Nicholas Dorans
About Nicholas Dorans
Nicholas Dorans is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and engineering. He has worked for several organizations, including PeerStreet, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and has a background in HVAC service.
Current Role at PeerStreet
Nicholas Dorans serves as a Senior Software Engineer at PeerStreet, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to significant projects, including the co-design and implementation of a secondary market feature for the main application platform. He has also played a key role in enhancing PeerStreet's internal lenders platform by implementing performance improvements and adding new features. His work supports the company's mission to innovate within the real estate investment space.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining PeerStreet, Nicholas Dorans held various software development roles. He was a Senior Software Developer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked as a Software Engineer at Allstate for one year and as a Semantic Technology Developer at Semantic Arts, Inc. for ten months. His diverse experience in software development has equipped him with a broad skill set in the field.
Education and Training in Software Development
Nicholas Dorans studied at the Turing School of Software & Design, where he focused on Development with Ruby, Rails, and JavaScript, earning a Certificate of Web Application in 2016. His education laid the foundation for his career in software engineering. Additionally, he attended Rutgers University-New Brunswick for one year, studying Mechanical Engineering, and graduated from Bayonne High School with a College Prep diploma.
Early Career in HVAC Services
Before transitioning to software development, Nicholas Dorans worked for ten years as an HVAC Service Technician at In-Line Air Conditioning Co. Inc. in Bayonne, NJ. This early career experience provided him with practical skills and a strong work ethic, which he later applied to his roles in technology and software engineering.
Mentorship at Turing School of Software & Design
Nicholas Dorans has a history of involvement with the Turing School of Software & Design, where he served as an alum and mentor. His mentorship role allowed him to guide aspiring software developers, sharing insights from his own career journey and helping to shape the next generation of professionals in the field.