Resume

Thomas Rivera

Architected and deployed an anonymous health information platform with Meteor.js, Bootstrap, MongoDB, and OpenAI for the Hawaii Air National Guard 154th Medical Group.
Used React and Meteor.js front-end frameworks to create website layout/user interface following HTML/CSS best practices, improving accessibility and engagement for 2,400+ users.
Integrated data from back-end services and MongoDB databases with OpenAI to power an AI chatbot, reducing medical query response times by 23%.
Collaborated directly with medical staff and senior leadership as primary client liaison to gather requirements, refine specifications, and deliver mission-critical software, creating comprehensive technical documentation for system maintenance and user training.
Secured funding and institutional support from Lockheed Martin and Common Mission Project to operationalize the platform

Developed and maintained a scalable volunteer platform using React, Next.js, and MongoDB serving multiple Hawaiian charities with ongoing feature expansion and performance optimization to support growing user base and real-time event filtering across databases.
Developed responsive frontend in Next.js, Tailwind, and Shadcn/ui, for accessibility and engagement.
Integrated RESTful APIs and back-end services with MongoDB databases using Next.js to enable real-time event filtering and dynamic user dashboards.
Designed and maintained an internal admin dashboard that streamlined content management, helping teams operate faster while managing multiple projects.
Led site gamification features to increase volunteer engagement and retention using best software development practices in a customer-focused environment.

Provided technical support by diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and device issues
Provisioned, configured, and deployed iPads using Jamf MDM, ensuring standardized setup and security
Maintained hardware inventory and managed asset tracking, replacement, and troubleshooting
Ensured device reliability and readiness to support daily campus operations

Designed a web app using Meteor.js, and MongoDB that tracks reusable containers and encourages users with monetary incentives for returning them.
Designed and implemented a scalable MongoDB database architecture to support real-time container tracking and user reward data.
Developed QR code scanning, generation, and validation features to handle transactions in the web application.
Built an admin dashboard to manage container inventory and monitor user return activity.
Wrote automated unit tests to ensure front-end and back-end reliability using TestCafe.

Created a web app aiding in online tutoring at Damien Memorial School during COVID-19.
Facilitated online tutoring appointments and services for about 700 students, their parents, counselors, and 50 teachers across all grade levels.
Awarded the rank of Eagle Scout upon successful project completion.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Graduated Cum Laude

Associate's degree in Natural Science Information & Communication Technology