Hey, I'm Michael McGarvey.

I'm a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science at the University of Central Florida.

Aspiring Software Engineer

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I'm a 3rd-year university student who aspires to be a Software Engineer/Developer. Ever since I was young, I have been fascinated by technology, and that fascination has grown up with me. I'm passionate about software development and enjoy taking my time to learn and develop. I have completed multiple programming projects both personal and academic throughout the years which has only fueled my passion even more.

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I'm

Soft Skills

Hard Skills

Determined, Creative, Critical Thinker, Collaborative, Ambitious, Motivated, Hard-Working, Time Manageable.

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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERN

Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG)

May 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Developed a department-wide dashboard using C# and JavaScript, integrating data from various sources to provide real-time statistics on customer issues, resulting in a 22% increase in department efficiency
  • Debugged and resolved SQL, C#, and JavaScript production issues reported by customers, leading to 98% of customers satisfied with the result of these fixed issues
  • Coordinated with a team of 9 individuals to implement daily changes in an agile work environment, ensuring seamless integration of new features and bug fixes
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER INTERN

Limbitless Solutions Inc.

Jan 2023 - May 2023

  • Improved overall code quality by utilizing object-oriented programming, yielding a 30% reduction in the number of bugs introduced into production
  • Selected as one of 500 entries for the 2023 Unity for Humanity Grant by working as part of the programming team on a game
  • Collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team of 12 members to develop software for individuals with a limb difference
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FREELANCE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Fiverr

Sep 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Wrote, modified, and debugged code using Java and C# for over 60 diverse clients, leading to highly satisfied clients with a 95% satisfaction rating
  • Built responsive web pages for various clients, applying responsive design principles to ensure optimal user experiences across devices and resulting in positive client feedback
  • Applied robust back-end functionality using Node.js and optimized data processing efficiency for web applications
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SPRITE FIGHT

Sole Software Developer

Mar 2022 - Present

  • Developing a game that is featured on the video game distribution service Steam, with over 620+ tracked hours
  • Utilizing the Unity engine and Visual Studio Code with the intent of creating a 2-4 player multiplayer experience
  • Implementing over 215 individual scripts in C# using clean and organized coding practices to ensure easy readability
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ONEWORLD

Software Developer

Sep 2023

  • Developed an interactive one-stop shop for everything charity with a team of 5. Allowing you to filter through a diverse selection of different charities to cycle through
  • Implemented the use of a maps API with JavaScript to integrate an interactive feature for users to find charities.
  • Created the back-end elements to grab information from a MySQL database.
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UKG UP

Software Developer

Jul 2023

  • Developed a chat assistant with a team of 5 with the goal of allowing administrators to make simple and efficient changes on an employee’s info page through a chatbot, all during a 48-hour hackathon
  • Wrote scripts in JavaScript to integrate the GPT-3.5 OpenAI API to communicate with the administrative user
  • Created an extension with JavaScript to inject elements onto web pages, enabling chat box placement onto the employee’s page
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SKETCH TAB

Sole Web Developer

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  • Built and designed an extension that allows swapping between a search and draw mode from a new tab page
  • Formatted HTML/CSS elements for reusable components, resulting in a 30% reduction in development time
  • Implemented a drawing tool with JavaScript for easy whiteboard availability, increasing user engagement by 27%
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INFOVENTURE

Lead Software Developer

Sep 2022

  • Created for a hackathon event (ShellHacks 2022), an in-person software development competition, with a team of 4 to create a game in 3 days
  • Centered around helping the minority with the use of interactive in-game elements that supply the user with real-world information from 4 different areas of educational learning
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WEAPONS KNIGHT

Sole Software Developer

Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  • This project taught me how to comfortably use Unity, striving less from learning from others and able to develop more independently
  • Applied more than 65 unique scripts in C# for a variety of different features
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