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Marcel Niedzielski

01. About Me

I am a Computer Science MSc graduate specializing in Software Engineering from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with a passion for building reliable, scalable software. My strongest languages are Java and C++, and I also have hands-on experience developing full-stack applications using Python, Django, REST APIs, React, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL. I enjoy learning new technologies, tackling complex problems, and building software that delivers real-world value.

02. Experience

Full-Stack Engineer Intern
@ Capisoft
April 2025 - Oct 2025
  • Built a production full-stack web application using React, Chakra UI, TanStack Query, and Django REST Framework.
  • Implemented authentication and user management with Firebase Authentication and JWT integration.
  • Developed responsive frontend components from Figma designs and integrated them with RESTful APIs.
  • Created reusable backend endpoints using Django REST Framework viewsets and serializers.
  • Built and automated multi-platform web scrapers to collect and process data from dynamic websites.
  • Ported the application to mobile using CapacitorJS, including native plugins and Firebase mobile authentication.
Software Engineering Teaching Assistant
@ Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Feb 2024 - May 2024
  • Supervising 4 groups of students working on a software design project (Java).
  • Conducting weekly tutoring sessions and grading UML reports and code.
Web Developer
@ SooN Architekci
June 2018 - July 2018
  • Designed and implemented the company website using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

03. Projects

Note: GitHub links are included within individual project pages. Some repositories are private to comply with university policies. Feel free to contact me for repository access.

Fishub
React Native   FastAPI   PostgreSQL   Firebase
A full-stack social platform for anglers with AI species recognition, solunar/weather-driven feeding forecasts, and a gamified clubs and leaderboard system.
TCSS Hurricane Tracker
Python   FastAPI   React   PostgreSQL
An automated ETL pipeline and interactive dashboard for visualizing real-time hurricane tracks and multi-hazard severity.
Cross-Platform Task Manager
Django   React   Firebase   Capacitor
A full-stack task management platform featuring a responsive web interface, a compiled native mobile app, and a secure REST API.
Yahtzee: Real-Time Multiplayer
React   Django Channels   WebSockets   PostgreSQL
A server-authoritative multiplayer dice game with live private lobbies, masked scorecards, and a working Elo ranking system.
Cache Coherency Sim
C++   SystemC
A SystemC-based simulator for cache coherency protocols in multi-core processor systems.
IJVM Emulator
C   IJVM
A low-level emulator for the IJVM instruction set architecture.
AI for Supertuxkart
C++   Python
Developed an AI agent to play soccer within the Supertuxkart game environment.
Adaptive Object Detection
Python   ML
Implemented adaptive object detection via Machine Learning model switching.
Virtual Pet Simulator
Java   DPs
A Java-based simulation game emphasizing industry-standard design patterns, UML modeling, and robust state machine logic.
REPL Calculator
Scala   OOP
A Read-Eval-Print Loop calculator built with functional programming principles.
Tetris Game
Scala   OOP
A Scala implementation of Tetris utilizing immutable game states and a polymorphic rotation framework.
Neanderthugs
GDScript   Godot   OOP
A top-down action game built from scratch in 72 hours for Mini-Jam 207, featuring primal combat mechanics and a story-driven campaign.
Snake Game
Scala   OOP
A functional implementation of Snake featuring immutable game states, screen wrapping, and a time-rewind mechanic.

04. Education

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
MSc Computer Science Joint Degree
(Specialization: Software Engineering)
2024 - 2026
City College of New York
Student Exchange Program
2023
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
BSc Computer Science
2021 - 2024

Skills

C++
Python
Java
React
Scala
JavaScript
HTML
C
CSS
SQL

05. Get In Touch

I'm currently looking for new opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, my inbox is always open.

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