Summary
Nicole Z is a seasoned software engineering lead based in San Jose, California, with nine years of experience delivering scalable web applications. At PayPal, she leads engineers for the Crypto Blockchain Merchant initiative, drives cross-functional collaboration across product, design, and backend teams, and shapes the overall look-and-feel of the BCDC web UI. She combines hands-on frontend craft (HTML, JavaScript, React, Redux, CSS/LESS, Jest) with backend know-how (Node.js, REST) to ship intuitive, high-performance user experiences. A Coding Dojo full-stack graduate with a double black belt and a BS in Computer Science (minor in Business) from San Jose State University, she brings both depth and product-minded perspective to her leadership. Nicole thrives at the intersection of design and technology, turning ambitious visions into tangible features while mentoring teams toward reliable, scalable delivery.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
San José State University
Full Stack Web Development, Double Black Belt (Second Highest Achievement), Full Stack Web Development, Double Black Belt (Second Highest Achievement) at Coding Dojo Bootcamp
Chinese, English