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Software developer in Ontario. I like building things that automate boring work, ship real products, and actually get used by people.

ReactNext.jsNode.jsTypeScriptPythonOpenAIn8nSupabaseMongoDBDockerLuaC++ ReactNext.jsNode.jsTypeScriptPythonOpenAIn8nSupabaseMongoDBDockerLuaC++
// about

I'm a developer who cares about
what actually ships.

I'm finishing up an Honours BTech in Software Development at Seneca Polytechnic. Most of my time goes into building full-stack apps, AI automation systems, and tools that replace manual work for real businesses.

Right now I'm working at Job Buddy, building a platform that helps construction companies manage their entire workflow. Before that I was at T4R.org automating ad operations and vendor management.

I also build stuff on the side. I've shipped a Roblox game, built client websites, and I'm always working on something new.

Location
North York, ON
Currently
Software Dev @ Job Buddy
Education
Seneca Polytechnic, BTech
Languages
English, French, Russian
// experience

Where I've worked

2025 - Now

Software Developer

Job Buddy (Joda Development)
  • Building full-stack features for a platform that construction companies use daily to manage quotes, invoices, and project workflows
  • Set up automation systems with n8n and Gumloop that cut down hours of manual work
  • Plugged in LLM APIs to auto-generate job summaries, process documents, and handle internal workflows
  • Designed the backend APIs and database schemas for client and project data
  • Built internal dashboards that contractors actually use to manage their jobs
Full-StackAI/LLMn8nGumloopAPI DesignSupabase
Apr 2022 - Now

Sales & Platform Operations

T4R.org
  • Built scripts and automation tools to process ad requests and vendor data
  • Set up AI workflows to summarize vendor messages and categorize incoming leads
  • Automated reporting pipelines using APIs and workflow tools
  • Ran digital ad campaigns through Google Ad Manager
AutomationAI WorkflowsAPIsGoogle Ad Manager
Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

Software Developer

Itinza
  • Developed a web application used by travel advisors to manage client itineraries and trip planning
  • Built the platform using Vue.js, Nuxt, and MongoDB to support dynamic itinerary creation and data storage
  • Designed interfaces that let advisors organize travel plans, schedules, and trip details for clients
  • Implemented backend data structures and API integrations for managing itinerary data
  • Helped deliver a production-ready application used for managing travel planning workflows
Vue.jsNuxtMongoDBAPIsProduct Development
// education

Honours Bachelor of Technology

Seneca Polytechnic / Software Development
Graduating 2028
Software ArchitectureOOPDatabasesAlgorithmsSystems Design
// work

Things I've built

01

AI Customer Support Bot

Built an AI chatbot with Node.js and OpenAI that handles ticket classification, generates responses, and knows when to escalate to a human. Connected it to internal knowledge bases so it actually gives useful answers.

Node.jsOpenAINLPChatbot
02

Spin Streamer

A multiplayer Roblox game I built with another developer. We used Rojo to sync Roblox Studio with VS Code and GitHub so we could actually work like real engineers. Has progression systems, reward mechanics, and a full custom UI.

LuaRoblox StudioRojoGitHubMultiplayer
03

kimvu.design

Designed and shipped a production website for an interior designer. Worked directly with the client through multiple design iterations. Fully responsive with custom layouts, asset integration, and clean navigation.

HTML/CSSJavaScriptResponsiveDesign
04

Job Buddy Platform

The main product I work on. A full business management platform for construction companies. Handles quoting, invoicing, scheduling, and client communication. I built core features across the entire stack.

ReactNode.jsSupabasen8nVercel
05

T4R Ad Operations Tools

Internal tooling I built to automate the ad operations workflow at T4R.org. Scripts that process vendor data, categorize leads with AI, and generate reports automatically instead of doing it by hand.

PythonAPIsAIGoogle Ad Manager
06

This Portfolio

You're looking at it. Hand-coded with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JS. Particle canvas background, custom typing animation, scroll reveals, 3D card tilts, and a tech marquee. No frameworks, no templates.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptCanvas
// stack

What I work with

Languages

C++
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
SQL
Lua
HTML
CSS

Frameworks & Tools

Node.js
Express
React
Next.js
REST APIs
Supabase
MongoDB

AI & Automation

OpenAI API
LLM Integrations
AI Pipelines
n8n
Gumloop
Chatbots
Prompt Engineering

DevOps & Platforms

Git
GitHub
Docker
Linux
Postman
Vercel
Roblox Studio
Rojo
// vibes

What I listen to

I code better with music on. Here's what's been on repeat.

Music keeps me locked in during long coding sessions. Lots of J. Cole, Kendrick, Mac Miller, and old school hip-hop.
Hip-Hop Rap Conscious Rap Old School Boom Bap West Coast
// contact

Let's talk.

Got a project, job opportunity, or just want to chat? I'm always down to connect.

Say hello