About
Hi there 👋
My name is Nicole ElChaar, and I'm a software engineer. I'm passionate about communication, learning, and efficiency, striving to achieve more with less. My career interests include vision systems, explainable AI, and high-performance architecture.
Outside of work, I'm usually cooking a good meal, getting outside, or volunteering with animals 😊
If you're interested in connecting or know any opportunities that might be a good fit, don't hesitate to reach out! I'm always excited to meet new people and explore what's out there.
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Nicole ElChaar
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Hometown(s):
- Parkersburg, WV
- Charlotte, NC
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Contact Information:
- Phone: +1 (650) 241-0270
- Email: njelchaar@gmail.com
Education
Master of Science | Computer Science
August 2022 - May 2023
Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA
GPA: 4.00/4.00
I received a full academic scholarship under the President's Scholar Program to complete my Master's where I focused on high-performance systems, machine learning, and computer vision.
Bachelor of Science | Computer Science
Bachelor of Science | IBE - Finance
Minor in Data Science
August 2018 - May 2022
Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA
GPA: 3.85/4.00 Major GPA: 3.96/4.00
Through Lehigh's Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) Honors Program, I double-majored in Computer Science and Finance, minoring in Data Science.
I was awarded the 2022 CSE Systems Award, given to one graduating senior for excellence in parallel, concurrent, and distributed computing.
Below, you can see a breakdown of my curriculum by discipline. Dually credited courses were required under both of my majors.
Professional Experience
Software Engineer & Technical Lead
January 2024 - Present
Lazarus AI | Boston, MA (Remote)
- Leading development of full-stack applications to connect customers with foundation models (Python)
Software Engineer II
July 2023 - January 2024
Boeing | Space Coast, FL
- Developed apps and displays for the Space Launch System of NASA's Moon to Mars mission (C++, Python)
Software Engineer Consultant
December 2020 - June 2024
JCSI Corporate Staffing | Grafton, MA (Remote)
- Overhauled client reporting, reducing weekly workload by ~2 hours, a 92% reduction (Python, T-SQL, R)
- Simplified recruiter workflows with 10+ T-SQL reports to monitor candidates over time
Software Engineer Intern
May 2022 - August 2022
Meta (Facebook) | Menlo Park, CA
- Increased throughput for replica catch ups by 2–4 times in Meta’s largest distributed database (C++)
Summer Software Development Analyst
June 2021 - August 2021
Citi | New York, NY (Remote)
Summer Research Analyst
May 2019 - August 2019
Evermay Wealth Management | Arlington, VA
Technical Skills
Though this list is not extensive, it highlights my proficiency in some of my favorite languages and frameworks (very subjectively)!
Skills
Leadership
As chair of the Professional Greek Coalition, I presided over biweekly board meetings and hosted a professional bootcamp, coaching ~70 new members across 4 organizations one-on-one.
Communication
In a head teaching assistant position, I supported 9 teaching assistants and served as the main contact for ~50 students each semester.
Initiative
5 other students and I founded Lehigh's chapter of the Computer Science Honor Society, Upsilon Pi Epsilon. We fully-funded memberships for 20 students and initiated our first class in the spring of 2021.
Organization
Serving as the treasurer of Alpha Omega Epsilon, I managed our $5,000 yearly budget.
Empathy
As a resident advisor, I mentored a total of ~45 students. The pandemic brought its challenges, but I was able to connect with each of my residents.
Collaboration
Collaboration and teamwork are themes across my projects and roles. Please see below for more details on my projects and project teams.
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