NATHAN WARDY

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

I WANT TO MAKE A REAL IMPACT IN THE WORLD, AND I BELIEVE ENGINEERING IS HOW I DO THAT.

I'M FOCUSED ON BUILDING SYSTEMS THAT SOLVE MEANINGFUL PROBLEMS AND CONTRIBUTE TO SOMETHING BIGGER THAN MYSELF.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PROGRAMMING & FRAMEWORKS

PYTHON
C++
C
TYPESCRIPT
JAVA
SHELL
YAML

INFRASTRUCTURE & OBSERVABILITY

AWS
KUBERNETES
VMWARE
SPRING BOOT
DYNATRACE
SPLUNK
CYTOSCAPE

SYSTEMS & TOOLS

GITLAB
JIRA
SERVICENOW
POSTMAN
MOBAXTERM
NEO4J
WIRESHARK

HARDWARE & DESIGN

FUSION360
KICAD
QUARTUS
VERILOG

PROJECTS

Caliber Collision Fraud Detection

Self-taught Python pre-ChatGPT to write a fraud detection script that cross-referenced insurance payout amounts against what the shop actually received. Identified systemic discrepancies that recovered $70,000 for the shop.

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TracerBot

Designed and built an autonomous, 3D-printed tank robot with tracked drive and turret using Raspberry Pi. Integrated OpenCV with a custom image classification model for real-time target locking and tracking. Enabled multi-interface control via SSH, HTTP server, and custom radio-based communication module.

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Vulnerability Remediation

Developed an AI/ML pipeline using AWS SageMaker and Google T5 NLP to automatically generate actionable remediation instructions for security vulnerabilities. Reduced manual triage time by transforming raw CVE data into structured, context-aware guidance for engineering teams across Centene Corporation's enterprise infrastructure.

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Oasis Shield

Led the migration of critical on-premise mail service infrastructure to AWS, consolidating multiple microservices into a scalable cloud architecture. Supported enterprise workflows including fax, document scanning, and prior authorizations across Centene Corporation, improving reliability, maintainability, and system scalability.

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CenTag

Designed and built a secure QR-based attendance system using Angular, Python, and AWS to replace manual check-ins at corporate events. Successfully pitched the project to HR leadership, resulting in corporate funding and adoption by Centene Corporation in June 2025 for enterprise-wide event management.

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CenMap

Developed an essential internal tool leveraging graph theory to map and visualize all of Centene's resources across systems. Designed to provide service owners, managers, and executive leadership with clear insight into resource relationships, enabling more effective optimization and decision-making. Widely adopted across the organization, CenMap has proven invaluable at scale, with both CenMap and CenTag successfully productionalized.

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Wardy Foundation

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing access to STEM education across North and South Carolina. Focused on creating opportunities and resources to bridge the educational gap in underserved communities, empowering students with the tools and knowledge needed to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Electronics Education

Founded and led a first-of-its-kind initiative at the University of South Carolina to bridge the gap in electronics education for non-electrical engineering students. Launched with a 35+ student workshop where participants, many starting from zero experience, left capable of soldering and integrating hardware into their own projects. Secured over $7,000 in equipment through cross-department collaboration between computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering.

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Window Project

Developed a system to analyze foot traffic and engagement outside the lab by distinguishing between passersby and individuals actively observing the space. Generated actionable marketing data quantifying impressions per hour, enabling the lab to position itself as a high-value advertising and engagement location.

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Project First Pitch

Developing a high-pressure launch system integrating the Boston Dynamics Spot API, ESP32 microcontrollers, and a custom air cannon to execute a ceremonial first pitch at a USC Night minor league baseball game. A complex, high-risk system combining robotics, embedded control, and mechanical design under real-world constraints.

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CAELUS

Building an autonomous drone capable of executing missions from start to finish without GPS or human intervention. Focused on real-time perception, onboard decision-making, and fully independent navigation in constrained environments.

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EXPERIENCE

BANK OF AMERICA

SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERN

JUN 2026 - AUG 2026
  • INCOMING SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERN AT BANK OF AMERICA FOR THE SUMMER OF 2026
UOFSC CENTER FOR INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

PROJECT LEAD ENGINEER

JAN 2026 - JUN 2026
  • LEAD ENGINEER FOR PROJECT CAELUS, A UNIVERSITY-FUNDED AUTONOMOUS DRONE INITIATIVE, RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERALL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
  • MANAGED MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING TEAMS ACROSS AVIONICS, SOFTWARE, AND MECHANICAL DESIGN
  • DROVE PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT DOMESTIC SOURCING OF CRITICAL DRONE SYSTEM COMPONENTS

RESEARCH FELLOW

NOV 2025 - DEC 2025
  • RESEARCH FOCUS IN SYSTEM INTEGRATION USING STM32 MICROCONTROLLERS, EMBEDDED SYSTEMS, AND CONNECTED IOT DEVICES
  • RESEARCH FOCUS IN FLIGHT CONTROLLER SYSTEMS PCB DESIGNS AND INTEGRATION WITH NVIDIA JETSON ORIN NANO
  • OPERATOR, PROGRAMMER, AND TECHNICIAN OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S TWIN YASKAWA MOTOMAN HC10DTP ROBOTIC ARMS
CENTENE CORPORATION

SYSTEMS ENGINEER INTERN

AUG 2025 - JUN 2026
  • SUPPORTED THE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE TEAM IN OVERSEEING IT, HR, FINANCE, AND OPERATIONS APPLICATIONS ACROSS THE ENTERPRISE
  • OPTIMIZED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPED SOLUTIONS IMPROVING EFFICIENCY IN SYSTEMS SERVING 28M+ MEMBERS
  • LED THE DEVELOPMENT OF CENMAP, A RESOURCE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION USED BY 480+ PRODUCT OWNERS AND EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

INTERN TEAM LEAD — APPLICATION DEVELOPER

APR 2025 - AUG 2025
  • DELIVERED OASIS SHIELD, AN OAUTH 2.0 / JWT SERVICE UNIFYING AUTHENTICATION FOR MAIL OPERATIONS MICROSERVICES
  • BUILT AN S3 DOCUMENT API WITH AWS S3 MULTIPART UPLOADS, LAMBDA, DYNAMODB, AND STEP FUNCTIONS, ENABLING SECURE CLOUD-BASED PHI FILE UPLOADS
  • PARTNERED WITH RADIANT LOGIC AND AXWAY TO MODERNIZE IDENTITY AND DATA WORKFLOWS IN THE OASIS PLATFORM
  • LED 5 INTERNS, ARCHITECTED SOLUTIONS, AND SERVED AS POC FOR LEADERSHIP, RUNNING AGILE STANDUPS AND PRESENTING ROADMAPS

SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER INTERN

MAY 2024 - APR 2025
  • AUTOMATED SRE WORKFLOWS IN JIRA, SERVICENOW, AND GITLAB USING PYTHON (SELENIUM, SMTPLIB, REST APIS) TO REDUCE TOIL AND IMPROVE OBSERVABILITY
  • WORKED WITH GITLAB PIPELINES AND THE BLUE-GREEN DEPLOYMENT CYCLE, SHADOWING PRODUCTION DEPLOYMENTS AND ON-CALL RESPONSES
  • SUPPORTED VMWARE TO AWS MIGRATION FOR AN APPEALS & GRIEVANCES APPLICATION, WRITING CLOUDFORMATION TEMPLATES FOR EC2, LOAD BALANCERS, AND LAMBDAS
  • DEVELOPED WITH AI/ML TOOLS INCLUDING AWS SAGEMAKER AND GOOGLE T5 NLP TO AUTOMATE VULNERABILITY REMEDIATION INSTRUCTIONS
DISCOUNT TIRE

SERVICE COORDINATOR

JAN 2024 - APR 2024
  • PREPARED AN AVERAGE OF 60 WORK ORDERS A DAY (TIRE CHANGES, SENSOR REPLACEMENTS, ROTATIONS)
  • LEADING A TEAM OF FOUR TO FIVE TECHNICIANS WHILE MAINTAINING COMMUNICATION WITH UPPER MANAGEMENT

CREW CHIEF

SEP 2023 - DEC 2023
  • SUPERVISED A TEAM OF 3-4 TECHNICIANS AND COORDINATED DAILY WORKFLOW TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY
  • TRAINED NEW EMPLOYEES ON SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND TIRE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

TECHNICIAN

JAN 2023 - AUG 2023
  • PERFORMED TIRE INSTALLATIONS, ROTATIONS, AND BALANCING WITH ATTENTION TO SAFETY AND QUALITY
  • MAINTAINED CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS WHILE COMPLETING AN AVERAGE OF 25 SERVICES PER DAY
CALIBER COLLISION

PARTS MANAGER

NOV 2021 - AUG 2022
  • RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 1,500 INVOICES AMOUNTING TO $450,000 IN PARTS PER MONTH
  • MANAGED BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH 26 VENDORS (ORDERS, RETURNS, NEGOTIATIONS)

SHOP HELPER

OCT 2021 - NOV 2021
  • ASSISTED TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE PREPARATION AND PARTS ORGANIZATION
  • MAINTAINED CLEAN AND ORGANIZED WORKSPACE TO ENSURE EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
MOD PIZZA

ASSISTANT MANAGER

DEC 2020 - OCT 2021
  • LED A TEAM OF 20 EMPLOYEES AND WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TRAINING OF ALL NEWLY ONBOARDED STAFF
  • RESPONSIBLE FOR INVENTORY AND ORDERING OF $8,000 WORTH OF PRODUCT A MONTH

TRAINER

NOV 2020 - DEC 2020
  • DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NEW HIRES
  • CREATED TRAINING MATERIALS AND ASSESSED EMPLOYEE PROGRESS ON FOOD SAFETY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

ASSOCIATE

MAY 2020 - NOV 2020
  • DELIVERED EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE IN A FAST-PACED FOOD SERVICE ENVIRONMENT
  • MASTERED ALL STATION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING FOOD PREPARATION, ASSEMBLY, AND CASH HANDLING

Education

University Of South Carolina

Bachelor of Computer Engineering 2023-2027

Cumulative GPA: 3.86

Relevant Coursework: Algorithmic Design I, II (Java), Unix/Linux Fundamentals, Computer Security, Calculus I, II, III, Discrete Structures, Embedded Systems, Computer Networks, Digital Logic, Computer Architecture, Advanced Programming (C++), Robotics, Advanced Digital Logic

Awards & Recognition

  • 2025 University of South Carolina Summer Intern Spotlight
  • 2025 Centene Intern Spotlight Award
  • 2025 HackUNCP Hackathon Winner
  • 2023 Charlotte Marathon
  • 2018-19 Wrestling State Champion
  • 2024 Centene Gen Z Representative Panelist

Volunteering

  • Centene Foundation 2024-Present
  • Wardy Foundation 2025-Present
  • Elon Park Elementary School STEM Volunteer Aug 2021-Present
  • CHMS Mentor For Middle School Students May 2021-Present