Erik Hoxhaj
Applied Mathematics & Computer Science Student at Stevens Institute of Technology
Software Engineer | Aspiring Quantitative Researcher | Math Enthusiast
About Me
Hello! I'm Erik Hoxhaj
I'm a dedicated Applied Mathematics and Computer Science student at Stevens Institute of Technology with a passion for quantitative finance and software engineering. Currently maintaining a strong academic record with Dean's List recognition.
As a Software Engineer Intern at Velosaty, I've enhanced website performance by 12% and developed scalable React components. My experience spans full-stack development with technologies including React, Firebase, Node.js, and RESTful APIs.
During the academic year, I explore my passion for mathematics through research under professors and lead clubs like the Stevens Mathematical Club and the Stevens Undergraduate Mathematics Research Journal. I competed in the prestigious William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition.
I'm driven by my desire for mathematics, especially pure mathematics which I discovered during discrete mathematics coursework. When I'm not coding or solving mathematical problems, you'll find me playing tennis, staying fit through weightlifting, or sim rally racing.
Frameworks & Libraries
Technologies & Tools
Mathematical Expertise
Professional Experience
Software Engineer Intern
Velosaty
New York, NY
Jan 2025 – May 2025
React
Firebase
Node.js
Git
RESTful APIs
- Enhanced website performance and load by 12% through strategic refactoring of the codebase, significantly improving load times and user responsiveness
- Architected and connected RESTful APIs with Firebase to streamline backend interactions and optimize data access patterns
- Collaborated with UI/UX teams to develop and design responsive React components, utilizing Git for streamlined version control and Trello for project communication
- Implemented modern web development best practices, contributing to scalable and maintainable code architecture
Personal Projects
Prepo - DataFrame Preprocessing Package
A comprehensive Python package for preprocessing pandas DataFrames with automatic data type detection, cleaning, and scaling. Published on PyPI with intelligent feature engineering capabilities.
Python
Pandas
Scikit
PyPI
Data Science
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Live Demo
Bitcoin Data Pipeline
A comprehensive automated data pipeline that web scrapes real-time bitcoin data, processes it, and uploads to Kaggle. Deployed on Raspberry Pi 5 with Ubuntu Linux for continuous operation.
Java
Python
Maven
Selenium
Linux
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Kaggle
Black-Scholes Financial Modeling Web Application
Interactive web application implementing the Black-Scholes model for options pricing. Features real-time calculations, data visualization, and serves over 320 unique users globally.
Python
Streamlit
SciPy
NumPy
Matplotlib
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Live App
Academic & Professional Journey
June 2024
Vito J. Pitta Scholarship Award
Honored to receive the prestigious Vito J. Pitta Scholarship Award from The New York Hotel Trades Council and The Hotel Association of New York City, Inc. This recognition from hospitality workers who have shown tremendous kindness to my family serves as motivation to pursue excellence in my academic and professional endeavors.
September 2024
Started at Stevens Institute of Technology
Began my college journey at Stevens Institute of Technology, diving into applied mathematics and computer science. The excitement of meeting new people, joining academic clubs, and engaging with challenging coursework marked the start of an incredible educational adventure that continues to shape my future in quantitative finance and technology.
December 2024
William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition
Competed in the prestigious William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition as part of the Stevens Math Club. This challenging experience deepened my passion for mathematics and provided valuable opportunities to collaborate with peers in exploring advanced mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques.
January 2025
Software Engineer Internship at Velosaty
Started my professional journey as a Software Engineer Intern, gaining hands-on experience in full-stack development. Working with React, Firebase, and modern web technologies while contributing to real-world projects that impact user experience and system performance.
May 2025
Finished First Year of College With Honors
Concluded my first year at Stevens Institute of Technology with a strong academic record, achieving a GPA of 3.803 and dean's list recognition both semesters. This achievement reflects my dedication and hard work in challenging courses, particularly in data structures and mathematical foundations.