Curt Commander Email & Phone Number

United States

Bogotá, Bogota, Co

Currently work under my own company as a cloud architect/backend developer. Projects to date have included backend automation for a language-learning platform, data modeling and visualization for a sports data startup, and continued support for TCP Global’s data collection and reporting system (see previous experience).

Cofounded a startup which launched a platform for non-native speakers to practice English. I designed and built backend automation for the initial product which was completely serverless and utilized ChatGPT for language feedback. After launch, I coordinated with other cofounders and the broader team to conduct product tests, prioritize additional features, and iterate in a lean startup fashion.I was also responsible for overhauling the organization's website and managing the work to be done for this project between the graphic designer, frontend developer, and backend developer (me).

Remote

Automated data collection and reporting processes revolving around the 200+ microloan programs that TCP Global funds. System went from loosely organized and broken Excel files stored on the Executive Director’s computer to a serverless implementation in the cloud with standardized data collection files, database, reports, and automated email interface.Managed and supported the system I built thereafter by performing system maintenance, producing documentation for partners in the field, and developing new features for the system and coordinating their deployment.

Colombia

Served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in a program that focuses on promoting economic development in Colombia. Gave entrepreneurship classes, organized and facilitated a community savings group, supported a nonprofit’s microloan program, and advised small businesses and community associations in my site.I also worked on Peace Corps Colombia’s secondary objectives during service, namely youth and technology. I led a boys’ leadership and development club, a girls’ empowerment club, and an after-school tech club in my site. I was also a member of the ICT4D (Information and Communication Technology for Development) committee. As a member of this group, I presented at an annual conference about utilizing technology for business and education in Colombia.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported the Department of Labor's financial system as a Developer. Initiated and built a tool that automates the migration of reports between software platforms. The tool also facilitates the development of new reports that are generated by the financial system. It initially saved about 70 man-hours during a reporting modernization initiative requested by DOL and is a resource that will be used to develop new reports in the future.Previously diagnosed and resolved issues experienced by users of the Department of Labor's financial system as a Financial Systems Analyst. While working in this role, I initiated and developed an application that automates data integration tasks and performs diagnostics for common issues experienced by users.

Wilmington, De

Used R Shiny and web scraping in Python to create an interactive map showing UrbanPromise’s presence in Wilmington. Static images of the map were used in fundraising literature and in keynote speaker’s presentation during the organization’s annual banquet.Designed and implemented survey to collect data on outcomes of UrbanPromise’s teen job training program. Used this data to produce statistics and data visualizations for a grant application that led to the receipt of a $50K award.Assisted camp directors, project manager, and finance director with managing and processing their data in Excel. Designed data collection template in Google Sheets for after-school program operations that was instituted across the organization.

Master Of Science, Business Analytics, 4.0

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Economics, 3.97

Activities and Societies: Study abroad and internship in Madrid, summer study abroad program in Cadiz, Spain