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Darius Uscinavicius

full_stack_developer · (773) 541-0405 · [email protected] · uscinavicius.com

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Full stack software developer with 5+ years of experience building scalable, high performance applications across modern web and cloud environments. Experienced in frontend and backend development using technologies such as React, Next.js, Java, and Spring Boot, with a focus on delivering intuitive user experiences and robust system design. Skilled in collaborating within agile teams, driving code quality through reviews and best practices, and leveraging CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure to enable efficient, reliable deployments. Brings a problem solving mindset with a passion for continuous learning, system optimization, and developing maintainable, accessible software solutions.

## PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Associate Software Developer

June 2020 – May 2026

Capital One (Formerly: Discover Financial Services)

  • Spearheaded full stack development initiatives to modernize core systems and enhance cardmember experience.
  • Led front end development for the student UI team, implementing modern design standards, performance optimizations, and accessibility improvements.
  • Orchestrated cross functional collaboration to successfully deliver new features and customer facing products.
  • Championed adoption of emerging technologies and engineering best practices to improve system scalability.
  • Governed code and design reviews to uphold high standards of software quality and maintainability.
  • Engineered, tested, and optimized robust application code to ensure reliability across platforms.

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  • Delivered end-to-end onboarding transformation from concept to production, increasing completion rates by 30% among eligible users.
  • Elevated application performance, security, and accessibility, reducing technical debt by 15% and increasing deployment frequency from quarterly to monthly.
  • Architected cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and foundational codebase enabling a modernized onboarding platform.

Campus Innovator

August 2019 – June 2020

Capital One (Formerly: Discover Financial Services)

  • Developed an internal application within a six member agile team using Scrum methodologies.
  • Resolved critical integration challenges across database, backend, and frontend layers through deep debugging and configuration.

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  • Directed team efforts in refactoring a large scale legacy system, breaking down workstreams and aligning contributors on deliverables.
  • Produced a functional prototype by modernizing core system components and implementing CI/CD best practices.
  • Streamlined system communication, enabling seamless full stack integration and improving future development efficiency.

Professional Tutor

June 2018 – May 2020

College of DuPage

  • Advanced from Peer Tutor to Professional Tutor based on performance and subject matter expertise.
  • Delivered targeted instruction in computer science concepts to support student comprehension and success.
  • Mentored students in advanced digital systems and microcontrollers, guiding hands on problem solving and debugging techniques.
  • Improved student outcomes by supporting learners to achieve passing grades (C or higher) in challenging coursework.

Peer Tutor

October 2017 – May 2018

College of DuPage

  • Guided students through general education and computer science coursework to strengthen academic performance.
  • Conducted specialized drop in sessions focused on microcontrollers and digital systems.

## TECHNOLOGIES

Frontend:

React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5

Backend:

Node.js, REST APIs, Java, Spring Boot

Cloud & DevOps:

CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, OCP, Docker, AWS, pipelines

Database:

SQL, Postgres, Supabase

Practices:

TDD, Agile, Accessibility (WCAG), Performance Optimization

## EDUCATION

B.S. Computer Science

Northern Illinois University

## ACCOLADES

Discover Hackathon — 3rd Place

company-wide · 2023