Bonny Makaniankhondo

BONNY MAKANIANKHONDO Full-Stack Software Engineer Chicago, IL 60625 |- |-| www.linkedin.com/in/bonnymak CAREER SUMMARY: Full-Stack Software Engineer focused on building reliable, structured systems across the frontend and backend. My background in industrial infrastructure shaped how I approach software. Design it clearly, secure it properly, and build it to last. I’ve architected AI-driven automation platforms, scalable APIs, and relational data systems using TypeScript, Python, React, and PostgreSQL. I enjoy working at the intersection of product and engineering, where thoughtful system design directly impacts performance, clarity, and long-term maintainability. TECHNICAL SKILLS Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Python, SQL Frontend: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS | State: Redux, Zustand | Testing: Jest, Cypress Backend & APIs: Node.js, Express, REST, GraphQL, JWT, OAuth 2.0 Data Systems: PostgreSQL, MySQL | Prisma | Relational schema design, indexing, query optimization AI & Automation: LLM integrations (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini), RAG pipelines, semantic search Infrastructure: Docker, AWS, GitHub Actions, Git EXPERIENCE & KEY PROJECTS Full-Stack Engineering Intern | i.c Stars (Chicago, IL) | Aug 2025 – Dec 2025 Directed full-stack delivery of a winning RFP customer insight dashboard selected by United Airlines. Engineered AI insight layer using Claude API for structured recommendations Implemented Role-Based Access Control for persona-specific dashboard views Helped reduce executive analysis time by 70% Collaborated cross-functionally with product and design teams Resume Agent (AI Application Automation Platform) | Jan 2026 – Present Architected a multi-agent AI system that automates job analysis, semantic resume matching, and tailored document generation. Designed a structured rules engine to score ATS compatibility using weighted semantic similarity and keyword classification Implemented PostgreSQL with pgvector for semantic search across experience embeddings Built provider fallback chains across Anthropic, Gemini, and Cohere to ensure reliability Engineered web scraping pipelines to extract structured job data for automated classification Designed modular backend architecture to support scalable agent orchestration Impact: Reduced manual resume tailoring time by 80% and enabled automated application workflows. SyncUp (Mentorship & Collaboration Platform) | Sep 2025 – Present Building a scalable mentorship and project collaboration platform designed for 500+ concurrent users. Designed relational schema in MySQL to track structured “skill signals” and user progression Built RESTful backend APIs with Node.js and Express Implemented secure authentication and role-based access control Developed frontend with React and Tailwind for modular UI scaling Focused on clean architecture to support future analytics and reporting layers Chef BonBon (AI Recipe Platform) | May 2025 - Jul 2025 Built AI-powered recipe generation using React and Node.js with LLM integration Migrated from Firebase to PostgreSQL to improve relational integrity and performance Implemented Row Level Security (RLS) policies for data isolation Optimized queries and indexing strategies for structured retrieval PRIOR EXPERIENCE Heat & Frost Insulator | Union Local 75 (South Bend, IN) | Jan 2018 – Jan 2023: Installed and maintained industrial thermal insulation systems to optimize commercial energy efficiency while strictly adhering to safety standards. Electrical Technician | Alexander Dennis Inc (Nappanee, IN) | Jan 2016 – Jan 2018: Executed precise schematic wiring for double-decker bus electrical systems to ensure safety and functionality. EDUCATION A.A.S. in Construction Management | Ivy Tech Community College.