Nick Battista

Detail focused software engineering and operations expert with a history of building scalable, user-friendly solutions for energy utility customers. Passionate about cross-functional collaboration and driving innovation at the grid edge.

Technical Skills:

Programming Languages – Javascript, Python, Typescript, Go, SQL, HTML, CSS
Web Technologies – React.js, Node, Next.js, Express.js, Flask, MUI
GIS & Geospatial Tools – ArcGIS JS, ArcPy, Esri Calcite
Databases – PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy
Cloud Platforms – AWS, GCP
Testing – PyTest, Unittest, Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library
Development Tools – Git, Github, Docker, Postman, VS Code
DevOps, CI/CD & Cyber Security – CircleCI, Terraform, Snyk
Work Planning & Documentation – Jira, Confluence

XTS, Boulder, CO

06/2025 – Present

Geospatial Software Developer III (USGS Contractor)

Currently leading frontend initiatives for rebuilding and modernizing a suite of high profile, USGS mapping applications known as “The National Map”.
Consolidating over a dozen individual map applications into a new, centralized, one-to-many structure.
Advising team lead and peers regarding best practices regarding automated testing, accessibility, mobile responsiveness and UI design.
Redesigning frontend architecture to promote scale and maintainability with both developers and end users in mind.

Uplight, Boulder, CO

02/2024 – 12/2024

Software Engineer II

Contributed to 10+ production software projects, refactoring for scalability and optimization to support company growth.
Developed, tested, documented, and maintained software applications using primarily TypeScript and Python.
Collaborated with Product, Design, and Implementation teams to communicate technical capabilities.
Worked independently during on-call escalations and personnel shortages to support team goals and deadlines.
Contributed to code reviews daily, increasing productivity and enhancing communication amongst members.

(Uplight) 12/2021 – 02/2024

Software Engineer I

Maintained and enhanced production applications serving end users of 30+ utility companies nationwide.
Developed proficiency in Agile methodology and front-end development using React.
Gained expertise in cross-functional communication and engineering workflows.
Worked independently and often collaborated with more experienced developers.

(Uplight) 11/2017 – 12/2021

Demand Planning Analyst

Optimized supply chain operations across 30+ utility marketplace sites.
Migrated business model away from owned inventory to a scalable drop shipped approach.
Reduced backorders and reduced order processing time to a target of 48 hours.
Adapted quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.