Summary
Nicolas Melia is a versatile entrepreneur and software engineer based in Cleveland with over a decade of experience blending hands-on home improvement business ownership and full-stack software development. As founder of Melia Construction and previously RaBit Software, he pairs practical project management in drywall, plumbing, and repairs with technical skills in .NET, Java, web design, and DevOps. His corporate background includes building and maintaining B2B and consumer-facing systems for companies like Vitamix and AmTrust, with experience in deployments, GUI automation, and integrations with legacy systems. Nicolas holds an MBA and a BAS in Information Technology, bringing both technical depth and business acumen to client-focused solutions. He enjoys learning new technologies and has a history of delivering end-to-end features—from databases and backends to responsive UIs—while running a small business that emphasizes reliability and customer comfort. Outside work, he balances family life with continuous skill growth, uniquely translating software discipline into efficient trade operations.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Master of Business Administration - MBA at Youngstown State University
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Austintown Fitch