about me
i'm currently studying computer science at western university and love solving problems that make people's lives better. i work on projects that combine ai, design, and creativity, from mentorship platforms to smart alarms and everyday tools that help people. when i'm not coding, i like skiing and golfing.
portfolio
unibound
a peer-to-peer mentorship platform that uses ai to connect high school students with university mentors for admissions guidance. manages matching, scheduling, and payments seamlessly. ran successful marketing campaigns gaining viewership of over 40k students (and counting) across all social media platforms. built with next.js, firebase, and stripe.
tapwake
a hardware alarm clock solution using nfc technology that forces you out of bed. place the nfc card anywhere in your house, and when your alarm goes off, the only way to disable it is by tapping your phone to the card, eliminating accidental snoozing and ensuring you get up.
gesture presentation clicker
an ai-powered presentation clicker controlled by hand gestures using computer vision and tensorflow. marketed as a promotional video for tks (the knowledge society) and gained significant traction across all their platforms.
newsai app
an ai-powered tool that detects bias within news articles and provides a score labeling the political bias. built and trained an in-house machine learning model for bias detection.
musicai app
a scrollable music discovery app where users swipe through music and share with friends. built a custom recommendation algorithm that learns from user interactions to determine listening preferences.
skills
programming languages
javascript, python, swift (ios), sql, html, css, java
frameworks & technologies
react, next.js, tailwind css, node.js/express, flask, postgresql, mongodb, rest apis
pytorch, tensorflow, opencv, ffmpeg, yolov8/yolov11, whisper, pyannote.audio, langchain/langgraph
tools & platforms
git/github, vs code, xcode, docker, cloudflare, vercel, firebase, railway, tailscale
experience
innovate/activate
the knowledge society (tks) | toronto, on
august 2023 – march 2025
- selected for a global innovation program focused on emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and problem solving
- developed solutions for real-world challenges with microsoft, google, and simple ventures (pitch decks)
- pitched a sustainability-focused project to executives, integrating ai-based analysis and product strategy
- collaborated with teams to prototype and present ideas tackling global issues in sustainability, artificial intelligence, and education
buildspace nights & weekends
buildspace | san francisco, ca (in-person) & remote
june 2024 – august 2024
- selected for a competitive 6-week tech accelerator program, attended in-person event in san francisco
- developed and launched finditall (pitch deck), an all-in-one search tool for classroom documents for students
- pitched the project to the vice president of technology at the toronto catholic district school board (tcdsb)
- gained experience in rapid prototyping, product development, oauth integration, and pitching to education stakeholders
volunteer
oneeleven | toronto, on
june 2022 – august 2022
- supported community engagement events for local startups and founders
- assisted in event management and operational coordination for networking initiatives
- helped streamline logistics and improve member experience across startup programs
education
western university
bachelor of science in computer science
expected graduation: april 2029
relevant coursework: computer science fundamentals, data structures and algorithms, discrete mathematics, calculus, and business management.
michael power st joseph high school
international baccalaureate (ib) diploma
graduated: 2025
awards & achievements:
- senior medal of achievement – awarded for exceptional accomplishments throughout high school career
- fitt award – recognized for excellence in regards to science and business
- deca executive (business administration) – led students to qualify for international competition