Finkernagel, Kyle

Full Stack Developer & Software Engineer

Bringing ideas to life with clean, efficient code.

Tech Stack

Frontend

  • React & Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Redux & Zustand

Backend

  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • GraphQL
  • Docker
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Oracle DB

Tools

  • Git & GitHub
  • Jest
  • CI/CD Pipelines

Featured Projects

Coin Collector Discord Bot

Coin Collector Discord Bot

A Discord bot designed to gamify server engagement by allowing users to collect virtual coins through various interactions.

JavaScriptTypeScriptNext.jsNode.jsMSSQLRedis
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Professional Experience

Lead System Engineer

Samsung • 2023 - Present

Designs, deploys, builds, and maintains robust software solutions across multiple programming environments, including JavaScript, Java, and Android-Kotlin. Responsible for architecting scalable systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring high availability in production environments. Collaborates with development teams to implement best practices, enhance CI/CD workflows, and integrate cross-platform functionalities. Provides technical leadership, mentors junior developers, and oversees system architecture decisions.

Android App Developer

Samsung • 2021 - 2023

Developed, designed, and maintained Android applications using Kotlin and Java, ensuring smooth user experiences and high-performance standards. Implemented modern Android development practices, including Jetpack Compose, MVVM architecture, dependency injection (Hilt), and API integrations. Optimized application performance, improved UI/UX, and ensured compatibility across various devices and Android versions.

Full Stack Developer

Dell • 2019 - 2021

Developed and maintained JavaScript-based web applications for enterprise use at Dell Technologies. Specialized in React, Node.js, and Express, building full-stack solutions that integrated with internal and external APIs. Worked across both frontend and backend, developing scalable, high-performance applications while maintaining security best practices. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and continuous improvements.

Student Instructor

Texas State University • 2018 - 2019

Served as a teaching assistant for beginner-level C# and C++ coursework, helping students grasp fundamental programming concepts, object-oriented principles, and data structures. Provided hands-on guidance in lab settings, assisted in debugging code, and supported students in completing coursework. Facilitated learning through one-on-one mentoring, structured lesson plans, and interactive debugging sessions.

Student Lab Instructor

Texas State University • 2017 - 2018

Instructed students in introductory C++ programming within a lab setting. Taught core programming principles, debugging techniques, and algorithm design. Reinforced classroom material, provided real-time coding support, and guided students through hands-on assignments and exercises. Emphasized best practices in software development, helping students build a strong foundation in C++ programming.

Education & Certifications

Computer Science, BS

Texas State University • 2017 - 2019

Biology Major

Texas State University • 2009 - 2014

Chemistry Minor

Texas State University • 2009 - 2014

Geology Minor

Texas State University • 2009 - 2014