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Nate Perry

Software Engineer

About

Welcome to my digital CV!

I'm a passionate Software Engineer and automation specialist with expertise in the MERN stack, Next.js, and systematic workflow design. My technical foundation comes from Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track, complemented by a B.S. in Parks, Recreation, Exercise and Sports Science from Eastern Kentucky University.

Beyond traditional development, I've pioneered innovative approaches to content automation, including building complex n8n workflows that combine AI-powered narrative generation with multi-platform distribution systems. I specialize in creating systematic solutions for creative challenges, transforming manual processes into scalable, automated pipelines.

My diverse background spans software engineering, workflow automation, and creative writing. I'm a published poet with a deep appreciation for storytelling, which uniquely positions me to bridge technical automation with authentic creative expression. This combination allows me to build systems that maintain artistic integrity while achieving unprecedented scale.

When I'm not coding or designing automation workflows, you can find me hiking with my dog, diving into a good book, writing poetry, exploring the intersection of technology and creativity or soaking in the beauty of the great outdoors.

Fun Fact!

I'm a published poet and automation innovator! My poetry collection "The Weight of Quiet Things" is available on Amazon, and I've built the world's first systematic horror anthology generator - creating 4.4+ million unique Appalachian horror story combinations through automated workflows. Poetry meets automation, creativity meets systematic integrity!

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Skills

Languages

  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • TypeScript
  • SQL

Frontend

  • Next.js
  • React.js
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Tailwind CSS

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • RESTful APIs

Databases

  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL

Tools

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Postman
  • NextAuth
  • Axios
  • n8n

Testing

  • Jest
  • Mocha/Chai

What Do I Want to Learn?

  • React Native
  • Python
  • Django
  • Docker
  • PHP
  • Ruby on Rails

Experience

As a recent graduate from Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track, I bring 800+ hours of intensive training and hands-on experience building full-stack applications with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) + Next.js.

My portfolio showcases projects that demonstrate my ability to create scalable APIs, responsive frontends, and robust solutions. Complemented by a Bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University, I'm eager to apply my skills in a professional setting.

I am actively seeking my first opportunity to contribute as a software engineer, ready to tackle challenges and grow within a dynamic team.

Projects

View my Portfolio here: Portfolio

NoSleep Appalachia: Appalachian Horror Engine

A systematic horror anthology generator that produces authentic Appalachian horror content through combinatorial storytelling. Built using a custom relational database of narrative elements creating 7.7+ million unique story combinations. n8n orchestrates the complete automation pipeline from AI story generation to multi-platform distribution, posting 3 unique horror stories daily across Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts while maintaining cultural authenticity through algorithmic narrative construction.

Tech Stack:

  • n8n
  • Claude Sonnet 4
  • ElevenLabs
  • Creatomate
  • Blotato

Card-io

Springboard Capstone: A workout generator using the Deck of Cards API to create randomized full-body workout challenges. Includes scalable difficulty based on deck size and a multiplier, stat tracking, user authentication for saving stats, and data visualization for tracking progress over time. Also features AI-generated insights and custom workouts based on the user's most recently saved stats.

Tech Stack:

  • Next.js
  • React.js
  • Node.js
  • MongoDB
  • Mongoose
  • Tailwind CSS
  • NextAuth
  • Axios
  • Chart.js
  • OpenAI

BounceBack!

A single-player full-stack app and twist on the classic game of Pong, where you play against yourself to keep the ball bouncing. The game features a scoring system, scaling velocity, user authentication for score saving, guest mode, guest promotion to user for continuity of scores and a global leaderboard for comparing scores across all users.

Tech Stack:

  • Next.js
  • React.js
  • Node.js
  • MongoDB
  • Mongoose
  • Tailwind CSS
  • NextAuth
  • Axios

Cipher Encrypt

Springboard Project (algorithm): A web tool that allows users to encrypt and decrypt messages using a cipher letter-shift algorithm. The app features a user-friendly interface and provides instant results for encryption and decryption along with cryptic letter animations.

Tech Stack:

  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS

Jeopardy!

Springboard Project: An interactive interface for a Jeopardy gameboard using the Jeopardy API to fetch categories and questions. The app features a responsive design and allows users to click on the board for questions, and again for answers.

Tech Stack:

  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS

Education

Springboard Software Engineering Career Track

Certificate of Completion

August 2025

  • Completed 800+ hours of intensive learning, including 400+ hours of hands-on project building.
  • Developed capstone and portfolio projects showcasing expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) + Next.js.
  • Mastered full-stack development through real-world applications, focusing on scalable APIs and responsive frontends.

Eastern Kentucky University

B.S. in Parks, Recreation, Exercise and Sports Science

May 2024

  • Completed a senior internship at Lilley Cornett Woods, an Appalachian Old Growth Forest in Letcher County, KY, during summer of 2024.
  • Designed and constructed a bridge to improve accessibility for a research trail as a capstone project.
  • Gained skills in project planning, collaboration, and practical problem-solving in outdoor environments.

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