Darnell Garcia

Developing and maintaining web application features for the Pawformace product using TypeScript, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Docker, and AWS.

Architected an end-to-end agentic collaboration platform for Microsoft 365 using Declarative Agents, Agent Harness, Teams, and Azure, delivering a functional MVP in 9 weeks. Developed reactive and proactive AI workflows and improved platform reliability through monitoring, testing, and compliance.

Created 15+ structured hiring documents and developed 3 standardised operating procedures to improve the technical hiring pipeline. Produced research and analysis documents to support data-driven hiring decisions.

Engineered SouthLink marketplace and cross-border payment infrastructure, integrating Chimoney and Sharetribe APIs with Interledger Open Payments standards. Developed 30+ frontend components and contributed to backend development, configuring Docker and deploying services in GCP.

Extended an internal LLM workflow to support PowerPoint, improving summarisation of presentation changes. Engineered new backend algorithms and workflows using C# and TypeScript, expanding coverage to 90% of common scenarios.

Engineered SouthLink marketplace and cross-border payment infrastructure, integrating Chimoney and Sharetribe APIs with Interledger Open Payments standards. Developed and maintained frontend components and contributed to backend development.

Spearheaded technical integrations of cross-border payment and home-booking platforms, boosting operational efficiency via automation. Led development of system requirements and technical documentation, securing $150K USD in grant funding.

Led UX research initiatives, including interviews and usability tests, and redesigned the company's intranet landing page, resulting in a 20% improvement in user engagement. Developed wireframes and prototypes using Figma.

Developed a Python-based B2B AI search tool, reducing data processing time by 85% for sales prospecting. Designed architecture flows for payment gateway APIs and created scalable backend systems.

Enhanced the responsiveness of web and mobile applications by 95%, improving user satisfaction and load times. Worked with React, Vite, and TypeScript to implement core functionality.

Communicated and conducted technical interviews with 10+ clients and prospects daily, maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to feature architecture.

Grade: 3.46/4.3

Activities and societies: Relevant Coursework: Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Web Programming, Computer Networking, Databases

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an expected graduation in October 2026. Maintained a GPA of 3.46 out of 4.3.

Completed virtual experience programs with Wells Fargo, Lyft, and Electronic Arts, focusing on software engineering tasks.