Charts Isle
Top Songs Around the World
An early data-focused full-stack project exploring song popularity by country with CSV-to-MongoDB ingestion pipelines.
React, Express, Python, pandas, MongoDB, Mongoose
Hi I'm Cory!
Data-focused Backend Engineer
Rochester, NY
About Me
I’m a data-focused backend engineer with a strong foundation in database design, data modeling, and building systems that transform and serve data at scale.
My work centers on designing efficient data pipelines, structuring relational and NoSQL databases, and exposing data through clean, reliable APIs. I’ve built systems using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and AWS-based workflows, focusing on query performance, data integrity, and practical, production-oriented design.
While I have full-stack experience, my primary focus is on the backend and data layer where system architecture, data flow, and long-term scalability matter most. I’m particularly interested in roles at the intersection of backend engineering and data engineering.
Academic Background
I graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a B.Sc. in Individualized Study in May 2025, where I designed a curriculum centered on software development, database systems, and backend engineering. My coursework and projects emphasized data modeling, system design, and building reliable, data-driven applications.
Technical Focus
I build backend infrastructure and data systems, with full-stack experience used as supporting depth.
Data Engineering and Backend Systems
Core backend and data pipeline capabilities used to build reliable, scalable systems.
SQL (PostgreSQL), query optimization, indexing, and schema design
Data modeling across relational and NoSQL systems
ETL pipelines with Python and AWS Glue
REST API design with Node.js and Express
Data transformation and aggregation workflows
Databases and Storage
Practical database engineering focused on integrity, performance, and maintainability.
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
Schema design, normalization, and migration planning
NoSQL modeling and data access tradeoffs
Data integrity controls and performance tuning
Cloud and Infrastructure
Deployment and platform skills for delivering stable backend services.
AWS services: S3, EC2, Glue
Dockerized development and deployment workflows
CI/CD pipelines and release hygiene
Environment and configuration management
Supporting Full Stack
Frontend capability used to support product delivery and API integration.
TypeScript and JavaScript
React and Next.js
Prisma ORM
Foundations
Relevant coursework that shaped my backend, database, and secure application development foundation.
ISTE-432 Database Application Development
Database design, SQL querying, indexing, and application-level data modeling for production-style workflows.
ISTE-341 Server-Side Programming
Server-side architecture, REST API development, and backend design patterns for maintainable services.
ISTE-383 Principles of Software Engineering
Software engineering process, team collaboration, testing practices, and structured delivery planning.
ISTE-442 Secure Web Application Development
Authentication and authorization fundamentals, secure request handling, and practical web security patterns.
ISTE-438 Contemporary Databases
NoSQL and modern database concepts, including tradeoffs across relational and non-relational systems.
ISTE-330 Database Design and Implementation
Schema modeling, normalization strategy, and advanced SQL querying with emphasis on data integrity.
Coding Expedition
Treasure Map of Personal Projects
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Mancala Reef
Mancala Multiplayer Game
A real-time Mancala platform with Socket.IO gameplay sync, persistent sessions, and split deployment across Vercel + Render.
Next.js, Socket.IO, Prisma, MongoDB Atlas, TailwindCSS, ShadCN
Election Bay
Professional Society Election System
A web app for managing elections in professional societies with reliable vote and candidate management flows.
React, Express, Prisma, PostgreSQL
Anime Harbor
Anime Data Platform
A medallion-architecture data platform that ingests, transforms, and serves anime analytics datasets on AWS.
AWS S3, AWS Glue, Athena, EventBridge, Lambda, PySpark, Node.js