Hey, I'm Michael!

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A Bit About Me

During my last semester as an Information Technology & Systems major, I was matched with Siliconvalley4U for my senior capstone project to build a web tool for the company. Despite having limited coding experience initially, I quickly became our team lead and learned on the fly how to work with JSON, Firebase, and Java. This experience sparked my interest in programming, leading me to switch careers and join the company as an apprentice after graduating.

Since then, I've had the opportunity to contribute to unique startup projects and have grown a full-stack skill set. I now teach coding classes to kids at Siliconvalley4U while working part-time at Nexclap, an e-learning platform startup.

This journey has helped me discover my passion, expand my technical skills, and fuel my continuous drive to learn. Looking ahead, I'm excited to continue my career growth and work on some cool projects!

About me

My Skills

Python

JavaScript

Java

HTML

CSS

React

Flask

Google Cloud Platform

Firebase

NoSQL

SQL

PostgreSQL

Docker

PyTest

Git

My Portfolio

Below are some of the projects and works I've been involved in

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Nexclap - eLearning Platform Startup

Leading the development of Nexclap 2.0, integrating new features for a second launch to enhance the education, networking and recruitment experience for students and recruiters

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Yatsys

A prototype focused on facial and emotion recognition, part of a larger initiative to enable real-time alert dispatch for parents of children with disabilities

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Valentine's Card Website

A personal project combining JavaScript and CSS animations to craft a personalized Valentine's Day card - polaroid pics, music, and confetti included 🎉

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Coding Instructor Work

Python 2A Course: DSA

Data structures and algorithms course material

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Introduction to APIs

Modules and Assignments

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Intro to Generative AI Course

Teaching 8th-grade advanced Python students topics of Neural Networks, NLP, and Generative AI

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Professional Experience

Nexclap - Software Developer

Jan 2024 - Present

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Remote - San Ramon, CA

  • Spearheading the expansion of an eLearning platform into an AI-enhanced social network designed to connect students with recruiters, utilizing Google Cloud for scalability, data management, and storage
  • Implementing a custom chatbot service using the OpenAI REST API & Python SDK with Flask for career and education advising
  • Developing an in-house video conference feature and recruiter hub to facilitate direct interaction between students and recruiters
  • Modernized development by migrating to a local PostgreSQL environment, using Docker for containerization, and integrating GitHub Actions for automatic deployment and CI/CD, saving hundreds of development hours and streamlining patch management

Siliconvalley4u - Coding Instructor

Jan 2023 - Present

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Remote - San Ramon, CA

  • Developing comprehensive course materials to mentor over 200 middle and high school students in data structures, algorithms, Python, Java, web development, and more
  • Self-taught introductory Generative AI & NLP principles to teach a semester long class, achieving a 95% student satisfaction rating
  • Conducting virtual class meetings with coordinated parent scheduling, boosting parent engagement by 30% through timely reminders and weekly progress reports

Yatsys - Software Developer

June 2023 - July 2023

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Remote - United States

  • Contributed to an agile team developing a prototype using Flask and Google Cloud technologies focused on facial and emotion recognition, part of a larger initiative to enable real-time alert dispatch for parents of children with disabilities
  • Assisted in developing custom deep learning models for personalized emotional cue recognition using TensorFlow.js and a Firebase-backend UI for user uploaded facial data, successfully meeting phase one requirements within a two-month timeline
  • Authored technical documentation outlining the architecture, providing development recommendations, and ensuring a successful hand-off for future work

DHL Supply Chain - Business Data Analyst Intern

June 2021 - July 2021

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Fort Worth, TX

  • Constructed a feasibility analysis model to examine warehouse inefficiencies, advancing the implementation of an RPA solution that reduced labor costs by 20%.
  • Utilized Power BI and Excel for visualization of labor planning and warehouse management data to aid in decision-making and enhanced data reliability.

Zen Distributions - Product Consultant

May 2020 - June 2020

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Dallas, TX

  • Established an effective distribution channel for medical masks for 14 critical access hospitals and pop-up clinics during a global supply chain crisis, ensuring a reliable supply of PPE when most needed.
  • Contributed to a 15% increase in sales by implementing a CRM system to improve order processing speeds and customer follow-up.

Kaizen Guest Properties - Co-Founder & Property Manager

Feb 2019 - Sept 2019

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Austin, TX

  • Co-founded a property management startup focused on providing fully furnished corporate housing and short-term leases.
  • Directed logistics for the entire property portfolio including four apartment units, one house, and a duplex, generating $75,000 in revenue over 4 months.