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Logan Gerhard

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Education

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL

Exp. Graduation Spring 2026

  • Major: Computer Science
  • GPA - 3.85

West Shore Jr./Sr. High School

Melbourne, FL

2018 – 2022

  • Weighted GPA - 4.39

Work Experience

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

Software Engineering Intern

May 2024 – Present

  • Developed a full-stack web application for command-and-control software using React in typescript on the frontend, utilizing a NodeJS runtime and ExpressJS on the server-side and worked collaboratively with a team of software engineers.
  • Increased code coverage by ~20% by migrated testing libraries from Enzyme to React Testing Library.
  • Overhauled UI theming by conforming to UX standards, reducing variables by 50%, increasing codebase efficiency and therefore optimizing team performance and improving consistency.
  • Utilized and helped to develop advanced automated build pipelines.
  • Experienced in the software development lifecycle using the Atlassian Suite, from code to testing in a production environment.
  • Utilized docker containers for application deployment.
  • Incorporated user feedback to enhance application experience.
  • Improved code quality by creating unit testing with an average of 90% code coverage.
  • Collaborated with a large software team of 10 to improve output.
  • Worked collaboratively with a team of software engineers to develop a cohesive product.
  • Utilized RabbitMQ message broker to communicate with various parts of a command-and-control system.
  • Improved speed of monitoring, controlling, and managing compute device operating systems via SSH by 40%.
  • Developed and implemented DevOps changed that improved cross-functional development workflows and decreased development process time by 97%.
  • Automated deployment of Jenkins nodes.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

Crew Member

May 2023 - July 2023

  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
  • Trained employees on various staff positions.

Project Experience

Contact Manager Web App

Served as project manager for a team creating a full-stack web application to manage contacts.

Full-Stack Project Management

Financial Data Visualizer

Backend developer for a web and mobile app to view company financial data in easy-to-read charts, featuring a custom rate-limited API.

Backend API Development Mobile

File Conversion Web App

Helped develop and deploy a production-ready web application for converting file formats.

You can view the project here

Docker Gunicorn FFmpeg

Text-Based Games

Developed two classic games, a Monopoly-style game and Checkers, using command-line interfaces.

Python C

Eagle Scout Project

Planned, fundraised for, and led volunteers in the complete renovation of a garden at the Space Coast Early Intervention Center.

Project Management Leadership

Skills

Python C Typescript JavaScript CSS Java Haskell C++ Ansible GDScript Web Development Atlassian Suite Linux

Awards/Achievements

  • National Debate Champion (2023, PKD)
  • The President’s Honor Roll (2023 & 2024, The University of Central Florida)
  • Eagle Scout (2023)
  • UCF Pegasus Scholarship

Activities

  • Speech and Debate (University of Central Florida) | Debate captain and varsity competitor