> Hello World! I'm

Jay Esquivel Jr.

Build to learn, learn to build.

I’m a Software Engineering student based in Vancouver, BC exploring integrations of AI/ML into life! Check out my latest project which combines GPT and Langchain to respond to queries on any inputted PDFs.

Resume

About Me

Trying to make the world a better place, one tool at a time. I have a background in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics as well as have a strong interest in data science and machine learning.

Fast-facts about me:

  • Huge basketball fan, you’ll find me in many different local leagues!
  • Anime watcher so recommend me your best shows!
  • Gamer, add me on Valorant: indivinity#diff
  • Techie, I love to tinker with all the new gadgets!
Here are a some tools I've been sharpening my skills with recently:
  • Python
  • Langchain
  • Huggingface
  • JavaScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • Java
  • Docker
  • React

Experience

Owner/Operator - Jaysqvl Solutions
Jan 2020 - present
IT Solutions for small businesses and individuals as well as private tutoring for high school and university students in Math and Computer Science. Knowledge and skills in networking, virtualization/containerization, software development, cybersecurity, and more! Reach out to me via email or LinkedIn for business inquiries or tutoring requests.

Education

2022 - 2025
Bachelors of Applied Science, Computer Science - Software Systems
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC
GPA: 3.09 out of 4.33

Relevant Course Work

  • CMPT210: Probability and Computing | Grade: B-
  • MATH232: Applied Linear Algebra | Grade: B+
  • MSE110: Mechatronics Design I | Grade: B+
  • CMPT300: Operating Systems I | Grade: B-
  • CMPT307: Data Structures | Grade: B
  • STAT270: Probability and Statistics | Grade: B
  • CMPT371: Data Communications/Networking | Grade: TBA

Extracurricular Activities

  • (Active) UBC CVC Cultural and Social Society Executive Member (Multiple Roles)
  • NWPlus Hackathon 2022
2020 - 2022
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
GPA: 3.33 out of 4.33

Relevant Course Work

  • DSCI100: Data Science I | Grade: A-
  • CPSC110: Computation, Programs, and Programming | Grade: A-
  • CPSC121: Models of Computation | Grade: B+
  • CPSC210: Software Construction | Grade: A-
  • CPSC213: Computer Systems | Grade: B
  • CPSC221: Algorithms and Data Structures | Grade: A-
  • CPSC322: Artificial Intelligence | Grade: B

Extracurricular Activities

  • UBC CVC Cultural and Social Society Executive Member (Multiple Roles)
  • NWPlus Hackathon 2021
  • NWPlus Hackathon 2020
  • SustainHacks 2021
Dogwood Diploma (High/Secondary School Diploma)
Burnaby North Secondary School/Templeton Secondary School
GPA: 4.0 out of 4.0

Achievements

  • Principal’s List - 5 Years
  • Honour Roll - 5 Years
  • Basketball Team Captain - 3 Years
  • Athlete of the Year - Grade 12
  • 2019 and 2020 Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor

Extracurricular Activities

  • Student Lead Clubs:
    • VikingsDev Coding Club
    • The Noble Tutors Club
    • Leos Leadership Club
  • School Organized Associations
    • Mini School Honours Program & Mini School Student Council
    • Student Council
    • Athletics Council

Some Projects

CartCompass
HTML CSS JavaScript Node Express React MongoDB Google Sheets API Chrome API
CartCompass
This is a website/chrome-extension that aims to enhance your item comparison/shopping experience. Never buy the wrong brand/product again!
This Hugo Website!
Hugo GitHub Actions GitHub Pages HTML CSS JavaScript
This Hugo Website!
This website was built using Hugo and the hugo-profile theme!
Impersonator
Python Docker OpenAI Langchain HuggingFace Streamlit Supabase VDB Pinecone VDB
Impersonator
Query any inputted text/PDFs by attaching them to any LLM!
Demo
Hercules
Java Android
Hercules
Gamified Health and Fitness App written in Java for Android
Demo
Divide and Conquer Socket Programming Game
Java Java Swing Sockets
Divide and Conquer Socket Programming Game
Server and Client application that uses sockets to communicate locally over a LAN
Demo
Decode Backend (SustainHacks 2nd Place)
Python Flask Javascript
Decode Backend (SustainHacks 2nd Place)
The back-end REST Api for Decode, the shopping sustainability Chrome Extension/Website
Demo
peerAdvice
HTML CSS JavaScript Python Flask PostgreSQL
peerAdvice
Prototype UBC Student-Lead Advising Alternative
Demo
UBC Course Getter
Python Docker AWS
UBC Course Getter
A command-line webscraping tool for UBC students that circumvents bot detection to automatically enroll you in classes!
Unclutter Your Life
Java JUnit Java Swing GitHub Actions
Unclutter Your Life
Robust to do list project application written in Java created with JUnit test and other SWE design principles
Demo

Get in Touch

My inbox is always open. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I’ll try my best to get back to you!
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