Jordan Korogodsky - Computer Science & Software Engineering

Background

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

Expected: December 2026

Expertise

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Python JavaScript Java C++ C# C SQL PHP HTML/CSS OCaml Bash Lua Rust MIPS

Frameworks & Libraries

React Node.js Express Arduino NumPy U-Top

Databases & Tools

MySQL PostgreSQL Git/GitHub REST APIs Agile/Scrum Docker Jupyter

Specializations

Machine Learning Full-Stack Embedded Systems UI/UX Control Systems State Machines Safety-Critical

Career

Work Experience

Software Development Lead / Fundraising Chair

Jan 2025 - Present

University at Buffalo Theme Park Engineering Club (UBTPEC)

Key Responsibilities

Lead software development for three concurrent projects: The Kraken (theme park ride), Battle Bots (competitive robotics), and control systems for national engineering competitions
Managed teams of up to five developers, implementing customized SCRUM methodologies and conducted code reviews
Mentored one developer who had no prior experience
Architecturally embedded control system using Arduino with state machine logic, real-time sensor processing, and safety protocols
Collaborated with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration
Managed GitHub organization including branch strategies and code review processes
Served as Controls Systems Lead for battle bots, coordinating motor controllers, weapon systems, and sensor arrays

Achievements

Secured $500+ in volunteering as Fundraising Chair to support club operations
Competed in 2025 Ride Engineering Competition against 16+ universities nationwide
Successfully met all competition deadlines while maintaining code quality and ASTM engineering standards

Guest Services Associate

Jun 2023 - Jan 2026

Organic Krush Kitchen & Eatery

Managed customer orders and food preparation across four stations in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
Coordinated effectively with Spanish-speaking kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during peak hours
Provided exceptional customer service, handling inquiries and resolving issues to ensure positive experiences

Software Engineer

Apr 2022 - Dec 2024

Alex's Jewelry

Designed, developed, and maintained web applications supporting e-commerce, point-of-sale integration, and internal operations
Built and optimized inventory management systems to track precious metals, gemstones, and finished pieces
Developed customer relationship tools to support personalized service and marketing initiatives
Created data analytics dashboards for sales reporting, trend analysis, and business intelligence
Integrated third-party services including payment processors, shipping providers, and marketing platforms
Maintained and improved database systems ensuring data accuracy and security
Troubleshooting technical issues and providing support for in-store technological issues.

Portfolio

Technical Projects

The Kraken - Original Concept Ride Development

Oct 2025 - Present

Lead Software Developer & Project Manager

Lead developer in team of five transforming original mechanical concept into functional theme park ride
Collaborated with Mechanical Engineer to assess technical feasibility and refine ride design
Developed control panel software including state machine logic, safety interlocks, and operator interfaces
Managed GitHub repository with branch strategies and code review processes
Mentor junior developer in embedded systems programming fundamentals

Choreganized - Household Management Web App

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

Full-Stack Developer | CSE 442 Software Engineering

Developed web platform as part of five-person team using Scrum methodology
Built responsive React frontend with custom modal systems and dynamic UI components
Designed RESTful API with Node.js/Express implementing secure authentication and role-based access control
Created normalized PostgreSQL database schema supporting multi-household user management
Implemented collaborative shopping lists, shared calendar, bulletin board, and voting system
Result: Delivered production-ready application with complete documentation and deployment pipeline

Dish Duty - Scream N' Swing Ride

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Lead Software Developer & Hardware Developer

Independently developed control panel software for Scream N' Swing ride competing in 2025 national Ride Engineering Competition against 16 universities
Implemented embedded control system with state machine logic and emergency stop protocols
Collaborated with three-person hardware team to integrate electronic circuits with software control system
Created technical schematics and documentation presented to competition judges
Achievement: Winner of Outreach Award in national competition

Perspective Rectification Visualization

Fall 2024

MTH 309 - Linear Algebra Project

Created mathematical visualization demonstrating perspective transformation and rectification using linear algebra
Explored how matrix transformations can correct perspective distortion in images
Applied concepts to computer vision and graphics applications

Arduino Workshop Materials

2024

Educational Initiative

Developed comprehensive tutorial materials and presentations for Arduino Uno R3 starter kits
Made embedded systems programming accessible to beginners
Created step-by-step guides covering electronics fundamentals, sensor integration, and practical projects

Academic Foundation

Relevant Coursework

CSE 220 - Systems Programming

Low-Level Programming & Operating Systems

Run Length Decoder: Implemented efficient compression/decompression algorithm
Conway's Game of Life: Developed cellular automaton simulation with optimized grid processing
Instant Messenger: Built client-server messaging application with socket programming
Dynamic Allocator: Created custom memory allocation system mimicking malloc/free
Synchronization Project: Implemented thread synchronization mechanisms

CSE 331 - Algorithms and Complexity

Algorithm Design & Analysis

Graph Algorithms: Implemented BFS, DFS, and Dijkstra's algorithm for optimal pathfinding
Applied algorithms to solve real-world pathfinding and network optimization problems

CSE 341 - Computer Organization

Digital Logic & Computer Architecture

4-Bit Adder: Designed digital circuit for binary addition using logic gates
Cache Memories: Simulated cache systems with various replacement policies

CSE 305 - Programming Languages

Language Design & Interpreters

OCaml Interpreter: Built complete interpreter with lexical analysis, parsing, and evaluation
Implemented variable binding, closures, recursion, and type inference

Additional Coursework

CSE 116 - Computer Science 2: Object-Oriented Programming
CSE 191 - Introduction to Discrete Structures
CSE 250 - Data Structures & Algorithm Analysis
CSE 442 - Software Engineering (Choreganized project)
MTH 309 - Linear Algebra
MTH 411 - Probability Theory
STA 309 - Statistics
MTH 142 - Calculus 2

Involvement

Leadership & Activities

Fundraising Chairperson - UBTPEC: Secured $800+ in sponsorships; organized recruitment events
Athletics Leadership: Captain of #1 seeded intramural volleyball team for multiple semesters
Technical Workshops: Developed and delivered Arduino programming workshops for TPEC members
Volunteer Work: IAAPA North America 5K fundraiser participant
Competitions: 2026 Toronto Metropolitan University Thrill Design Competition, REC 2025, REC 2026