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Experience

Iterayt

Contractor

Jan 2023 - Present

Delivered requested frontend UI features using React, iterated on scalable backend services using Python, Node.js, & C#, and enhanced development velocity by leveraging Docker for quick testing, deployment, and scaling services. Wrote comprehensive integration and unit tests, reducing potential production incidents.

Trent University

Student Developer

Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

Led the development of a LiDAR noise reduction system, transforming raw point cloud data into precise tree taper models. Implemented noise reduction algorithms that significantly improved forestry management decisions.

Projects

LiDAR Noise Reducer

Developed a comprehensive LiDAR noise reduction system to process raw scans of Red Pine trees for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). This involved creating custom algorithms to filter out noise and enhance the clarity of the data, which was crucial for improving forestry management decisions. The project utilized Python for processing and analysis, with a robust frontend built using React and PyQt to visualize the results.

Technologies: Python, JavaScript, SQL, Beautiful Soup, Selenium

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TrentUBuddy Discord Bot

Designed and implemented a Discord bot named TrentUBuddy to streamline and automate the process of answering student queries at Trent University. The bot was capable of scraping relevant information from the university's website and providing immediate, accurate responses to students. Over 100 students participated in a beta test, leading to refinements that significantly improved the bot’s functionality.

Technologies: Python, JavaScript, SQL, Beautiful Soup, Selenium

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