Hi, I'm
Erwin Laird
Software Engineer
I compute ideas.
Turning algorithms into innovation.
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I currently live in Austin, Texas. When I was 17 I joined the US Navy to serve and see the world.
Upon completion of my tour, I went to UT Austin where I earned my BA in Rhetoric and Japanese.
I flew straight to Japan and eventually passed the highest Japanese proficiency exam. Then, I found
a job at a local company as an International Business Developer. Later, I will become the
Project Coordinator for a software project, marking my entry into the tech world.
I made my back into the US to study Computer Science full-time at Oregon State. In summer 2023,
I interned at AWS in Seattle as a Software Development Engineer doing backend for a data export
pipeline. The dev team planned to use my code for production and the biz team published my wiki doc
for internal records. I finally earned my BS in June 2024.
In my free time, I read, do yoga, train at the gym, and swim in Barton Springs. I also love urban
hiking and going on trips abroad. And, being Pinoy, I am a rockstar at karaoke parties.
More About Me 
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APR — JUN 2024 |
Levrum Data Technologies For my Capstone class, I worked with an industry sponsor to build a data visualization platform for the fire and emergency service departments. I collaborated with my team, taking over an existing project and divided the tasks to overhaul the legacy ASP.NET codebase. I implemented a customizable and cost-effective solution for schema generation, executed rigorous unit tests, and conducted thorough code reviews on GitHub with fired up enthusiasm. |
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JUN — SEP 2023 |
Amazon Web Services I had the opportunity to design a data export pipeline using relevant cloud computing resources. I coded in Java, constructing classes such as POJO, request/response, DAO, and producer tasks. To ensure the robustness of the system, I conducted thorough unit tests. And finally, as part of knowledge sharing, I authored a wiki document accessible to the entire company. |
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APR 2007 — NOV 2022 |
Cyber Gadget Corporation I handled communication and collaboration between our Tokyo office and global partners, ensuring the seamless completion of project objectives. I also coordinated efforts across multiple teams, overseeing the translation of 130+ mockup screens and various assets into English. Furthermore, my responsibilities extended to interpreting during international meetings, fostering diplomatic relations among stakeholders and contributing to the project success. |
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Fallacious Animals Logical fallacies learning web app. Users navigate a zoo of animated creatures, each representing a specific fallacy, fostering an engaging learning experience. The app employs inclusive design principles and microservices, ensuring a seamless and accessible journey for users as they enhance their critical thinking skills. |
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Local Vibes Database-driven city ratings web app. It employs key entities such as Cities, Users, Ratings, Reviews, and Categories. Users can explore comprehensive city ratings based on specific criteria like cost of living, crime rate, housing, employment, schools, culture/amenities, and user ratings. |
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Find My Move Apartment mover mobile app UX design. It begins by generating accurate cost estimates for items to be moved. Users can then explore a curated list of moving companies and truck rental services tailored to their budget. Developed through user-centric approach, the app underwent iterative design based on feedback from both expert evaluations and user tests. |
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2024 Random Blog Everyone Will Read |
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2011 Random Blog That Everyone Definitely Will Read |
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