hi derek here 👋

20-year software enginer from nyc

undergrad @ RPI majoring in CS & ITWS

I like to develop full-stack, drink tea, go the gym, read manga, and play video games.

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Rennselaer Center for Open Source (RCOS) - YACS
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

Rennselaer Center for Open Source (RCOS) - YACS

Fullstack Developer

  • •Built frontend features with Vue.js for class scheduling and selection interface
  • •Developed Python scraping algorithm to automate semester data collection into PostgreSQL
  • •Integrated Google Calendar API allowing for efficient transferring of schedule data
Rennselaer Center for Open Source (RCOS) - Open Circuits
Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

Rennselaer Center for Open Source (RCOS) - Open Circuits

Frontend Developer

  • •Utilized TypeScript to develop circuit components and logic gates for a popular open-source website circuit designer, enhancing design flexibility and user customization capabilities
RPI Student Success
Aug 2022 - May 2024

RPI Student Success

Admin Assistant

  • •Collaborated with the administration on projects and actively contributed to office operations, effectively coordinating and streamlining workflow processes
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Aug 2022 - May 2026

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science - BS

Dual Major in Computer Science and Information Technology & Web Sciences

Brooklyn Latin School
2018 - 2022

Brooklyn Latin School

International Baccalaureate Diploma

my projects.

LineupX

LineupX

Open Source Social Media Page for Lineups, designed for gamers to share and learn lineups from their favorite FPS games

ReactTypescriptTailwindCSSNodeExpressMongoDBDocker
Guess the Item

Guess the Item

Real-time Category Based Guessing Game that allows users to compete in live multiplayer matches

ReactTypescriptTailwindCSSNodeSupabase
Wayk (HACKRPI 2024)

Wayk (HACKRPI 2024)

Google Maps but for walking, a walking-focused navigation app that helps users find and navigate safer walking routes.

React NativeTypescriptExpoSupabaseGemini Flash 1.5
Engrave
Instructor's Choice Award• Software Design & Documentation (CSCI 4440)

Engrave

L2 AI Powered Language Learning App that uses spaced repetition through a quizlet style card swiping system

React NativeTypescriptGrok 1.5FirebaseExpo
Manhwa Release Bot

Manhwa Release Bot

Discord Bot that automatically tracks and notifies users of new Manhwa releases across multiple platforms

Python