Hi, I'm Nicholas Garza, an experienced Web Developer based in Austin, Texas. I specialize in full-stack development with expertise in WordPress, Ruby on Rails, and Laravel applications. I enjoy creating custom plugins, developing APIs, and optimizing websites to improve SEO and user experience. I’m passionate about building responsive, user-friendly websites and managing server configurations using AWS services. I love collaborating with clients to deliver tailored solutions that meet their needs, and I’m skilled at integrating third-party services to streamline business operations. Whether it’s troubleshooting, performance tuning, or developing marketing tools, I’m committed to providing high-quality, scalable web solutions that drive results.

Nicholas Garza

Hi, I'm Nicholas Garza, an experienced Web Developer based in Austin, Texas. I specialize in full-stack development with expertise in WordPress, Ruby on Rails, and Laravel applications. I enjoy creating custom plugins, developing APIs, and optimizing websites to improve SEO and user experience. I’m passionate about building responsive, user-friendly websites and managing server configurations using AWS services. I love collaborating with clients to deliver tailored solutions that meet their needs, and I’m skilled at integrating third-party services to streamline business operations. Whether it’s troubleshooting, performance tuning, or developing marketing tools, I’m committed to providing high-quality, scalable web solutions that drive results.

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Hi, I’m Nicholas Garza, an experienced Web Developer based in Austin, Texas. I specialize in full-stack development with expertise in WordPress, Ruby on Rails, and Laravel applications. I enjoy creating custom plugins, developing APIs, and optimizing websites to improve SEO and user experience. I’m passionate about building responsive, user-friendly websites and managing server configurations using AWS services.

I love collaborating with clients to deliver tailored solutions that meet their needs, and I’m skilled at integrating third-party services to streamline business operations. Whether it’s troubleshooting, performance tuning, or developing marketing tools, I’m committed to providing high-quality, scalable web solutions that drive results.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Web Developer at MFG Tribe
November 1, 2023 - Present
Utilize expertise in PHP, JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, and Ruby on Rails to build and maintain high-quality, scalable web applications. Design & develop custom themes, modules, widgets, and plugins for HubSpot and WordPress, providing tailored solutions to extend website capabilities and streamline content management. Remote into EC2 instances and other servers to perform server-level tasks, including troubleshooting, server configuration, and deployment processes. Collaborate with clients to assess their hosting and infrastructure needs, leveraging AWS services like EC2, RDS, S3, and Route 53 to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable web solutions. Work with frameworks such as Laravel, React, and Rails to develop dynamic, responsive applications. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while conducting code reviews. Integrate third-party APIs, plugins, and frameworks to enhance user experience. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues. Optimize website performance, SE
Central Grader - Full Stack Development at 2U
January 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Evaluate and grade student projects and assignments, providing detailed, constructive feedback. Work closely with instructional teams to stay updated on course material and assignments. Provide prompt responses to student inquiries regarding grades or feedback. Regularly communicate with instructors and course managers about student progress and areas of concern. Maintain an understanding of coding languages and best practices including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, React.js, and MongoDB. Contribute to curriculum development by providing suggestions based on grading and student interactions. Adhere to grading timelines and standards.
Jr. Software Developer at Invoice Home
January 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Developed and maintained robust web applications using Ruby on Rails, ensuring scalability and security. Designed, optimized, and implemented efficient database solutions with PostgreSQL. Created dynamic, responsive user interfaces using JavaScript and Bootstrap. Implemented an "@ mentions" feature in internal tooling, enhancing collaboration and integrating an email notification system. Ensured application stability and performance by implementing comprehensive unit and integration tests. Participated in code reviews, bug resolution, and managed continuous integration and deployment pipelines. Proactively learned and applied new technologies to improve product quality.

Education

Full Stack Web Development at University of Texas at Austin - Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
September 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing