Tim Kwartler

Software Engineer | Boston, MA

Full-Stack Development & Cloud Infrastructure

Summary

  • Computer science B.S. / M.S. student at WPI with skills in full-stack software development, leadership experience in large student organizations, and a passion for building impactful, collaborative software solutions.

Skills

JavaScriptPythonJavaC++SQLReactNext.jsNode.jsTailwind CSSAWSGitMongoDBREST APIsDatabase SystemsAgile

Experience

Software Engineering Intern

7Factor · Worcester, MA

09/2025Present

  • Performed a full-scale rewrite of a legacy internal alerting platform, transitioning it to a robust webhooks-as-a-service model for high-profile client systems with 99.99% uptime.
  • Built a centralized management UI and custom data transformation engine, enabling support for dynamic request/response formats and seamless event delivery across GitHub, AWS, Discord, and Slack.
  • Hardened system security by implementing a hashed API key authentication layer, resolving 5 vulnerabilities, and improving database security settings.
  • Developed complex business logic using optimized recursive functions to handle nested arrays and objects.

Livestream Production Manager

Independent Contractor · Worcester, MA

09/2022Present

  • Manage end-to-end livestream production and a team of five to deliver high-profile esports events, including Red Bull Campus Clutch Northeast Regionals, Northeast Series Invitational, and 2025 World Cube Association USA Nationals.

Education

Master's of Science, Computer Science

Worcester Polytechnic Institute · Worcester, MA

Expected 05/2026

GPA: 4.0

Bachelor's of Science, Computer Science

Worcester Polytechnic Institute · Worcester, MA

05/2025

GPA: 3.78

Study Abroad

WPI Venice Project Center · Venice, Italy

05/2024

International project-based learning experience

Projects

Ripcord

Architected an open-source RCON application for Minecraft server management, enabling full server control without a modified client or server, with features including server start commands, auto-restart, and console synchronization. Launched a Python-based Discord integration to enable server communication and automation.

Kermit the Timer

Designed a full-stack Next.js web app for Rubik's Cube solve tracking, featuring OAuth 2.0, persistent storage with MongoDB, scramble generation, and user video capture. Implemented a responsive Tailwind frontend with multiple themes and interactive D3.js visualizations for real-time analytics and solve trends.

ScoreKeepWare

Coded a backend application with authentication to track sports events, while learning AWS CDK for cloud infrastructure deployment.

Tables4U

Programmed a full-stack restaurant reservation management system with 19 features while learning Git and implementing AWS services including RDS, Lambda, and S3.

Activities

President

WPI Rubik's Cube Club

09/2022Present

Lead a 20+ member organization by hosting weekly meetings and driving membership growth through creative outreach initiatives.

Vice President

WPI Esports Club

09/2022Present

Manage an 11-person leadership team to oversee marketing, design, events, and recruiting for one of WPI's largest student organizations.