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Software Engineer Intern — FinTech Billing Assistance Experience

Dublin, Ireland·Engineering

• Built the full frontend for an automated payment matching system, surfacing invoice-to-transaction match confidence tiers to guide cash application workflows.
• Collaborated with backend engineers to integrate a two-phase weighted scoring model, translating complex signal logic into a clear, actionable UI.
• Worked cross-functionally with stakeholders to align the UI on automated vs. manual review flows.

• React
• TypeScript
• Java

Software Engineer Intern — FinTech Billing Communications

Dublin, Ireland·Engineering

• Took on on-call responsibilities alongside senior engineers, monitoring production systems and responding to live incidents.
• Built and enhanced distributed backend systems using Kafka, HBase, and Vitess, leveraging AWS SQS and S3 within billing infrastructure.
• Independently scoped and delivered enhancements to an internal billing communications tool I originally built, consistently taking on self-assigned work beyond core responsibilities.
• Recognised by management for exceeding software engineer expectations through fast delivery, proactive ownership, and clear cross-functional communication.

• Java
• Kafka
• HBase
• Vitess
• AWS SQS
• AWS S3

Algorithms Workshop — Invite-only

Google Dublin·Programs & Awards

• Selected for an invite-only workshop at Google's Dublin office on technical interview strategy and algorithmic problem-solving.
• Solved a workshop problem with an optimal solution, recognised on the spot for algorithm efficiency.
• Placed top 20 in the day's coding assessment, earning selection into an extended series of Algorithm Workshops.

Startup School Participant

Paris, France·Programs & Awards

• Selected to attend Y Combinator Startup School in Paris, a program for the world's most ambitious early-stage founders and builders.
• Connected with top founders, investors, and operators from across the global startup ecosystem.

Freelance Software Developer

Remote·Engineering

• Designing and developing custom applications for clients, focusing on performance and user experience.
• Collaborating directly with clients to gather requirements and deliver tailored technical solutions.

Lab Tutor

Dublin, Ireland·Teaching & Mentoring

• Tutored 100+ undergraduate students in computer programming labs covering foundational programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Supported learning through guided explanations, code reviews, and one-on-one assistance to strengthen programming fundamentals.

BGN Hackathon — Built VoicePath

Google Dublin·Programs & Awards

• Co-built VoicePath, an AI-powered productivity app converting voice input into structured task hierarchies and flowcharts using Gemini for contextual parsing.
• Integrated Firebase and BigQuery for real-time analytics, giving users progress tracking and task insights.
• Presented to Google engineers and industry judges, earning positive feedback on innovation and real-world use.

• React
• TypeScript
• Gemini
• Firebase
• Google Cloud

Software Engineer Intern — FinTech Billing Communications

Dublin, Ireland·Engineering

• Developed and deployed a production-ready internal tool to streamline billing-related communications between HubSpot employees and customers, projected to improve operational efficiency by ~25%.
• Applied comprehensive testing and leveraged CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable, production-ready releases.
• Produced an onboarding video for the tool, aiding adoption and reducing ramp-up time for new users.

• Java
• React
• CI/CD

Content Creator — PKodes

Dublin, Ireland·Content Creation

• Growing a channel of ~2k subscribers and 135k+ views: mock FAANG-style interviews with engineers from Apple, Meta, Google, and Netflix, plus system design deep dives and the SWE journey.

AI Tester

Remote·Engineering

• Applied reinforcement learning techniques to optimise AI models, using structured prompting and targeted feedback to improve accuracy, alignment, and adaptability.

• Reinforcement Learning
• Prompt Engineering

Robotics Mentor

Dublin, Ireland·Teaching & Mentoring

• Introduced young children to robotics, teaching how robots function and how to build their own using LEGO.
• Guided students in exploring coding through CodeBlocks, making complex concepts approachable and fun.

Customer Experience Leader

Dublin, Ireland·Leadership

• Maintained a high level of customer experience, handling conflicts effectively while upholding service and quality standards.

Team Leader

Dublin, Ireland·Leadership

• Managed a matchday team: training staff, allocating roles, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety procedures.
• Handled stock takes, inventory management, and sales recording during matchdays.