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 the presentation of an AI-powered professional networking product by refining responsive UI layouts and website messaging.
  • Refined product usability through website reviews, user-flow improvements, and feedback on interaction design.
  • Helped onboard hundreds of new users through targeted distribution, community outreach, and product-awareness initiatives.
  • Supported website development direction using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS to align interfaces with product requirements.

Growth | Venture Research · SH1P

Mar 2026 — Jun 2026 · Internship

  • Helped add an estimated 1,000+ followers and generate approximately 200K+ impressions through content strategy, targeted engagement, and community distribution.
  • Improved the founder-facing website by contributing to interface design, content structure, and product messaging.
  • Expanded startup outreach by connecting with 20+ founders and community leaders to support ecosystem relationships.
  • Supported venture research through founder discovery, market research, and targeted community outreach.

Software Engineer · Velric

May 2025 — Nov 2025 · New York, NY

  • Architected and launched a full-stack MVP in three weeks as sole engineer, serving 5,500+ users with 99.8% uptime.
  • Reduced frontend development time by approximately 30% by designing the UI in Figma and building reusable React/Next.js components with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS.
  • Accelerated production delivery through reusable interfaces, deployment automation, and supporting AWS infrastructure.
  • Improved database query performance by optimizing schemas and indexing for the product’s data-access patterns.

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.