University of Pittsburgh, School of Computing and Information, Advised by Prof. Dmitriy Babichenko

• Conducted user interviews with 10+ college students to identify pain points in budgeting; translated insights into high-fidelity wireframes and interactive Figma prototype.
• Designed and developed a responsive web application (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) that enables students to track expenses, categorize spending, and set savings goals in real time.
• Deployed live application and published source code + case study Live: https://rhythmd22.github.io/Financier/
• Iterated into a polished public-facing version, Magnate (https://rhythmd22.github.io/Magnate/), now used as a general-purpose budgeting tool with enhanced UI/UX.

• Optimized workflows through team collaboration to achieve operational goals and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Managed multiple responsibilities in fast-paced environments, adhering to schedules, protocols, and health/safety standards.

• Collaborated on diverse roles to maintain seamless operations during peak periods, demonstrating time management and coordination.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by following health and safety protocols while meeting delivery deadlines under pressure.

• Analyzed user feedback and created wireframes/prototype proposing improvements to reduce UI clutter and enhance navigation.

• Conducted user research with students; created high-fidelity Figma prototype and built a mobile-first web app showing real-time shuttle locations, arrival times, and route status.
• Deployed live application and published source code + case study Live: https://smartshuttle.vercel.app

• The Guardian's Legacy: Wrote and programmed a choice-driven fantasy narrative in Twine.
• Archibald & the Steel Monolith: Co-wrote and programmed a fantasy/sci-fi story with custom minigames in Twine.