Riley Retzloff

Full-stack web developer

Picture of Riley (me)

Contact

rirye811@gmail.com

(828)620-9803

LinkedIn

GitHub

Technical Proficiencies

Languages

TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, Python, HTML, CSS (SCSS), SQL, Java

Frontend

Angular, React, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS

Backend

.NET (.NET Core, ASP.NET Core Web API), Flask

Databases & ORMs

SQL Server (SSMS), PostgreSQL, Entity Framework Core, LINQ, Flask SQLAlchemy

Tools & Methods

Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Postman, Pytest, RESTful APIs, Agile (Scrum)

Cloud & Deployment

Render, Azure

Experience

Junior Full-Stack Web Developer

TIAA, Newark, NJ

January 2025 – Present

  • Engineered robust, internal-facing web applications using Angular (TypeScript) and ASP.NET Core Web API (C#)
  • Designed and optimized relational database schemas using Entity Framework Core with SQL Server
  • Leveraged Azure DevOps for end-to-end SDLC including CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
  • Built responsive UI components with Tailwind CSS and collaborated in Agile Scrum methodology

Cyber Security Analyst

TIAA, Newark, NJ

June 2024 – January 2025

  • Handled 3,000+ email and web security incidents, identifying 8 policy violations
  • Developed a Chromium extension automating repetitive tasks and improving team efficiency
  • Co-owned project to develop new team performance metrics
  • Created plan to quantify monetary value of data elements in security incidents

Internal Audit Intern

TIAA, Charlotte, NC

June 2023 – August 2023

  • Gained experience with Internal Audit methodology and practices
  • Applied existing knowledge and learned new concepts for IT Audit projects
  • Communicated effectively with audit clients and team members

Education

BSBA Management Information Systems, BSBA Operations & Supply Chain Management

Minor in Software Development

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC | Class of 2024

  • Maintained 4.0 GPA with double-major and minor
  • Chancellor's List recognition every semester for academic excellence
  • Treasurer of Charlotte Pride Outreach Association student organization

More about me

Soft Skills

  • Complex problem analysis and rapid adaptation
  • Natural leadership and exceptional communication
  • Proactive learning with growth mindset
  • Effective teaching and knowledge transfer

Interests

Mindfulness, health and fitness, reading, technology, indoor plants and gardening, hiking and outdoors, LGBTQ+ pop culture, roller-skating, and all genres of music.