NICHOLAS RAGLAND.
Software Engineer and Cybersecurity Specialist with a passion for building clean, efficient, and secure solutions.
about.
Hello!
My name is Nicholas Ragland. I hold degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics, with experience in Full Stack Development. I love solving complex problems - whether that involves building solutions for data-driven projects, tackling CTF and security challenges, learning new programming languages, or exploring emerging technologies. I believe being curious and continuously learning, keeping up with the latest innovations in an ever changing tech world, is the key to success in this field.
Away from the keyboard, I enjoy time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, listening to music, drinking lots of coffee, traveling, reading, and staying active. All these help me find my balance between tech and life beyond screens.
Thanks for stopping by!
- Programming Languages
Python, C++, R, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, GraphQL - Web Development
Libraries & Frameworks
React, Next.js, Gatsby.js, Tailwind CSS, Styled Components - Data Science
Libraries & Frameworks
Pandas, NumPy, Shiny, Plotly, Tidyverse - Design & Productivity Tools
Adobe InDesign/ Acrobat/ Illustrator, Microsoft Excel - Development
Tools & Platforms
Git, GitHub, VSCode, Docker, Jupyter (Notebook/Lab), RStudio, Anaconda, Virtual Machines, WSL2, MSYS2, MinGW, Vercel, Firebase, Oracle Apex, Shopify, Klaviyo (CRM), APIs, SEO - Security & Networking
Kali Linux, GNU/Linux, Windows Security Hardening, Bash Scripting, PowerShell, Penetration Testing, Wireshark, Command Line Tools, Capture the Flag (CTF), Cybersecurity Challenges
experience.
Lead Software Engineer @ Punch House
Contractor
January 2025 - Present
- Collaborate with founders, designers, and vendors to architect a custom e-commerce platform, translating concepts into secure, high-performing systems that support brand growth
- Develop responsive, accessible interfaces with custom code, replacing low-code tools to improve performance, flexibility, and long-term sustainability
- Build real-time data flows across sales, inventory, and CRM systems, integrating APIs and Google services to enhance customer engagement
- Contribute to key technical decisions, balancing creativity with maintainability while advising leadership on platform strategy and solutions
- Lead QA, analytics, SEO, and accessibility efforts while securing APIs and platform logic to ensure reliability, security, and scalability
projects.
Featured Projects.
Featured Projects.
DTC E-Commerce Site
Custom full-stack e-commerce platform for Punch House, a direct-to-consumer cocktail company, with real-time integrations, automation, and customer workflows
- Shopify
- JavaScript
- CSS
- ShopifyQL
- CRM
- APIs
![DTC E-Commerce Site]()
Featured Projects.
C++ Projects
A widely referenced open-source GitHub repository showcasing algorithms and advanced data structures, supporting developers and learners globally across the programming community
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Learning Materials
- Object-Oriented Programming
![C++ Projects]()
Featured Projects.
Event Optimization Tool
R-based Shiny application that maps the availability of individuals across their schedules, enabling organizations to optimize engagement periods
- R
- Shiny Apps
- Tidyverse
- Data Analysis
![Event Optimization Tool]()
Featured Projects.
Conscious Chrome Extension
Chrome extension to analyze tweets and provide insights into content reliability, bias, and potential propaganda, helping users evaluate online narratives more effectively
- React
- Tailwind CSS
- TypeScript
- APIs
![Conscious Chrome Extension]()
Most Recent Projects.
view the archiveMy Portfolio
Personal portfolio website built with Gatsby.js, JavaScript, GraphQL, GSAP, and Styled Components.
TeachMate-EduPlatform
Created to provide free, accessible education through live classes taught by volunteer instructors. Developed for a hackathon focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
AI Minimax TicTacToe
An unbeatable Tic-Tac-Toe Artificial Intelligence in C++, featuring the Minimax algorithm with Alpha-Beta pruning and visualized move tree traversal.
Python Projects
Collection of Python Projects, Jupyter Notebooks, & Learning Materials.
Advent of Code
An annual advent calendar of small programming puzzles.
Star Wars Fansite
Take a look at where my coding journey started: a Star Wars fansite dedicated to the films written by George Lucas.