Alexander Lotz

Software Engineer

About

I'm a software engineer specializing in Java and Python technologies. I love getting stuck on a challenging problem; they're so rewarding to solve! Programming is just one of my many passions: avid reader, board-game collector, dedicated pianist. Follow me on on GitHub to see my latest projects!

Experience

PathAI
February 2022 - October 2022
Software Engineer I
Boston, MA

Wrote high-quality code and debugged existing codebases to synthesize effective systems. Interpreted high-level architecture to predict and respond to side-effects of code changes. Worked to deliver clear and concise project updates in regular stand-ups.

NSU University School
January 2018 - January 2022
Information Systems Coordinator
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Worked with executives to build and maintain dynamic, responsive report on student and company data. Supported engineers and technicians in the integration of numerous third party systems with existing SIS. Redesigned business operating procedures and automated data-heavy tasks to improve company efficiency.

Camp NOVA
May 2014 - July 2016
Information Systems Coordinator
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Over three consecutive summers, taught young developers ages six to fourteen to create games using Kodu Game Lab, Scratch, and Python. Directed students in the creation of clean, reusable sections of code and helped them to brainstorm and implement solo and group projects of varying scale.

Education

Nova Southeastern University
January 2019 - Present
B.S. in Computer Science
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Relevant Coursework

  • Organization of Programming Languages
  • Operating System Concepts
  • Design and Analysis Algorithms
  • Advanced Computer Programming
  • Networks and Data Communication
  • Software Engineering
  • Database Management
  • Unix Operating System Environment
  • Web Programming and Design
Georgia Institute of Technology
August 2015 - December 2017
B.S. in Computational Media
Atlanta, GA

Relevant Coursework

  • Media Device Architecture
  • Object and Design
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Introduction to Object Oriented Programming

Projects

A partially filled sudoku board with an adjacent interface for managing the puzzle.
Sudoku Solving Assistant

An aid for solving sudoku puzzles that teaches necessary strategies when you get stuck.

  • Java
  • Git
  • Kotlin
  • LibGDX
  • Gradle
3D rendering of multi-colored, pyramidal shapes.
3D Sketching with Delaunay Triangulation

A small application experimenting with drawing using a restrictive medium. Artists build their palette by drawing.

  • Java
  • Git
  • Processing

Contact

I'm currently looking for new opportunities. Want to get in touch? I'd love to meet you! You can reach me at alex@alexanderlotz.com, or find me on LinkedIn .

You're also more than welcome to just say hello! Send me questions, trivia, funny jokes, or whatever else you'd like. I'll do my best to get back to you!