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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
Hackathon 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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Piano Improvisation Platform

Developed a piano improvisation platform that suggests notes to enhance compositions, generates custom backing tracks to harmonize music, and includes a frequency chart to assist beginners with music theory

United Hacks 2024 Winner

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Education

  1. Western University

    Hons. Specialization in Computer Science
    Sept 2022 - May 2026
    GPA: 3.8/4.0
    Dean's Award
    NSERC USRI ($9600)

  2. Middlefield Collegiate Institute

    Ontario Secondary School Diploma
    Sept 2018 - June 2022

Skills

Languages

C C
C++ C++
JavaScript JavaScript
TypeScript TypeScript
Python Python
Java Java
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
MongoDB MongoDB
MS SQL Server MS SQL Server
XML XML

Frameworks

React.js React.js
Next.js Next.js
Express.js Express.js
Flask Flask
Node.js Node.js

Developer Tools & Platforms

Git Git
Jira Jira
Confluence Confluence
Selenium Selenium
Azure Azure
Linux Linux
Unix Unix
Web Services Web Services
Figma Figma
Power BI Power BI

Concepts

Software Development Life Cycle
Agile Methods
OOP
SOLID Principles
Unit Testing
RESTful APIs

Experience

  1. Fullstack Software Developer

    Tech for Social Impact Club | Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) London, ON
    Oct 2024 - April 2025

  2. Software Developer

    Human Centered Computing Group | Western University London, ON
    May 2024 - Present

  3. Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Human Centered Computing Group | Western University London, ON
    Feb 2024 - Apr 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)

Snip: Smart Clipboard Manager Preview 1
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Snip: Smart Clipboard Manager Preview 3
Snip: Smart Clipboard Manager Preview 4
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Snip: Smart Clipboard Manager

TypeScript React React Native Rust Tailwind CSS Tauri System APIs Vite
  • Built an intelligent clipboard manager that automatically captures text, code snippets, images, links, and files into an organized timeline of searchable cards enriched with context like source app and timestamp.
  • Integrated a conversational search bar that supports natural-language queries (e.g. "show me the JSON from yesterday") to instantly filter and retrieve relevant snippets.
  • Currently working on making the app cross-platform across macOS and iOS to enable seamless clipboard syncing and universal access to saved snippets.
Ongoing
MemeStudy AI Learning Assistant Preview

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
Phraze: LLM's Annotation Tool Screenshot - QQ
Phraze: LLM's Annotation Tool - Generator
Phraze: LLM's Annotation Tool - History
Phraze: LLM's Annotation Tool - Features
Phraze: LLM's Annotation Tool - Labels
Phraze: LLM's Annotation Tool Screenshot - UU
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Phraze: LLM's Annotation Tool Screenshot - MM
Phraze: LLM's Annotation Tool Screenshot - VV
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Phraze: LLM's Annotation Tool

HTML CSS React Firebase SQLite
  • Developing a Chrome extension for NLP annotation that allows users to highlight text and extract key information for text classification, sentiment analysis, and entity recognition, significantly reducing manual annotation effort.
  • Adding functionality for users to share annotations via QR codes and a built-in messaging system, making collaboration more seamless and improving annotation organization by category.
  • Enhancing the annotation tool by integrating capabilities for annotating text, audio, and video to support detailed analysis of multi-format interactions.
  • This tool also lets developers convert LLM conversations into structured JSON datasets with annotations for labels, intents, entities, and classification codes to support more effective model training and evaluation.
May 2024 - Present
Certification Management System Screenshot 1
Certification Management System Screenshot 2
Certification Management System Screenshot 3
Certification Management System Screenshot 4
Certification Management System Screenshot 5

Certification Management System

React Node.js PostgreSQL Express.js JWT
  • Developed a certification-based learning platform for training staff at a local café, enabling users to complete courses, earn certifications, and manage their skills through an intuitive interface.
  • Designed and developed frontend components, including responsive login/signup pages, dynamic profile displays, and intuitive navigation using React and Redux to enhance user experience and manage states.
  • Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) with different permission levels for students and administrators, along with CRUD functionality for managing courses, certifications, and user profiles.
Oct 2024 - April 2025
Kangara Ecommerce Frontend Preview 1
Kangara Ecommerce Frontend Preview 2
Kangara Ecommerce Frontend Preview 3
Kangara Ecommerce Frontend Preview 4

Kangara: Frontend Ecommerce Website

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Responsive
  • Built dynamic UI components using native JavaScript, including parallax effects, responsive carousels, and interactive product modals.
  • Created a fully responsive frontend using mobile-first design and CSS media queries.
  • Designed an intuitive navigation system with dropdown menus and sticky headers.
Feb 2024
Sonivo - Smart Music Composer Preview 1
Sonivo - Smart Music Composer Preview 2
Sonivo - Smart Music Composer Preview 3
Sonivo - Smart Music Composer Preview 4
Sonivo - Smart Music Composer Preview 5

Sonivo - Smart Music Composer

TypeScript MongoDB SvelteKit Tailwind CSS Web Audio API Tone.js
  • Developed a piano improvisation platform that suggests notes to enhance compositions, generates custom backing tracks to harmonize music, and includes a frequency chart to assist beginners with music theory.
  • Designed an innovative composition experience that combined dynamic note suggestions with user control, earning recognition as a winner at United Hacks 2025.
  • Used the Web Audio API and custom Svelte components to add real-time playback and visual feedback, making the music creation process more interactive.
Jan 2025
Git Insight Preview

Git Insight

TypeScript Node.js Next.js Express.js Prisma PostgreSQL GitHub API Docker Redux
  • Built a developer tool that summarizes GitHub commits using Groq, auto-generates descriptive commit messages, and visualizes project history through an interactive timeline.
  • Implemented smart filtering by user, file, and tags to help users trace code changes and understand the project.
July 2024- Aug 2024