Hi, I'm Owen 👋
Computer Science student and software engineer building practical, user-focused projects.
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About

CS student at Western Washington University (2022–Present). Recent Software Engineer Intern at Cita Marketplace. Built projects like Fiscus Financial and ZestTV, with experience across full‑stack web development, API integrations, and deploying to cloud platforms.

Work Experience

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Cita Marketplace

August 2024 - October 2024
Software Engineer Internship
Built scalable full‑stack features using Next.js, TypeScript, TRPC, and SQL databases; deployed services to AWS and Vercel. Implemented responsive UI with Tailwind CSS and optimized API performance and database queries to improve load times. Worked in an Agile team across product and design to deliver prioritized user stories, incorporated client feedback, and participated in code reviews and the full software development lifecycle.
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Island Home Center & Lumber

June 2024 - August 2024
Floor Support and Inventory Coordinator
Improved inventory workflows and purchasing coordination through data-driven tracking and process refinements, reducing stock discrepancies and improving order accuracy. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and vendors to align inventory levels with demand and supported point-of-sale and customer interactions, strengthening communication and problem-solving skills.
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Vashon Build

January 2023 - February 2023
Website Developer
Led design, migration, and optimization of the company website to better reflect brand and improve user engagement. Implemented responsive layouts, performance improvements, and search-friendly structure; collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver a tailored web experience that showcased products and services.

Education

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Western Washington University

2022 - Present
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
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Vashon Island High School

2018 - 2022
High School Diploma

Skills

TypeScript
Next.js
React
Rust
Python
Pine Script
Java
AWS
SQL
TRPC
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

Fiscus Financial

Fiscus Financial

Full‑stack finance tracker and budget planner integrating the Plaid API to securely fetch financial data. Focused on data accuracy, secure API integration, and an intuitive UX to help users analyze spending and make data‑driven decisions.

Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Plaid
PostgreSQL
Website
Fiscus Wallet

Fiscus Wallet

Full‑stack wallet application for Fiscus Financial, integrating Plaid API for secure financial data access and displaying user balances and transactions.

Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Plaid
PostgreSQL
Website
Fiscus Trade

Fiscus Trade

Full‑stack trading platform for Fiscus Financial, integrating the Alpaca API for secure stock trading and displaying user positions and transactions.

Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Alpaca
PostgreSQL
Website
Professionly.co

Professionly.co

Co-founded a platform connecting students with job opportunities; led technical development, product roadmap, and user‑driven feature iteration.

Next.js
TypeScript
Website
ZestTV

ZestTV

Scalable movie and TV streaming platform with live sports, trailers, and reviews. Emphasized performance, media playback reliability, and usability.

Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Website
CAAS

CAAS

Contributed to AI consulting projects delivering data-driven solutions and prototypes. Implemented web interfaces and backend components that enabled model integration and client demonstrations.

Next.js
TypeScript
Website
Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me an email at kruseo@wwu.edu.