Hi, I'm Crason

I'm a software engineer with a strong foundation in software development, machine learning, and A.I. I enjoy solving challenging problems and building software that is both practical and well-crafted. I'm driven by work that delivers real, measurable impact while leveraging emerging technologies.

Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor's in Computer Science
  • Specialized in Software Engineering and Machine Learning / A.I.
  • Active member of the UCF AI Club, UCF Robotics Club, and Knight Hacks.

Sarasota High School

Cambridge International AS & A Levels

Experience

Hoveround Corporation

Jan 2024 – Present
Software Engineer
  • Spearheaded the complete overhaul of an internal web application, focusing on enhancing usability and performance.
  • Implemented modern design principles and technologies to revamp the UI, delivering a more intuitive and visually appealing experience.
  • Designed and implemented a relational database schema in MySQL to store and manage dynamic content, optimizing retrieval and scalability.

CRESME, UCF Medical School

Jan 2023 – Aug 2023
Software Engineer
  • Contributed to a tailored ASP.NET Core MVC web application as a member of the senior design team for the UCF Medical School.
  • Researched and integrated the open-source library ClosedXML, saving an estimated $5,000 annually in licensing fees.
  • Created REST APIs using C# and built responsive pages with Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
  • Engaged in daily stand-ups and Agile-based Scrum sprints using Jira and Kanban boards.
  • Maintained a GitHub CI/CD pipeline for a Microsoft SQL database and a production Azure web server.

Namaste NPC

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022
Junior Software Developer
  • Participated in the design and maintenance of an e-commerce website with user-friendly navigation and efficient checkout.
  • Assisted in developing a Content Management System (CMS) to streamline product listing updates for evolving client needs.
  • Researched project alternatives, complete with budget estimates and projected deadlines.

Projects

OpenAI Projects

Three web apps built on the OpenAI API — MoviePitch (generates synopsis, title, and DALL·E cover art from a one-line pitch), Albert (a ChatGPT + Firebase chatbot), and a fine-tuned restaurant delivery chatbot.

OpenAI API DALL·E Firebase

Pantry Project

A full-stack MERN application that offers nutritional cuisine recommendations based on current seasonal ingredient availability.

React Node.js Express MongoDB

Interactive University Website

A hierarchical university site emulating a real institution — compartmentalized data, club management, and access-restricted views for authenticated users, with Google Maps event tagging.

PHP MySQL JavaScript Google Maps API

Skills

Technology

Languages

C# JavaScript PHP HTML CSS SQL

Frameworks & Libraries

ASP.NET Core React Node.js Express Bootstrap jQuery

Databases

MySQL Microsoft SQL MongoDB

Tools & Platforms

Git Docker Azure Jira CI/CD Agile / Scrum

Certifications & Awards

Certifications

  • CWM Docker Certification
  • SDS Machine Learning & A.I. Certification (41 hours)
  • NRFSP Food Manager Certification

Awards

  • UCF President's Honor Roll
  • UnidosNow Outstanding Scholar