Location: Washington, DC, USA
Email: niyonzima@cua.edu
Linktree: linktr.ee/Innocent.niyonzima
Graduate student in Computer Science with a strong focus on backend development and cloud technologies. Experienced in building secure and scalable applications using modern frameworks and tools. Passionate about clean code, data-driven design, and ethical engineering. Open to research, development, and collaboration opportunities.
- Languages: C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, C++, PHP, Shell
- Frameworks: Node.js, ReactJS, ASP.NET Core, Laravel, GraphQL
- Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Cloud/DevOps: Docker, Git, CI/CD, NGINX, VPS, Agile (SCRUM)
- Concepts: OOP, Data Structures, SDLC, Distributed Systems
- M.S. in Computer Science – Catholic University of America, Washington, DC (Expected May 2026)
- B.Tech in Computer Engineering – Marwadi University, India (Graduated April 2024)
Catholic University of America – Washington, DC
Spring 2025 – Present
- Supporting confidential faculty-led research projects within the School of Engineering.
Nkotanyi Driving School – Remote
May 2024 – Dec 2024
- Optimized server infrastructure, reducing downtime and enhancing performance.
- Maintained system security through regular updates and configuration.
Nishkaam Innovations LLP – India
Dec 2023 – May 2024
- Developed internal automation and monitoring tools.
- Applied Agile methodologies and collaborated across functional teams.
- Scalable MERN stack platform serving Rwandan driving exam preparation needs.
- E-commerce landing page using HTML, JS, PHP, Tailwind CSS.
- Backend development using Node.js, MongoDB to enhance internal workflows.
- .NET Core application with SQL-based secure budgeting features.
- Blogging platform backend leveraging MERN stack.
- Node-based COVID-19 data tracker and analytics tool.
- ALX Back-End Pro Developer (Ongoing)
- Aspire Leaders Program, Aspire Institute (2024)
- Andela Technical Leadership Program (2023)
- Database Programming with SQL, Oracle Academy (2022)
- Web Development 101: JavaScript, ELITE Program (2022–2023)
- English (Fluent)
- Kinyarwanda (Native)
- French (Intermediate)
- Secure system design
- Applied AI and automation
- Ethical open-source software