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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze user requirements and translate them into an efficient carpool application, utilizing Expo, React Native, and Firebase to streamline the coordination process and enhance user engagement.Analyzed and integrated Google APIs to optimize mapping functionality, providing accurate skewed location data for better user matching, resulting in improved visibility and an increase in successful carpool matches.Designed and implemented a filter algorithm based on time proximity, which reduced data complexity by 35%, allowing the system to highlight relevant users with similar schedules, ultimately improving system response and user satisfaction.Managed and maintained the backend architecture using Firebase, optimizing data storage and retrieval processes through effective database management, leading to a 30% improvement in response times and supporting better system scalability.

Leveraged systems thinking and cross-functional collaboration as a lead developer to design and implement multi-level game mechanics, optimizing real-time interactions and user experiences. Applied these same principles to analyze and improve system workflows, enhancing performance efficiency.Integrated an innovated audio-based cue system that dynamically adjusts AI enemy footsteps based on player proximity, applying real-time data analysis and system monitoring techniquesEnhanced script execution through targeted code refactoring, which involved analyzing and optimizing key algorithms to eliminate redundant calculations and streamline data processing. This improvement not only led to more responsive gameplay and reduced lag during critical game moments but also contributed to an overall smoother player experience, allowing for more complex interactions and real-time updates

Designed and developed an application that streamlines grocery list management by transforming items into weekly menu suggestions that accommodate dietary restrictions. Leveraging React Native, Firebase, and Azure, the app optimizes item usage while providing a clear visualization of requirements, ensuring a user-friendly experience.Developed a scheduled Firebase function that automatically cleans out expired refrigerator items located within structured documents for logged-in users, utilizing a cron job to execute data deletion at specified intervals. This function enhances database management by ensuring that outdated entries are removed efficiently, improving user experience and maintaining data integrity.Designed a robust user authentication flow using Firebase that enabled a personalized experience for signed-in users, while directing and guiding unauthenticated users to the registration screen. This strategic design significantly streamlined the onboarding experience and fortified security measures, aligning with industry best practices for user access control.

Education record

Associate'S Degree, Math And Science

B.S., Computer Science

A.S., Math And Science