William Kennedy

Computer Engineering grad from Queen's University, excelling in full-stack development. Passionate about programming, problem-solving, and automation. Eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects.

Freelance Web Developer (September 2023 - Current):

• Specialized in Shopify, creating custom liquid components and responsive UIs to meet client needs.

Full Stack Developer at CarbonGraph (Remote), Toronto, ON (January 2022 - April 2023):

• Led front-end development in the redesign of the graph model product, utilizing PostgreSQL, Express, React, and Node, contributing to the company's recognition in Foresight's Canada's Top 50 "Most Investable" Clean-Tech Firms.
• Implemented multi-tenant authentication systems, enhancing site-wide security with cookies and JWT tokens.
• Engineered and tested APIs using TRPC.IO, improving type safety and optimizing backend-frontend communication.
• Gained expertise in AWS ECS through deploying containers, creating Lambda functions, and troubleshooting API logs.

Automation Engineering Intern at Rio Tinto, Kitimat, BC (May 2021 - August 2021):

• Collaborated with the automation team to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the aluminum smelting plant using cutting-edge industrial technology.
• Led a $200,000 summer project, integrating industrial machine vision into the anode production line, automating the evaluation of anode stems for visual deformities.
• Successfully navigated an extended strike with limited resources, maintaining project deadlines through dedication and extended hours.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Queen's University