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Hey, I'm Miguel. I build software that solves real-world problems.

I'm a software engineer based in New York. I got my start studying film and cinematography at Brooklyn College, which gave me an eye for detail and design. Today, I specialize in building reliable retail platforms, point-of-sale systems, and modern web applications.

Current Role
Software Engineer @ Basket POS
Location
New York, USA
Education
CUNY Brooklyn College (Film)
Languages
English & Spanish (Bilingual)

Skills & Stack

The languages, frameworks, and technologies I work with regularly.

Programming Languages

C# / .NET Golang Python JavaScript / TypeScript

POS & Retail Hardware

LOC SMS ENCOR POS Square & Clover NCR & Toshiba Self-Checkout Ishida Scales EMV Terminals & Scanners

Data & Systems

PostgreSQL SQL Server SQLite MongoDB RESTful APIs WebSockets TCP/IP & Ethernet Networking

Web & Mobile

React React Native Next.js Angular WPF / Forms / Avalonia HTML5 / Modern CSS Git & GitHub

Where I've Worked

A snapshot of my professional background and engineering roles.

Software Engineer

Basket Point of Sale
June 2026 - Present Remote

Architecting and developing modern point-of-sale software solutions, integrating payment processors, and ensuring high-availability checkout throughput for retail clients.

Information System Manager

Market of Choice
June 2026 - Present Remote

Leading enterprise information system operations, optimizing database workflows, and building internal apps and inventory data pipelines.

Software Technician and Developer

AM/PM Point of Sale Solutions & Service
Nov 2021 - May 2026 (4 yrs 7 mos) New York, NY
  • Developed custom software extensions, integration middleware, and automated scripts in C#, Go, and Python.
  • Deployed and maintained enterprise POS systems (ENCOR, LOC SMS, Square, Clover) and NCR/Toshiba self-checkout kiosks.
  • Resolved intricate TCP/IP networking, database synchronization, and POS peripheral hardware challenges under tight deadlines.

Pricing Manager & In-house IT Specialist

Gala Fresh Farms
Aug 2017 - Nov 2021 (4 yrs 4 mos) New York, NY
  • Managed store-wide pricing data, SAP integration, and LOC system database operations across thousands of SKUs.
  • Served as the primary technical expert, maintaining server stability, networking switches, and terminal hardware.

Blog & Thoughts

Notes on software engineering, retail systems, and things I'm building.

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Let's Connect

Have a project, a technical question, or just want to say hi? Feel free to reach out anytime.

Reach Out Directly

Direct Email
migueljrosa@outlook.com
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