Introduction
Hello, I’m Devin! I’m a senior at Oregon State University, pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science. I’ve always been interested in technology, from taking apart remote control cars as a child to building websites and apps in my free time as an adult. My goal is to gain experience scaling SaaS businesses and eventually build a startup.
Timezone and/or location
Currently located in Bangalore, India (IST)Kids, pets, hobbies, sports, games, activities, shows, etc
No kids but would like to have 2 daughters some day. Currently in a grind period of life, so don’t find myself with much time for hobbies. But when I am not studying or working, I am either at the gym, learning Spanish, or listening to podcasts. My favorite shows are The Wire and Californication.What got you started with computers or software?
Engineering runs in my family—my grandfather was a mathematician and mechanical engineer, and my uncle is a software engineer. I’ve always been fascinated by how technology can transform reality and improve life in countless ways.
Your journey with OSU I began my educational journey as Lane Community in Eugene, Oregon. From there, I transferred into OSU as a Junior in 2022.Current job or internship
I haven’t had an official job as a software engineer yet, but I recently started an internship at Commenda, a SaaS company that assists with entity incorporation and tax compliance. They are a Seattle-based company with a home office in Bangalore, India, where I currently reside.
Favorite technologiesI’m particularly passionate about web development, with Next.js, Nest.js, and React being my favorite tools. I enjoy using Next.js for its seamless integration of server-side rendering, making web applications efficient and scalable. I enjoy working with Nest.js for its support building server-side applications with TypeScript. Together, these technologies enable me to quickly build full-stack applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and buttery UX.
Favorite listed projects (in this course) and why
I’m particularly excited about exploring LLM’s at the edge, as well as my own project proposal to create a language learning vocabulary app. Being passionate about Spanish, I’ve noticed many of the existing tools in this space are lacking in effectiveness. I’m thrilled at the opportunity to collaborate and build a fully-fledged app as a team, addressing these gaps and providing a more engaging and effective learning experience.