Justin Kalski
Computer Science Student & Aspiring Full-Stack Developer with a passion for building modern, responsive web applications. While focused on scalable software solutions, I'm also a cybersecurity hobbyist, curious about how systems behave, uncovering hidden patterns, and designing with security in mind.
Certifications
Google Cybersecurity Professional
Completed February 2024
CompTIA Security+
In Progress
Jobs
Back-End Developer Intern
Lynkme Cards
Feb 2025 - Present
Lynkme Cards is a business card scanning and data management platform in Northridge, CA.
- •Developed backend services to process, validate, and integrate OCR-extracted data from scanned business cards
- •Implemented secure API endpoints for data transmission, improving data validation efficiency by 30%
- •Optimized server-side logic for handling image processing workflows, reducing response time by 40%
Front-End Development Intern
Meta+Lab
Summer 2018, 2019
Meta+Lab is a development agency in Northridge, CA, focused on creating innovative digital experiences.
- •Developed interactive web applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks
- •Collaborated with designers and backend engineers to improve UI/UX and application responsiveness
- •Optimized website performance, improving load times by 20%
Business Analyst / IT Intern
Knockout Investing
May 2020 - Feb 2021
Knockout Investing is a remote financial technology company providing online financial programs.
- •Developed and launched a responsive business website for an online financial program
- •Automated administrative workflows using Google Workspace and scripts, streamlining daily operations
- •Conducted data analysis on website traffic, leading to a 15% increase in engagement
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
California State University Northridge
August 2022 - Present
Projects
Code Quality Dashboard
A web application for analyzing Python code quality using Pylint. Features include code analysis, linting results, and a modern web interface to help developers improve their code.
LynkMe Business Card Scanner
A mobile-friendly web app that allows users to upload or capture business cards, then extract and autofill contact data using OCR and AI. Includes image preprocessing, text extraction using Tesseract, and structured data delivery via webhooks.