about me

hi, i'm james aliev, a computer engineering student specializing in building user-friendly, scalable applications.

my focus is on designing intuitive interfaces and innovative solutions that blend technology and creativity.

outside of school & work, i enjoy exploring 3D design, experimenting with emerging tech, and creating personal projects.

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upcoming internships

Alphawave Semi

Physical Design Engineer

05/25 – 09/25

to be determined...

will be updated throughout the internship...

experience

Bank of Montreal

Junior Software Developer

05/24 – 09/24

Angular, TS/JS, Python, AWS, Apache Kafka, Node.js, Symfony, Drupal

Designed and implemented an online platform allowing users to deploy and manage Kafka topics, access controls, and data schemas, removing the need for a CLI, utilizing Angular, Node.js, Symfony, and Drupal.

Created and optimized Python scripts to proactively monitor Apache Kafka connectors, automating real-time alerts and enhancing operational efficiency across the team management.

Played a pivotal role in migrating BMO’s internal Kafka streams from EC2 to ECS, resulting in around a 20% improvement in system performance and a reduction in operational costs.

Expert Geophysics

Engineering Intern

05/23 – 09/23

C, 3D Printing, FreeCAD, Fusion360

Developed and tested software in C for airborne magnetic field monitoring systems, ensuring optimal perfor- mance through meticulous design and testing procedures in critical operations.

Conducted tests on components like the console, current generator, and power supply, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability.

Analyzed and enhanced the structural integrity of magnetometer mounting components, implementing 3D- printed designs that increased the safety factor by 33

awards and certifications

BMO InnoV8 Hackathon

1st Place

06/24

Angular, Node.js, Figma

Secured 1st place at the BMO Innov8 Hackathon, with over 300 BMO employees participated, with 30 teams competing.

Developed an innovative solution for a financial technology challenge, showcasing advanced problem-solving and technical skills.

Amazon Web Services

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

10/21 – 10/27

EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM policies, VPC, RDS, DynamoDB

Secured AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and terminology.

Developed and managed cloud infrastructure using AWS services such as EC2, S3, and Lambda, ensuring efficient and scalable solutions for various applications.

Conducted cost analysis and optimization using AWS Cost Explorer and Trusted Advisor, reducing operational expenses and enhancing resource utilization.

Re-certified in September 2024.