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 ingestion from vendor CSVs and hosting servers, scaling in-store product listings 300x
- Developed a Dockerized React and Tailwind front-end UI for cron scheduling endpoints, viewing logs, and managing configuration, enabling non-technical staff to interact with back-end services.
- Integrated four new REST API endpoints into the company’s existing product ingest and processing pipeline.
- Added LLM layer into product ingest pipeline standardizing web product display metadata for SEO/consistency.
- Facilitated migration to private cloud assisting design hardware and deploy software infra, reducing OPEX 50%.
- Developed custom react components in TypeScript with team for the company’s upcoming front-end overhaul.
Contract Software Developer
- 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.
Education
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Computer Science - Software Systems
Relevant Coursework
Algorithms II, Computer Architecture & Security, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Test, Intelligent Systems, Database, UI Design, Mobile App Development
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Mathematics
Relevant Coursework
Data Structures & Algorithms, Test, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Neural Nets, Data-Science, Computer Security, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra and Calculus
Activities & Involvement
- UBC CVC Social Club External Relations Executive
- Event Planning for ~700 Members
- Maintain and Develop Brand Sponsorships
- Social Media Management