Connor Raatz
Roca
Summary
Performance-driven Computer Science student (Expected May 2026) with a background in Mechanical Engineering, bringing a rigorous approach to system design and problem-solving. Proficient in Java, C#, and Python, with a focus on building scalable full-stack applications using AGILE and MVC principles. Proven ability to translate complex requirements into functional, user-centric software.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Server, Busser, Updater, Host
Texas Roadhouse
Lincoln, NE
03.2013 - Current
- Served 50+ customers per shift as a full-service waiter, ensuring excellent service by addressing customer needs and managing their dining experience
- Collaborated with a team of 50+ servers, bussers, hosts, kitchen staff, and managers to deliver a high-quality experience to customers
Teaching Assistant (Data Structures)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Held weekly office hours to assist students with assignments
- Graded over 300 assignments, offering feedback on correctness, efficiency, and style
- Strengthened communications skills by guiding students through complex problems and algorithmic logic
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Intern)
Midwest Roadside Safety Facility
Lincoln, NE
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Consolidated and cleaned 2M+ crash-report records in Excel producing metrics that guided selection for new crash test vehicles
- Extracted impact angles and dummy kinematics from high-speed crash footage, converting raw video into datasets for engineering analysis
- Co-authored a technical report for a crash-test study, documenting performance metrics that informed subsequent barrier design briefs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-2020
Skills
Programming & Development
- Languages: Java, C#, Python, C, C, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, LaTeX
- Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS, HTML5
- Backend: Nodejs, Flask, Django, ASPNET Core MVC
- Course Topics & Software Engineering Concepts
- Software Life Cycle Models (AGILE/Scrum), Software Architecture (MVC, iDesign), Software Testing (Black Box, White Box, Unit Testing, CI/CD)
- Requirements Engineering, Specification Techniques
- Structured Analysis & Object-Oriented Design
Tools and Platforms
- Linux/Unix, Git, GitHub, SQL, Vite, LaTeX, Microsoft Office
Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Principles, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Knowledge
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD
- Data Analysis
Soft Skills
- Organizational and Communication Skills: Technical reporting, cross-functional collaboration, customer-facing experience
- Team Collaboration: AGILE standups, sprint planning
- Ethics and Diversity: Understanding of ethical implications in software, inclusive design principles
- Problem-Solving: Creative approach to challenging tasks, iterative experimentation and learning
- Spanish – B2
- English – Fluent
Timeline
Teaching Assistant (Data Structures)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
01.2024 - 05.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Intern)
Midwest Roadside Safety Facility
05.2019 - 04.2020
Server, Busser, Updater, Host
Texas Roadhouse
03.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Nebraska-Lincoln