Kevin Yu
ResumeWork Experience
Software Developer at Conflict Analytics
Next.JS,
Azure,
LangChain,
Pinecone,
Python,
Selenium,
Web Security,
JWT
- Designed and developed a RAG AI-chatbot web application using Next.JS, OpenAI, and Pinecone
- Web scraped and vectorized 500+ law documents to implement RAG using Python and Selenium
- Created RESTful API endpoints to stream RAG-generated LLM responses using Next.JS and LangChain
- Configured an Azure VPS and set up the cloud network to deliver HTTP traffic to a Flask server
- Implemented JWT authentication for APIs and web services to prevent unauthorized access to resources
Software Developer at Distributive
React,
JavaScript,
HTML,
CSS,
UI/UX,
i18n,
a11y,
Playwright
- Collaborated with the CTO to architect two React applications to organize code modularity and re-usability
- Presented my work directly to the CEO, helping him attract leads such as Bell, Nokia, and Vector Institute
- Contributed to UI/UX design by improving HTML semantics and writing automated Playwright tests
- Added i18n and a11y attributes to support language localization and accessibility standards
Software Consultant at Smith School of Business
Next.JS,
TypeScript,
Zod,
SQLite,
Sequelize,
Docker,
Google Search API
- Built a privacy-focused, offline, Next.JS application to manage student profiles in an SQLite database
- Used React Hook Form and Zod to allow professors to upload their class CSV files into the application
- Utilized Google Search API and ProxyCurl to find LinkedIn URLs and fetch public student information
- Recruited a developer and delegated workloads to Dockerize the application, enabling smooth deployment
Software Engineering Intern at PwC
Angular,
.NET6,
MySQL,
HTML,
CSS
- Developed an internal file-sharing web application using Angular, serving 7,800 employees
- Created dynamic email templates using .NET6, HTML, and CSS, reducing manual email creation
- Wrote pre-deployment SQL scripts to automatically update email templates whenever changes were made
Co-Founder, CTO at Ivory OMS
React,
Node.js,
Firebase,
Express,
PM2,
R-Pi,
Git
- Created a React-based order management system for four restaurants, reducing service time by 60%
- Implemented error monitoring for printer failures using Firebase, improving error detection and debugging
- Developed a Node.js script on an R-Pi to print to a thermal printer, reducing order creation time by 98.3%
- Adapted to evolving client requirements by using Git’s cherry-pick command to select implemented features
Hackathons
LeafHack uses computer vision to assess plant health in real time, helping homeowners take quick action for a thriving garden. Users can store images in a personal database. Beyond disease detection, it offers personalized tips and fosters a community of sustainability enthusiasts, making plant care easier and more engaging.
Mind Hack is a web app that leverages OpenAI to provide step-by-step actions for improving mental health and productivity. It offers curated suggestions on what to focus on next, helping users build better habits and maintain progress with AI-driven guidance for a healthier and more efficient mindset.
Link Hack is a web application used to help academic staff and students validate the reliability of their potential sources. LinkHack uses Natural Language Processing to summarize the contents of any website. In addition, it uses Beautiful Soup to scrape the article for relevant data and formats it into MLA format.
MoneyHack is a financial advice and budgeting web app designed to help users improve financial literacy. It analyzes monthly statements, salary, age, and debt to provide personalized insights on spending, investing, and saving. By offering actionable guidance, MoneyHack empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions and build long-term stability.
Minute Tutor is a web app that connects tutors with students for instant one-on-one support. Tutors can post session ads, and students can join active Zoom rooms for quick help. It bridges the gap between students needing affordable tutoring and tutors seeking extra income, making learning more accessible and efficient.
Cook Hack is a recipe web app that simplifies the decision and planning process of cooking at home. The app implements computer vision to scan and identify ingredients from your camera and provides a list of recipes and step-by-step instructions for cooking those dishes.
Note Hack is a note-sharing web app that's sole purpose is to encourage others to share and collaborate together through digital note-sharing. The app implements Firebase services allowing personalized student profiles to upload, update and delete notes they want to share with others.