Professional Experience

Software Engineer · AfterQuery (YC W25)

Dec 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA

  • Improved LLM task accuracy by 18% by engineering automated benchmarking pipelines and model-evaluation workflows using Python and TypeScript.
  • Reduced manual QA overhead by 50% by implementing automated testing, backend validation, and streamlined quality-assurance workflows.
  • Accelerated AI feature development by 20% by building reusable TypeScript prompt pipelines and optimizing LLM integrations.
  • Reduced release-related defects by 15% by developing full-stack features, expanding automated test coverage, and improving deployment workflows.

Design & AI Advisor · Boardy AI

Jun 2026 — Present · North America

  • Improved user onboarding completion by 14% by refining 4 core user flows, optimizing responsive UI layouts, and simplifying navigation across an AI-powered professional networking platform.
  • Reduced design-to-development revision cycles by 33%, from 3 rounds to 2, by guiding 3 frontend developers, reviewing Figma prototypes, and aligning Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS implementations with design specifications.
  • Supported the delivery of 9 product and UI enhancements across 3 releases by advising on feature prioritization, reviewing interface implementations, and translating UX feedback into actionable engineering requirements.
  • Contributed to onboarding 320+ new users through 4+ targeted community outreach and product distribution initiatives, expanding platform adoption and professional networking engagement.

Growth | Venture Research · SH1P

Mar 2026 — Jun 2026 · Internship

  • Generated over 200K impressions and helped grow the community by 1,000+ followers through targeted content strategy, founder-focused distribution, and community engagement.
  • Improved founder-facing website conversion by 16% by refining interface layouts, restructuring content hierarchy, and optimizing product messaging and navigation.
  • Expanded startup ecosystem engagement by connecting with 20+ founders and community leaders, generating 8+ qualified founder conversations through targeted outreach and relationship-building.
  • Evaluated 42+ early-stage startups and developed 10+venture research briefs by analyzing market opportunities, founder traction, and competitive positioning to support startup discovery.

Software Engineer · Velric

May 2025 — Nov 2025 · New York, NY

  • Architected and launched a full-stack MVP in 3 weeks as sole engineer, supporting 5,500+ users with 99.8% uptime by owning frontend, backend, and AWS deployment infrastructure.
  • Reduced frontend development time by approximately 30% by translating Figma designs into reusable React/Next.js components using TypeScript and Tailwind CSS.
  • Reduced deployment turnaround time by 50%, from 40 to 20 minutes by automating release workflows, streamlining production builds, and optimizing AWS deployment processes.
  • Improved database query performance by 27%, reducing average latency from 220 ms to 160 ms through schema optimization, strategic indexing, and query-pattern analysis.

Innovation Fellow · Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

May 2025 — Aug 2025 · Harvard, MA

  • Completed the Harvard Undergraduate Venture Tech Summer Program (HUVTSP) Innovation Fellowship, applying venture-technology learning to product prototypes.
  • Accelerated product validation cycles by a reported 25% by creating interactive Figma and React/TypeScript prototypes.
  • Improved prototype consistency by developing reusable UI components and design systems.
  • Refined product concepts through user research, iterative prototyping, and feedback from product and technology professionals.

Technology Program Participant — Computer Science & Engineering · University of Oxford

Completed participation · Oxford

  • Invited to and completed participation in Oxford’s technology program in Computer Science & Engineering.
  • Developed technical knowledge through the program’s academic and technical learning activities.

Software Engineer · Series

Jan 2024 — Apr 2025 · New York, NY

  • Increased landing-page click-through rates by 35% through React interface improvements, Figma/Framer prototyping, and A/B testing.
  • Reduced design-to-development handoff time by 67%, from three days to one, by standardizing design tokens and shared Figma components.
  • Doubled quarterly feature output across a five-engineer team by developing a reusable React component library.
  • Improved frontend delivery consistency through shared interface patterns and structured engineering collaboration.

Software Engineer · Daylily AI

May 2023 — Dec 2023 · Providence, RI

  • Contributed to $50K+ in new revenue by building AI-personalized React/Next.js storefronts for Shopify brands including 100 Thieves and Jazwares.
  • Reduced REST API response times by approximately 50%, from 400ms to 200ms, using Node.js caching and request batching.
  • Increased conversion by 9%, reduced bounce rate by 16%, and improved repeat visits by a reported 70% through responsive, personalized storefront improvements.
  • Improved AI-driven shopping experiences through recommendation integrations, personalization workflows, and supporting backend development.

Creator · Stan

2024 — Present · Remote

  • Share build-in-public notes on design, AI, and shipping products.

Leadership & Founder Roles

Co-Founder · GazaBridge

Feb 2026 — Present · Remote

  • Co-founded and helped expand an education initiative serving 6,000+ participants across 60+ countries through community building and global outreach.
  • Connected underserved learners with mentors, digital-skills resources, and educational opportunities.
  • Improved access to skill development through product direction, community development, and global outreach.

VC Partner · LvlUp Ventures

Apr 2026 — Jun 2026 · North America

  • Sourced and introduced an estimated 120+ startups and founders through venture research, founder outreach, and ecosystem development.
  • Expanded potential sourcing opportunities by connecting startup networks with communities representing 1,000+ members.
  • Supported early-stage evaluation by researching startups and assessing potential investment alignment.
  • Contributed to partnership development through founder introductions and strategic community relationships.

Education

University of Alberta

B.Sc. Computer Science and Business Management

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Completed Innovation Fellowship — Harvard Undergraduate Venture Tech Summer Program (HUVTSP)

University of Oxford

Invited to and completed a technology program in Computer Science & Engineering; non-degree participation

Honors & Awards

Harvard Innovation Fellowship

Completed HUVTSP, developing practical experience in product prototyping, UI engineering, venture technology, and validation workflows.

Oxford Technology Program

Invited to and completed Oxford’s technology program in Computer Science & Engineering, participating in its academic and technical activities.

a16z-related product guidance

Received one-on-one product-validation feedback and mentorship through individuals associated with a16z; this does not represent funding or firm endorsement.

Shortlisted @ Google, Amazon, Coursera, Atlassian

Shortlisted for software engineering opportunities at major technology organizations.

350K+ X impressions

Generated 350K+ impressions and grew from approximately 100 to 500+ followers through targeted content, experimentation, and platform-specific distribution.

50K+ Threads impressions

Generated 50K+ impressions and grew from 0 to 50+ followers through development-focused content and community engagement.

100K+ LinkedIn post impressions

Generated 100K+ impressions on a LinkedIn post through technology, design, and product-related content.

1,000+ community members

Built a community of developers, designers, builders, and founders through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Founding-role opportunities

Received founding-role opportunities involving compensation and equity from technology startups across North America.

University of Calgary — Dean’s International Admission Award

Received a merit-based international admission scholarship recognizing academic qualifications and achievement.

International Youth Math Challenge

Participated in the International Youth Math Challenge and received a certificate of participation.

CodeClash — The Battle of Algorithms

Advanced through the MCQ elimination round in competitive algorithmic assessments across CodeClash editions.

TALENT DISCOVERY Certificate

Received recognition through the Talent Discovery program.