Nick Pisciotta
About Nick Pisciotta
Nick Pisciotta is a Senior Software Developer at ThoughtWorks, where he has worked since 2017. He specializes in developing data products and microservices, leveraging technologies such as PySpark, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Nick Pisciotta has been employed at ThoughtWorks as a Senior Software Developer since 2017. In this role, he has focused on constructing novel data products within a Data Mesh landscape for a pharmaceutical company. His work involves utilizing technologies such as PySpark, Docker, Apache Airflow, and Azure DataBricks. Nick's contributions at ThoughtWorks highlight his expertise in developing scalable solutions and his commitment to leveraging modern data practices in a collaborative environment.
Education and Expertise
Nick Pisciotta studied at the Turing School of Software & Design, where he completed a program in Full Stack Ruby on Rails and JavaScript in 2016. Prior to that, he attended the University of Denver, earning a degree in Biology with a focus on Molecular Biology from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software development, particularly in the healthcare and industrial sectors.
Background in Research and Development
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Nick Pisciotta worked at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center as a Professional Research Assistant from 2012 to 2015. He later served as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 2015 to 2016. These roles allowed him to gain valuable experience in research methodologies and clinical operations, which he later applied to his software development projects.
Technical Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Nick Pisciotta has worked on various technical projects that demonstrate his capabilities in software development. He has been involved in strangling out a legacy platform and implementing domain-driven APIs for a Fortune 500 industrial supply chain company. Additionally, he developed a self-service delivery infrastructure platform for a primary care provider, utilizing technologies such as Terraform, Golang, Crossplane, and Kubernetes. His work also includes building microservices for a subscription health service provider's mobile application, integrating AI chatbot technology for telemedicine visits.