About Me
Hey! I'm Jay, a Software Engineer with roots in backend development and AI applications. Currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Computer Science at Simon Fraser University with practical experience in building scalable applications, both mobile and web, with cutting-edge AI integrations. Reach out to me if you'd like to chat about any potential collaborations or just to say hi!
Experience
- Automated vendor product data entry and processing using a pipe and filter back-end architecture, scaling product ingestion capacity 300x and eliminating manual intervention.
- Developed dockerized, full-stack internal company tools combining React and TailwindCSS with Python to open product processing configuration to non-technical staff.
- Implemented an AI filter layer in the product processing pipeline incorporating OpenAI's batch-processing API, prompt-caching, and prompt engineering techniques to improve SEO cost-effectively.
- Designed and deployed private cloud infrastructure including networking, virtual machines, docker management, and VPN setup, ensuring system reliability and security while reducing cloud operational costs.
- Deployed OffRoadExpert.shop by leveraging Shopify's REST Admin API for back-end operations, front-end hosting, and e-commerce management tools to create a fully custom system.
- Actively developing a personalized front-end to optimize the user experience and align with business requirements.
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Contract Software Developer
Jaysqvl Solutions•Vancouver, BC / Remote
Sept 2020 – Present
- Software consultations and development for small businesses including generative AI applications, web, cloud, networking, virtualization, containerization, security systems, and IT infrastructure.
- Developed REST APIs, full-stack web applications, and audited course content (debugging and testing) for various courses on Udemy and private platforms, contributing to teaching 3000+ students with a 4.5-star average rating.
- Provided private tutoring in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science for university students.
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Education
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Computer Science - Software Systems
Sept 2022 – Present
Burnaby, BC
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Mathematics
Sept 2020 – Aug 2022
Vancouver, BC
Activities & Involvement
- UBC CVC Social Club External Relations Executive
- Event Planning for ~700 Members
- Maintain and Develop Brand Sponsorships
- Social Media Management