Databricks

May '23 - Aug '23

Software Engineer Intern

Building Delta Sharing anomaly detection with Scala, Python, Spark, Bazel, Jenkins, Git, Kubernetes, Prometheus

Coinbase

May '22 - Sep '22

Software Engineer Intern

Worked on the Prime Trading team where I built a real-time query engine to improve the observability of the Prime Broker, a tool used by large institutional clients such as investment firms. Complete with SSO integration, the platform could provide complex queries, analytics, and dashboards with sub-second latencies. I used Python, Golang, and Kafka to create APIs which helped developers quickly hook into the live data streams.

Shopify

Sep '21 - Dec '21

Software Developer Intern

Member of the Shopify Balance team using React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Ruby on Rails. Headed project to implement cancellation of physical cards before activation by leveraging Stripe API to create GraphQL mutations in Ruby on Rails, decreasing related support requests by 100% and increasing merchant autonomy. Devised yearly summary using React TypeScript and GraphQL queries giving merchants insight into annual trends. Established utility in TypeScript to allow for the testing of React hooks requiring mount within the Banking context. Built internal transactions list using Rails MVC to include associated transaction and card details if applicable.

JSI Telecom

May '21 - Aug '21

Software Developer Co-op

Combined test and analysis tools into cohesive Angular platform enabling long-running tests, experiments, and reporting. Formed REST API services in Spring Boot to interact with JPA repositories and configure jobs in MySQL database. Instituted multi-threaded Java job runner with Quartz cron scheduling to manage and trigger recurring jobs. Configured STOMP messaging over WebSocket protocol to relay live log output of processes to SockJS client and stop jobs mid-run.

CU Blueprint

Sep '20 - Present

VP of Engineering

Led a test-driven Agile team working to help a non-profit that provides interest-free loans to those in need by developing a CRM to track clients and applications. Worked as Project Lead spearheading test-driven Agile SDLC using Jira, leading meetings, and contributing as a developer using React, TypeScript, Jest, Formik, and Material UI.

Carleton University

Sep '20 - Apr '22

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Facilitated weekly tutorial section and office hours with over 60 students to assist with practice problems and comprehension of course materials and assignments. Graded bi-weekly assignments and midterms and responded to student inquiries in a timely and efficient manner to ensure relevant feedback.

Harled Inc.

Aug '20 - Nov '20

Software Engineering Intern

Developed a Flight Mapping System that helps aircraft asset managers view the estimated locations of their aircraft at any point in time, also allowing them to visually navigate through time in an intuitive interface in React and Ant Design, with backend in Express and MongoDB.

Carleton SSSC

May '20 - Apr '21

Peer Mentor

Motivated and supported students to define and achieve their goals personal, professional, and academic goals by running workshops and holding weekly 1-on-1 mentoring sessions.

Hot Glue Games

Jul '18 - Aug '18

Quality Assurance Analyst

Gained experience in an Agile team writing bug reports and creating and executing test plans with the Quality Assurance team.

Projects

Carma

Quickly and accurately determine if you are fit to drive, creating greater transparency and less risk for insurance providers. Includes a sobriety reaction game and selfie test with image classification!

Best Use of Google Cloud Intact Insurance Innovation Challenge

React JavaScript styled-components Firebase AutoML TensorFlow.js Google Cloud

Blamechain

Sick of getting blamed in arguments when you know they're wrong? Tired of having nothing to say to "you always do this"? Wish you could prove your point with immutable, decentralized, and distributed proof? Enter Blaimchain.

Winner at Hack the North 2021

React JavaScript Node.js Google Cloud Firebase Cloud Functions Sentiment Analysis Speech-to-Text Blockchain

Fast Food Haven

Hub to discover fast food coupons and deals, and locate the nearest restaurant to redeem!

Best UiPath Automation Hack

Python Flask BeautifulSoup JavaScript JQuery Google Maps API Bootstrap

Timetable Generator

Quickly generate all possible timetables for a list of Carleton courses you want to take! Includes RateMyProf rating, helpful filters, and more!

Python Flask Mechanical Soup JavaScript JQuery Bootstrap

YouTube to Spotify

Migrate your music playlist on YouTube to your Spotify account in just a few clicks!

JavaScript Node.js Express Spotify API OAuth YouTube API

Viber

Speed friending native Android application that randomly matches you to someone else using video or text chat!

Android Java WebRTC Firebase Android Studio

Stock Broker

Multiplayer stock market where users can buy/sell stock, deposit/withdraw cash, and define watchlists, event subscriptions, and more!

React Typescript Ant Design JavaScript Node.js Express MongoDB Chart.js D3.js

CUVB Club Site

Event registration system and homepage for the Carleton Volleyball Club, also used to manage and inform members! (not currently used due to COVID-19)

React Gatsby GraphQL JavaScript Bulma Node.js Express MongoDB

Onebook

Chrome extension that acts as a single hub to manage your contacts on every platform!

JavaScript Node.js Express CockroachDB PostgreSQL Sequelize Chrome API Google APIs

PoseFit

Mobile app that acts as a personal trainer by tracking form through algorithms applied to data gathered through the TensorFlow PoseNet model and providing instant feedback and counting repetitions.

JavaScript React Native Expo PoseNet Firebase Google Cloud

Auto Gym Booking

Instantly books desired gym slot when booking opens by registering a cron job which interacts directly with the gym's API, reserving a spot regardless of demand.

JavaScript Python React Next.js MongoDB Iron Session DigitalOcean

Portfolio Website

The website you're looking at right now! Built so changing and adding information only requires editing YAML files.

Jekyll Liquid Markdown Tailwind CSS JavaScript Netlify

Last updated: May 2022

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