NEVEN ZURCHER

Full-Stack Application Engineer & UI/UX Specialist

About Me

I am passionate in Web and Software Development, studying Computer Science at Drexel University's College of Computing & Informatics with a growing interest in AI Technology. I am eager to contribute to impactful software solutions that blend user-focused design with intelligent automation, helping shape the future of tech-driven innovation.

Vanguard

Application Engineer Co-op

Malvern, PA

March 2026 - Present

Developing full-stack applications in an Agile environment with Angular microfrontends and Node.js/TypeScript BFFs to power time-sensitive retirement rollover transactions
Constructing serverless AWS cloud solutions, orchestrating resilient workflows using Step Functions, Lambda, SQS, and multi-region deployments for high-availability money movement
Optimizing GitHub CI/CD delivery pipelines, integrating automated unit and E2E testing frameworks (Playwright, Cucumber, JUnit) to ensure robust production releases

XyZed

CTO & Lead Web Development Engineer

Coatesville, PA

July 2025 - Present

Architecting and building a high-performance web platform from scratch for a medical animation studio, leveraging React, JavaScript, and modern web standards
Engineering interactive 3D scenes and cinematic visual sequences using React Three Fiber (R3F) and GSAP, elevating visual storytelling for complex medical concepts while maintaining 60 FPS performance
Directing technical execution from UI/UX design to deployment, establishing repository workflows, asset optimization pipelines, and scalable code architecture

Target

Specialty Sales (Tech)

Eagleview, PA

Oct. 2023 - June 2026

Onboarded and trained 5+ new team members on product technical specs, sales strategies, and store software systems, accelerating team ramp-up time
Served as subject matter expert on consumer technology (smart home, audio/visual systems, gaming), diagnosing customer technical issues and delivering tailored solutions
Managed inventory accuracy and stock flow for high-demand electronics, analyzing inventory turnover to optimize shelf availability and reduce shrink

TJX Companies

Store Associate

Parkesburg, PA

Aug. 2022 - Sept. 2023

Optimized supply chain workflow by unloading, sorting, and processing high-volume freight shipments under strict daily turn-around deadlines
Collaborated with floor leadership to monitor inventory levels and streamline the replenishment of high-demand merchandise
Delivered attentive customer support on the sales floor, efficiently resolving product inquiries and maintaining a well-organized store layout

SwiftFillAI

DragonHacks 2025

A Chrome extension that uses AI to analyze screens and autofill financial forms in real time, combining natural language processing, a built-in chatbot, and a strong focus on automation, privacy, and ease of use.

GitHub

StockStalker

Class Project

A web-based stock market platform that makes investing approachable with real-time and historical data, personalized portfolio tracking, and risk-free paper trading.

View Web GitHub

XyZed

Lead Web Developer

A high-performance web platform for a medical animation studio, transforming complex concepts into immersive experiences with interactive 3D scenes and cinematic storytelling.

View Web

EcoSnap

HackPrinceton 2025

An AI-powered sustainability app that lets users document pollution and biodiversity with photos, transforming everyday observations into crowdsourced, research-ready environmental data.

GitHub

DrexelGuessr

Personal Project

A location-based guessing game that challenges players to identify specific spots on Drexel's campus using a street view shot and limited contextual clues.

View Web GitHub

Let's Connect

I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations. Feel free to reach out!

Email nevenzurcher@gmail.com LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nevenzurcher GitHub github.com/NevenZurcher