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Hi, I'm Dara

Immersive Software Engineering Student

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Work Experience

Internship at Irish Department of Justice

Software Engineer

Jan 2025 - May 2025

  • Internship beginning in early 2025.

Internship at Becton, Dickinson and Company

Software Engineer

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Spearheaded the creation of a modern internal developer portal using React, Vite, and Tailwind CSS, enhancing UI and performance.
  • Led implementation of key features like upvote/downvote board for feature requests and interactive Grafana dashboard integration, increasing user engagement.
  • Optimized API performance by reducing calls and utilizing session storage, improving response times and efficiency.

Second Chapter

Co-Founder

Feb 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Developed a mobile app using Flutter for textbook trading within schools, allowing students to buy, sell, and trade books easily.
  • Built an asset management platform for schools to track, manage, and assign textbooks to students, streamlining resource management.
  • Accepted into the NDRC pre-accelerator program, gaining support and mentorship to further develop and scale the business.

Internship at KX

Software Engineer

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Developed a performance testing benchmark application that evaluated the company’s vector database product against competitors.
  • Gained experience scripting and developing applications using the Ubuntu OS and virtual machines.
  • Designed web-based documentation using Jupyter Notebooks and Markdown.

Internship at Mastercard

Software Engineer

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Developed interactive API-based applications using Python, FastAPI, and React.
  • Adhered to coding standards, updated documentation, and engaged in peer code reviews.
  • Performed and communicated effectively as part of a multinational team engaging in agile methodologies.

Script

Co-Founder

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Developed the Script Web Application MVP, including front-end, back-end, and visual design.
  • Awarded 10,000 Euro in preliminary funding from Tangent Incubator, Trinity College Dublin.
  • Gained experience pitching in front of large groups and working remotely.

Specs

Co-Founder

Mar 2020 – Jan 2022

  • Designed multiple functioning pairs of Specs Smart Glasses for dementia patients, including software development, physical design, and manufacturing.
  • Created video content to educate clients through the demonstration of the features of Specs.
  • Represented Ireland and SciFest at the International Science and Engineering Fair 2021 and Hong Kong GTYSB 2021.
  • Won multiple BT Young Scientist Awards, including Overall Runner-up 2022.

Personal Projects

Goblin Clothing

ReactReactTailwind CSSTailwind CSSMongoDBMongoDBAWSAWSStripeStripe

eCommerce site using React, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, MongoDB, AWS, and Stripe.

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Streetwise

PythonPythonSQLSQLFigmaFigmaGenAIGenAI

Application to help users avoid dangerous areas and find safer routes.

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Synergia

AWSAWSArduinoArduinoGrafanaGrafana3D Printing3D Printing

Motion-sensing device showing ideal heating times based on tracked activity patterns.

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Domain Price Comparator

ReactReactJavaScriptJavaScriptTailwind CSSTailwind CSS

App to search and compare domain prices from different providers eg. Namecheap and Register365

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Travel Map Visualiser

ReactReactReact LeafReact LeafTailwind CSSTailwind CSS

Website to plot and view my previous trips and future travel plans, built using React's Leaflet library

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Pizza Ranker

ReactReactTailwind CSSTailwind CSSFigmaFigma

Website to rank and review my favourite Pizza restaurants

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Commercial Web Development

My Web Development Portfolio Screenshot

My Web Development Portfolio

Showcasing my work in web development, featuring past projects, design services, and contact details.

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School Website Screenshot

School Website

Website for a primary school, showcasing events, announcements, and resources.

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Direct Drywall Website Screenshot

Direct Drywall Website

Website designed for Direct Drywall to showcase services and contact info.

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Local Artist Portfolio Website Screenshot

Local Artist Portfolio Website

A website for a local artist, showcasing pieces and providing contact and lesson details.

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SP Trucking Website Screenshot

SP Trucking Website

A website designed to showcase SP Trucking's services and fleet information.

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Kerry BER Website Screenshot

Kerry BER Website

A website for Kerry BER, a certified domestic BER assessor business.

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Local Photographer Portfolio Website Screenshot

Local Photographer Portfolio Website

A website for a local photographer, showcasing their favourite pieces and providing contact and sales details.

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Skills

Programming Languages

PythonJavaJavascriptTypescriptSQL (MySQL, SQLite)DartShell ScriptingC++Go

Web Development

ReactVue JSHTMLCSSJavaScriptDjangoMarkdownPHPFlutterVercelTailwind CSSEleventy

Modeling

SolidWorksFusion360Creality CR-10V3Prusa

Operating Systems

UbuntuMac OSRaspbianWindows 10 and 11

Hardware

ArduinoRaspberry Pi (4,3, ZeroW)PC AssemblyRP2040ESP8266ESP32

Editing

DaVinci ResolveGIMP