Language Compatibility Project: As the Technical Lead for a team of over 15 engineers, I spearheaded the development of a language selection and translation feature for codebases in React, JSP, and Java. This initiative successfully provided translations for 32% of users whose primary language is not English, significantly enhancing user accessibility and engagement.

UI Refresh for DSP: In my role as Technical Lead Engineer, I strategically planned and executed the overhaul of 80% of the components within the list and metrics page for the Demand-Side Platform (DSP). This comprehensive update improved the user interface, resulting in a more intuitive and efficient user experience.

Guidance Feature Enhancement: As the Technical Front-End Lead Engineer, I led a major UI overhaul for the guidance feature. This project resulted in a remarkable increase in user interaction, achieving a more than 20x boost in click-through rates, thereby enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.

TALK Talent is a social networking platform to connect hiring managers and recruiting agencies. As another project for RecruitiFi, this product caters to recruiting agencies to socialize and connect through events/webinars, highlighting vendor products and referencing important point of contacts in the field.

Similar to RecruitiFi, we were responsibile for the frontend, backend, and database management of this product. Since the application is relatively new, we were tasked with incorporating a large amount of features for the project. Some of my major work were event creation form and implementing the home page.

Creating the home page was my biggest feature as a software engineer. This is because the home page contained a newsfeed section, where user's activities were displayed. Although it was a comprehensive project, I was able to complete it by referencing documents and discussing with my teammates on the best strategy to implement it. The final product can be seen live on the page itself!

RecruitiFi is a platform for a Vendor Management System. This tool enables companies to utilize a community of expert recruiters to quickly and efficiently fill any job opening, simplifying the gap of finding highly qualified candidates. Here I will discuss the my responsibilities and features for the platform.

As fullstack engineers, we were tasked with all of the aspects of RecruitiFi as a platform. This meant we have experience with all of the features that are currently implemented, ranging from doing end-to-end testing, backend queries, database management and data requests as some of our daily activities.

We collectively revamped the site to handle the agency side. This required extensive work and some of my responsibilities included overhauling the frontend state management to handle a different section of the site along with the creation of recruiter side forms/pages for their core features. The work amongst the teammates and me have lead to major improvements and expanded the site to provide several core features!

Wondernote is a single-page web application inspired by the cloud-storage app: Evernote. The core functionality of this project was completed over two-three weeks (encompassing user, session, note and notebook functionality). Users are allowed to make an account, create notes (include rich-text editing), and sort their notebooks (notebooks consist of notes). Wondernote provides an elegant way to store all your information in the single page app by using drawers and sidebars to store information.

As the person tasked with building a full stack application from scratch, I thought this project seemed overly ambitious. Each of the condensed materials that we learned in App Academy in the past 7 weeks needed to be combined together to create this full project.

Skeptical at first, I decided to take this process one step at a time. I built the Rails framework and created the basic endpoints for an auth login. I pushed forward and made calls to the endpoint through the Redux flow when making CRUD actions to the backend. I implemented CSS and animations to make the process smoother. I spent more time revising the UI of the application and gave it a theme of my own. The end result: an application that had similar functionality as Evernote!

Smart Rocket is a simple Javascript demonstration which handles finding a path from a source and a target. The concept is for the rockets to break after hitting a barrier and fire rockets traveling in the opposite direction before collision. Once a rocket finally reaches its target, the Smart Rocket is formed. It knows the direction to get to the target and travels the path to reach the target.

This project represents one of my first personal projects as a developer. Despite the simplicity of the demonstration, there were some interesting concepts used to make this project run smoothly. I used a tree to create a history of the vector directions that the rockets have taken. When the colliding rocket finally hits the target, a Smart Rocket is created. The colliding rocket’s direction of travel is saved in each parent node, thus resulting in a list of vectors the rockets took to reach its target.

There are several ways to improve Smart Rocket. Each rocket after collision creates random sub-rockets traveling in random directions. It would improve efficiency if we reduce the randomness and make it travel in slight deviations of a known path. Another interesting concept is to create traits of its ancestors through some level of machine learning. There are a lot of interesting directions to take this project!

DOMnoy is a project centered around creating a library that emulates jQuery. This tool is known to simplify a lot of common tasks in Javascript by providing functions that developers can use with small lines of code.

The purpose of DOMnoy is to understand how popular libraries are created and the costs that might be associated with using these tools. Although jQuery makes the code much simpler, it was interesting to find out that most of the common features in the library can be utilized through Vanilla Javascript.

DOMnoy currently supports several similar functions that jQuery has. Some of the features are searching through the HTML DOM for elements, manipulating HTML elements, adding/removing styling elements, appending strings, and setting attributes.

Amazon DSP (Demand-Side Platform) is a sophisticated advertising platform that allows advertisers to programmatically buy display, video, and audio ads both on and off Amazon. It provides advertisers with the tools to reach a wide audience through Amazon's extensive network of websites and apps, as well as third-party exchanges. With Amazon DSP, advertisers can leverage Amazon's rich shopper insights to target audiences more effectively, optimize their campaigns in real-time, and measure performance with detailed reporting.

As a Senior Frontend Developer at Amazon, I excelled in the role of Tech Lead, where I successfully managed and mentored a team that ranged of a multitude of engineers. My leadership ensured timely project delivery while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. By cultivating strong cross-functional relationships with Product Managers and UX/UI Designers, I drove innovative solutions that adhered to project timelines. My ability to guide and inspire my team, coupled with my commitment to collaboration, played a crucial role in advancing our projects and achieving our goals.

RecruitiFi is an innovative startup focused on bridging the gap between hiring managers and recruiting agencies. As a developer at RecruitiFi, I was part of a dynamic and cohesive team responsible for managing the core functionalities of the application, including frontend, backend, testing, and database tasks. Our team successfully overhauled previous versions of the site and introduced a new product feature, TALK Talent.

The quality of our work at RecruitiFi was evident in both the application's enhancements and our personal development. My involvement in both frontend and backend development significantly broadened my technical expertise. Additionally, collaborating on major product features fostered strong bonds within our team, enabling us to effectively tackle complex challenges and drive innovation.

App Academy, with locations in San Francisco and New York, is a top-tier coding school renowned for its intensive 12-week program. This highly acclaimed curriculum is meticulously designed to equip students with a robust foundation in technology and coding, effectively launching their careers in tech. By progressively building on each concept, the program shapes students into well-rounded and proficient developers. Given its demanding nature, selecting students who are most likely to thrive is crucial.

My role at App Academy was pivotal in launching my career as a Software Developer. Being involved in the interview process not only solidified my understanding of coding concepts but also enhanced my communication skills, enabling me to articulate complex ideas effectively. It was fascinating to observe the diverse problem-solving approaches and thought processes of prospective students, highlighting the variety in learning styles and cognitive approaches.

The ongoing programs at App Academy facilitated growth for both the students and myself, enhancing our capabilities as developers. It was incredibly rewarding to witness the transformation of admitted students over the months as they evolved and matured in their thinking, ultimately becoming integral members of the tech community. Seeing their progress reinforced the importance of a strong foundational education in technology.

The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is the project management organization for the New York City government, overseeing thousands of projects involving libraries, courts, and other civic facilities.

In my role as a Project Manager, I specialized in addressing water contamination issues at the groundwater level. Successful project execution required coordination across various departmental divisions, including engineering audits, accounting, client relations, and labor teams. Each group brought distinct values and objectives, requiring a comprehensive understanding of their diverse perspectives. My primary responsibility was to facilitate effective communication and collaboration among these stakeholders, ensuring that all parties were aligned and informed about the necessary steps for achieving success in their respective areas.

This role significantly enhanced my communication and management skills, providing invaluable experience in project management. At DDC, I had the opportunity to learn from a team of highly successful project managers, equipping me with transferable skills that are applicable in any professional setting. I am grateful for the knowledge and expertise I gained during my time at DDC.

App Academy, located both in San Francisco and New York, is a highly rated coding school designed to help its students learn tech and coding in a rigid, comprehensive 12-week program. The curriculum is known to help students kick start their tech careers by providing strong foundational knowledge while building on each concept to round out a qualified developer. The curriculum is not catered to every learning type, and it became increasingly important to select the right students who would succeed in this course.

Enrolling in App Academy marked a pivotal transition in my career towards web development. It was undoubtedly one of the most challenging yet rewarding educational experiences I've undertaken. The curriculum condensed over 1,000 hours of web development concepts into just three months, testing my ability to rapidly and efficiently absorb new information. Successfully completing this rigorous program stands as one of my proudest achievements.

The community at App Academy played a crucial role in my development. Daily pair programming with fellow students allowed me to experience diverse learning styles and refine my skills in teaching, adapting, and collaborating to meet daily objectives. In such an intensive environment, mutual support was essential. We fostered a collective mindset, emphasizing collaboration over competition. The friendships I formed at App Academy continue to be a valuable part of my professional network.

Grove School of Engineering at the City College of New York is known for its engineering, where this school provides excellent academic and research opportunities.

My journey at CCNY can be categorized into two key areas: academic excellence and personal development. Academically, I thrived in the Environmental Engineering curriculum, participated in graduate-level courses, engaged in research programs, and graduated with a commendable 3.5 GPA. However, it was the interactions with my peers and mentors that truly enriched my experience. I encountered brilliant minds that challenged my perspectives and fostered a deep appreciation for learning.

Throughout my college years, I developed essential social and leadership skills. My involvement with the South Asian Talent Club and the National Society of Professional Engineers allowed me to take on administrative roles where I effectively communicated and managed teams. These experiences underscored the importance of collaboration in achieving success in group projects.

My time at CCNY was invaluable, helping me forge strong connections with peers and fueling my passion for lifelong learning. The skills and relationships I developed during this period have been instrumental in shaping my personal and professional journey.