Associate Software Developer
QCI · Des Moines, Iowa
- Building and maintaining custom software that supports real business workflows.
- Collaborating across teams to translate operational needs into reliable, maintainable applications.
Software engineer · Des Moines, Iowa
Mick Enev
I build cool stuff.
Software engineer building useful products, custom software, and digital experiences.
01 / About
Software should make the work feel simpler.
I like to build stuff, solve problems, and help people do things they wouldn't be able to do on their own.
My background spans software engineering, economics, research, and teaching. It helps me think across the product: from the data model and interface to the person trying to get something done.
I build production software at QCI and founded Veriq Digital to take focused web products and digital systems from idea through implementation.
I also workout too much.
- Based in
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Current focus
- Full-stack applications & custom software
- Education
- MCS · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Foundation
- BA Economics · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Toolkit / Current
Tools I work with
A practical stack chosen around the product, the team, and the problem—not novelty.
Core
JavaJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsSQL
Web & backend
C#.NETPythonFlaskREST APIs
Data
PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBNeo4j
Additional
C++GoHTMLCSSTailwind CSS
Workflow
GitGitHubVisual StudioFigma
02 / Experience
Where I’ve worked
Production engineering, applied AI, and technical mentorship.
Founder & Software Engineer
Veriq Digital · Des Moines, Iowa
- Designing and developing production web experiences, custom software, and digital systems for businesses.
- Owning client-facing product work from architecture and implementation through responsive delivery and deployment.
.NET Software Engineer
OPTO International
- Led frontend development for a Blazor inventory system backed by a custom API.
- Built data-driven UI state, search, rich-text editing, spell checking, and English–Spanish language support.
- Diagnosed production issues and improved reliability across internal workflows.
Computer Science AI Trainer
Outlier AI
- Reviewed, tested, and improved AI-generated programming solutions across Python, JavaScript, and C++.
- Analyzed recurring failure patterns and refactored code using test-driven workflows.
Computer Science Course Assistant
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Mentored students through data structures, object-oriented programming, debugging, and feature design.
- Led weekly office hours and provided implementation feedback for semester projects.
Research Analyst Intern
American Energy Society
- Researched global university energy programs and organized findings into a decision-support dataset.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary research team to synthesize and communicate findings.
03 / Selected work
Built for use, not just display
A selection of product, data, and systems work with a clear problem at the center.
VERIQDESIGN · SOFTWARE · SYSTEMS
01 / Production web experience
Veriq Digital
A custom-designed, responsive website for my software studio, built to present its work clearly and turn interest into qualified conversations.
Distinguishing pointA production-deployed frontend with accessible, performance-conscious interactions and a focused lead-capture path.
02 / Research data platform
Database Dashboard
A research dashboard that helps faculty explore keywords and relationships across MySQL, MongoDB, and Neo4j datasets.
Distinguishing pointDesigned cross-database search, visual exploration, and editing workflows for heterogeneous data.
CHIP—800E0 · 6XNN · DXYN
03 / Systems programming
CHIP-8 Emulator
A working CHIP-8 emulator built to understand computer architecture through instruction decoding, memory, input, timers, and pixel rendering.
Distinguishing pointRuns tested ROMs and turns low-level architecture concepts into a tangible interactive system.
Project archive
Selected independent and academic engineering work.
Weightlifting Tracker
A workout logbook for recording exercises, sets, reps, weight, and custom movements in a SQL database.
Python · Flask · JavaScript
Narrative Visualization
An interactive D3 story exploring the relationship between engine cylinders and fuel efficiency.
D3.js · JavaScript · HTML
Tower Defense Game
A multi-level tower defense game created with a five-person team in Unreal Engine 5.
Unreal Engine 5 · Blueprints · Git
Android Weather App
An Android weather experience with mapped locations, live forecast data, and configurable themes.
Java · Android · REST APIs
04 / Contact
Have a project,
opportunity, or idea?
I’m always open to thoughtful conversations about software, product work, and useful things worth building.
mickenev@gmail.comVeriq inquiries: mick@veriqdigital.com