Cowlen calendar, Big Digital Download, Logo Showcase, and GOAT. Contributed to engineering and frontend work using Liquid, React, NodeJS, and Python (Django); designed high-flux landing pages with Framer, Figmar, and React.
Software Engineer Resident at Galvanize INC
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Taught and mentored in software engineering, focusing on languages and frameworks (Java, JavaScript, Python, React, Next.js, SQL). Participated in pair programming and bug solving; contributed to curriculum development and hands-on practical sessions to accelerate learners’ problem-solving skills.
IT Support & Developer at Penida Studios
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Growth initiatives and scaling of Penida Shopify Studios (Cowlen calendar, Orka AI, Big Digital Download). Led a team of 8 customer support specialists, enabling 24/7 technical support across time zones; contributed to engineering by building Shopify apps (Cow Len der, Big Digital Download) using Liquid, React, Node.js, and Python; designed landing pages using Framer and Figma.

Education

Bachelor of Exercise Science at Rutgers University, New Brunswick
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological & Physical Sciences at Towson University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Software Engineering Bootcamp at Hack Reactor
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological & Physical Sciences at Touro University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Software Engineer Bootcamp Certificate at Hack Reactor
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

CompTIA Security+
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
CompTIA PenTest+
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
CompTIA Linux+
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
CompTIA Security+
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
CompTIA PenTest+
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
CompTIA Linux+
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment