William Royal

Sparks, NV | (530) 227-1305 | wroyal2@wgu.edu

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Professional Summary

Full Stack Software Engineer (in training) with hands-on experience in C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, React, REST APIs, SQL, and full-stack application development. Skilled in building console and web apps that integrate external APIs and deliver user-friendly interfaces. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Software Engineering at Western Governors University (expected 2027). Brings 18 years of diverse experience combining problem-solving, adaptability, and communication skills.

Projects

Taco Parser Web App - ASP.NET Core MVC, C#, LINQ, Google Maps API

  • Built a web application parsing Taco Bell location data into structured datasets.
  • Implemented parsing logic using C# and LINQ for efficient data transformation.
  • Integrated Google Maps API for geospatial visualization of restaurant locations.
  • Designed responsive UI with Razor Pages, HTML, and CSS following MVC best practices.

WeatherApp - C#, .NET Core, REST APIs, JSON

  • Developed a console app that fetched real-time weather data from an external REST API.
  • Implemented HTTP client calls and parsed JSON responses to display conditions and forecasts.
  • Added error handling for network issues and invalid user input.
  • Structured modular code to separate API calls, data parsing, and UI logic.

Technical Skills

Technical Skills Overview
Category Tools / Languages Focus Area Experience Level
Languages & Frameworks C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, React, JavaScript Full Stack Development Intermediate
APIs & Data REST APIs, JSON, HTTP Client Integration and Parsing Intermediate
Tools & Platforms GitHub, Visual Studio, Linux/Unix, Windows Version Control & Deployment Advanced

Education

B.S., Software Engineering (In Progress, Expected 2027)
Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT

B.S., Chemistry (2021)
California State University - Chico, CA

Professional Experience

QC Lab Technician | CASS, Inc. - Sparks, NV | 2024 - Present

  • Ensured alloy chemistry compliance with Tesla's specifications.
  • Operated and maintained ICP-MS instrumentation; analyzed large datasets.
  • Produced detailed reports to support quality assurance standards.

R&D Chemist | Nanotech Energy, Inc. - Chico, CA | 2021 - 2023

  • Prototyped conductive flexible technologies and collaborated with engineers.
  • Automated workflows with Python and Excel macros to optimize data analysis.
  • Designed flexible circuit traces using CAD and contributed to patent documentation.