Hi, I'm Zakary Nilsen

Full Stack Developer who loves exploring — in code, in nature, and anywhere curiosity leads.

About Me

I've always been drawn to the way technology lets us explore — whether it's building something new in code or looking up at the night sky and wondering what's out there.

I studied Computer Science at the University of St. Thomas and now work at ClearCompany, helping develop software that supports people and teams in their everyday work. It's been an incredible place to learn how complex systems come together — and how small ideas can grow into something meaningful.

Outside of coding, I spend as much time as I can outdoors — hiking, camping, and stargazing whenever the weather cooperates. I've always had a soft spot for space and astronomy, and someday I'd love to contribute to that field, maybe even build tools that help us understand the universe a little better.

For me, development isn't just problem-solving — it's exploration. Each project is a small journey into the unknown.

Technical Skills

Frontend

ReactTypeScriptJavaScriptAngularHTML/CSSFigma

Backend

C#/.NETNode.jsJavaColdFusionSQLPython

Cloud & Tools

AWSGitHubRESTful APIsDocker

Specialties

Full Stack DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentAI IntegrationDatabase Design

Experience

Software Engineer (Full Stack)

June 2024 - Present

ClearCompany

  • Developed features using React, TypeScript, C#, and .NET across multiple product teams
  • Led frontend development for ClearInsights, a high-priority reporting product with ThoughtSpot AI integration
  • Built scalable backend endpoints and ensured pixel-perfect UI implementation from Figma designs

Full Stack Developer

July 2022 - June 2024

Brainier Solutions

  • Integrated AWS Transcribe to automate video subtitle generation and extract searchable video metadata
  • Developed video transcription module with AWS Transcribe for automated subtitle generation
  • Strengthened email security by implementing DKIM authentication through AWS SES

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

Graduated: May 2022

Relevant Coursework:

Web DevelopmentOOPAlgorithmsData StructuresInformation SecurityDatabase DesignComputer GraphicsDeep Learning

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities and collaborations.