About Me
Who I am
Hi, I'm Alex! I'm a third-year computer science student at York University, currently working as a co-op software engineer at Vena Solutions.
I enjoy building software that helps people and organizations achieve their goals. Whether it's refining UI details or improving performance behind the scenes, I find satisfaction in solving problems that make a tangible difference for users. I prioritize reliability, maintainability, and ease of use in all of my work as a developer.
Previously, I worked at Info-Tech Research Group, where I gained my first hands-on experience developing software alongside experienced developers in a professional environment. Combined with my current co-op at Vena Solutions, these experiences have shaped my understanding of how software is planned, built, and maintained in the industry.
In my spare time, I enjoy cycling, gaming, tinkering with electronics, reading, and working out.
Career
Where I've studied & worked
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Honours, Co-op)
York University · Lassonde School of Engineering
Sep 2023 — May 2028 (Expected)
Grade: 8.92 out of 9.0
Awards: Member of the Dean's Honour Roll (from 2024-2025)
Relevant Courses: Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Data Structures and Algorithms, Advanced OOP, Database Systems, Operating Systems, Computer Organization, Software Tools
Experience
Software Engineer
Vena Solutions · Co-op
May 2026 — Present
Software Developer
Info-Tech Research Group · Co-op
Jan 2026 — Apr 2026
- Developed and maintained full-stack web applications using Ruby on Rails, Stimulus, Cube.js, and MySQL.
- Created and tested LLM prompts via Latitude and internal APIs to generate AI insights for company projects.
- Led several presentations to 60+ team members, discussing feature implementations and AI-assisted development techniques using Claude Code.
- Authored detailed company documentation, including guides and technical references, to reduce onboarding times and improve development practices.
Full Stack Developer
Codeva · Internship
Jul 2025 — Dec 2025
- Proposed and led the implementation of a organization-wide new Git workflow, successfully improving collaboration and development efficiency.
- Developed responsive front-end UI components for the Codeva website, ensuring an optimal experience across all devices and screen sizes.
- Set up the organization's initial back-end API architecture, supporting key features and project objectives.
- Conducted research to assess potential database improvements and guide technical decisions.
Robotics & UI/UX Developer
FIRST Robotics Canada (Team 8349)
Feb 2021 — Jun 2022
- Programmed control software in Python and Java for two competition robots, helping the team qualify in the 2021 Ontario District Championships.
- Contributed to the UI/UX design and wire-framing of a mobile app prototype developed as part of a collaboration with a local highschool.
Skills
What I've worked with
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Tools & Platforms
Databases & APIs
Projects
What I've built
LucidFlow
A web-based journaling application designed to help users capture and organize their thoughts over time.
EECS 3421 - RentFaster Database
A custom-built database supporting the core functionality of the RentFaster.ca rental platform. Built in a team of 5 as the final project for my Database Systems course at York University.
More projects on my GitHub.
GitHub Profile