levy.kohout@yahoo.com                                                                                            https://github.com/levykohout

WORK EXPERIENCES

PRIME DIGITAL ACADEMY, Bloomington, MN                                                                                                            AUG 2016 – DEC 2016
Full Stack Engineering Student
Solo Project (Pantry Inventory Tracker and Meal Planner)

• The purpose of this app is solve the food waste problem happening in the kitchen due to pantry inventory problem and lack of meal planning. The user of this app is able to upload an image of receipt, add individual pantry item, manage inventory and add expiration date. User will be notified 3 days prior to the expiration date through text and email of the item expiring and provided with recipe suggestions. User also have an option to view and add events to the meal planner calendar.
• ​Technologies used for this project were SQL Postgresql, ExpressJS, AngularJS, NodeJS, Node Mailer, Node Schedule, Google Mail API, Edamam's API, OCR API, Passport with OAuth, Bootstrap, MomentJS, Bootstrap- Angular Calendar and Twilio.

Group Project (Blue Watch)

• A mobile friendly application that allows anonymous users to view on a map vetted law enforcement friendly health resources that supports the health and well-being of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin officers and their families. Users can search and filter resources and add reviews. Administrators create new resources, approve reviews and add new administrators with access levels. Administrator would receive email when reviews are submitted.
• Technologies that we used for this app were MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, NodeJS, Google Maps API, NodeMailer, Passport, Bootstrap, and Sass.

Quality Assurance Specialist 

• Assisted in sample collection, coordination of inspection activities, data collection, data entry, and data analysis
• Worked with production to minimize and control waste/scrap and spoilage.
• Performed audits to verify long term corrective actions effectiveness.
• Completed customer required documentation during inspections.
• Investigated, recommended corrective and preventive action activities and completed (SCAR) Supplier Corrective
• Action Forms on customer found nonconformance.

CPI CARD GROUP MN, Roseville, MN                                                                                                                       APR 2012 – JUL 2014

Quality Technician

• Conducted daily production audit and monitor quality requirements to ensure quality is compliant with company and customer specifications.
• Performed Calibration, GR&R, Capability and Repeatability studies on measuring and testing equipments.
• Conducted first Article, in-process, in-coming and final inspections.
• In-charge of product sample retention and documentation and testing equipment’s traceability and documentation.

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC Maple Grove, MN                                                                                                                   JUN 2011 – DEC 2011

Production Assembler (Contract)

• Managed issuance, dispensing and returning of production components using MES and SAP system.
• In-charge of printing labels using GLS (Global Labeling System) and Zebra Printer, inspecting products for defects and manually assembling products for final packaging.
• Verified packaging label information by completing a manual inspection or by using the Computer Assisted Label Inspection System.
• Operated Boxing Machine and Auto Check Weigher Machine.

CEBU MITSUMI INC. Cebu, Philippines                                                                                                                    AUG 2004 – OCT 2006

Quality/Technical Engineer COB (Chip on Board) Division

• Make new jig designs, improve machine efficiency and create new systems and procedures that can improve quality, efficiency and productivity.
• Analyzed production, material and processes during customers claim.
• Monitored machine operation to ensure that it performs according to the expected output and operation.
• Worked with technicians in troubleshooting and repairing machines.
• Trained line leaders and operators with new/modified systems and procedures

EDUCATION

Full Stack Software Engineering Certification                                                                                                                      DEC 2016

Prime Digital Academy – Bloomington, Minnesota

Prime Digital Academy is an immersive 18 week software development program which focuses on the MEAN stack(MongoDB, Express, AngularJS, NodeJS) and other related technologies in a collaborative environment. Prime also emphasizes on soft skills development through peer programming, effective communication techniques, and public speaking.