I am a computer science graduate with a passion for building reliable web applications and learning new technologies. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, maintainable code and collaborating with teammates to ship impactful software. I recently completed internships designing and launching web systems, migrating legacy codebases to modern UI tooling, and automating workflows for large organizations. I thrive in fast-paced environments and continuously seek opportunities to grow as a developer.

Rafael Bocsa

I am a computer science graduate with a passion for building reliable web applications and learning new technologies. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, maintainable code and collaborating with teammates to ship impactful software. I recently completed internships designing and launching web systems, migrating legacy codebases to modern UI tooling, and automating workflows for large organizations. I thrive in fast-paced environments and continuously seek opportunities to grow as a developer.

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I am a computer science graduate with a passion for building reliable web applications and learning new technologies. I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, maintainable code and collaborating with teammates to ship impactful software.

I recently completed internships designing and launching web systems, migrating legacy codebases to modern UI tooling, and automating workflows for large organizations. I thrive in fast-paced environments and continuously seek opportunities to grow as a developer.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Web Developer Intern at HIEC - Halton Industry Education Council
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Initiated an archive system for admins managing over 20 programs and events, delivering a user-friendly experience using WordPress archive blocks. Migrated a Ruby on Rails code base to utilize Tailwind CSS by 60% through pair programming with senior developers and managers. Spearheaded the redesign of a policy page and a user feedback function with an AODA-friendly interface, implementing JavaScript and jQuery elements via Elementor and WordPress.
Software Developer Intern at Government of Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Progressed an automated attendance checker reducing manual attendance monitoring by 60% using PowerApps to provide real-time updates. Authored a proof-of-concept lab report on web development best practices for 30+ public servants, utilizing OutSystems, Flutter, Firebase, and PWA. Explored new software solutions to support digital service transformation across ministries in Ontario.
Software Developer Intern at Civiconnect
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Engineered backend services with Django to enable ~50% faster content updates via the admin dashboard. Developed and deployed end-to-end websites for local businesses using Django, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
Web Developer (Intern) at HIEC
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Designed and launched an admin archive system for 20+ programs and events, improving content organization and reducing page retrieval times using WordPress archive blocks. Collaborated on migrating a legacy Ruby on Rails codebase to Tailwind CSS (60% complete) via pair programming, enhancing UI consistency. Redeveloped the policy page and user feedback workflow to meet AODA accessibility standards by writing custom JavaScript/JQuery components in Elementor, increasing accessibility compliance and user engagement.
Software Developer (Intern) at Government of Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Built an automated attendance tracking system that emailed Excel reports to 300+ employees, reducing manual monitoring workload by 60% using PowerApps and automated validation logic. Produced a proof-of-concept report on modern web architecture (Flutter, Firebase, OutSystems, PWAs) and delivered a technical seminar to 30+ public servants, guiding future modernization initiatives. Documented workflows, architecture diagrams, and testing steps in internal runbooks to standardize adoption of emerging technologies across the division.
Software Developer (Intern) at Civiconnect
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Developed and deployed end-to-end websites aiding 20+ local businesses in the Lincoln region utilizing Django, PostgreSQL, and AWS, translating business requirements into custom technical solutions. Engineered backend services with Django to facilitate 50% faster content updates through the admin dashboard.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Honours Computer Science at Brock University
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Honors) at Brock University
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization