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Third-year student at Western University, pursuing an Honours Specialization in Computer Science with a Minor in Software Engineering. Focused on learning, growing, and tackling challenges with curiosity and determination.

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2 Publications

Evaluating the Efficacy of Large Language Models in Identifying Phishing Attempts

Presented at HSI24 International Conference

The Evolution of Speech Synthesis

Upcoming conference presentation

at ACM CUI 2025

Full Stack Developer
Python
React
JavaScript
Node.js
SQLite
PostgreSQL
Duck Hacks Winner

TrackStack

A dynamic expense tracking platform that helps users visualize and manage their financial journey through interactive charts and analytics.

Won Best Overall Project at Duck Hacks 2024

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MemeStudy: AI-Powered Learning Assistant

Interactive study platform that transforms traditional flashcards into fun, engaging meme-based learning materials using AI

For Ignition Hacks 2024

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Education

  1. Western University

    Hons. Specialization in Computer Science
    Sept 2022 - May 2026
    GPA: 3.7/4.0
    Dean's Award

  2. Middlefield Collegiate Institute

    Ontario Secondary School Diploma
    Sept 2018 - June 2022

Skills

Languages

Python Python
Java Java
JavaScript JavaScript
HTML HTML
CSS CSS
C C
C++ C++

Technologies & Tools

React React
SQLite SQLite
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
Node.js Node.js
Git Git
Bash Bash
Figma Figma
Jira Jira
Scrum Scrum
Agile Agile
Software Development Cycle SDLC
UML UML
Vue.js Vue.js
Flask Flask

Experience

  1. Software Developer @ TSI

    Toronto, ON
    October 2024 - Present

  2. LLM's Research Assistant

    Western University HCCG (Human Centered Computing Group)
    May 2024 - Present

  3. Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Western University HCCG (Human Centered Computing Group)
    February 2024 - April 2024

Publications

Evaluating the Efficacy of Large Language Models in Identifying Phishing Attempts

HSI24 International Conference

The Evolution of Speech Synthesis

ACM CUI 2025 (upcoming conference presentation)

In Development

Financial Expense Tracker

React Node.js JS

A dynamic web application that enables users to track their daily expenses and visualize spending patterns through interactive charts, helping users make informed financial decisions.

Dec 2023 - Present
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MemeStudy: AI Learning Assistant

React HTML/CSS Python Flask SQLite GroqAPI

A learning platform that transforms traditional studying into an engaging experience by generating relevant memes for user-created flashcards and questions, making education both fun and memorable.

July 2024 - July 2024
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Annotation Tool

HTML CSS Firebase SQLite

Developing a full-stack annotation tool to streamline data labeling and support training Large Language Models. This tool enables the extraction of critical information such as labels, codes, and key phrases directly from text, significantly reducing the time and effort required for manual annotation.

May 2024 - Present
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Certification Management System

React Node.js MongoDB Express.js

A comprehensive platform enabling users to complete courses, earn certifications, and manage their skills through an intuitive interface with authentication. Users will be able to track their progress and receive certifications upon completing specific courses. The platform will also offer personalized learning paths.

October 2023 - Present
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Notification Management System

React Node.js MongoDB Socket.IO Electron.js Windows API

A desktop application built with Electron.js that helps users manage notification overload by monitoring and blocking excessive notifications from selected messaging apps that are available on Windows. This system works by tracking notification frequency and blocks them when they exceed one every three seconds.

Aug 2024 - Aug 2024