ZGen Tech
May 2018 - August 2019
Junior Software Engineer
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A streamlined research tool that significantly enhanced our team's ability to swiftly acquire knowledge on-demand, proving to be an invaluable asset in our quest for information efficiency.
An Introduction
Originally conceived as an internal resource for our team, this unnamed tool quickly revealed its worth as a 'research assistant,' revolutionizing the way individuals sourced and compiled information. Its ability to streamline the research process has proven to be an indispensable asset, not just for me, but for the entire organization, enhancing our collective knowledge acquisition and efficiency.
Skill Breakdown
[ Frontend ]
43%
[ Backend ]
78%
[ Database ]
64%
[ Other ]
34%
Major Technologies and Concepts Used
[ Frontend ]
HTML
CSS
Javascript
[ Backend ]
Python
Flask
[ Database ]
MongoDB
GraphQL
[ Other ]
API Creation
Networking
Scrapy
A humble assistant that evolved into a formidable powerhouse of efficiency.
This project, despite its seemingly straightforward requirements, emerged as a fascinating and invaluable technological asset that benefited every member of our organization. The concept of data curation was not groundbreaking in itself. Yet, this tool transcended its initial premise by meticulously sifting through all available sources of information at the time—videos, websites, and images—to deliver the most pertinent results for any given query.
Its ability to distill and present relevant information from a diverse array of media made it an indispensable resource in our information-gathering toolkit.
What began as a straightforward tool for research gathering quickly became a cornerstone in the team's R&D efforts, significantly enhancing our innovation and development processes.
- Yahffa Jagrup
Embarking on this pivotal project as a newcomer to the development realm offered me an unparalleled learning experience. It guided me through the intricacies of architecting, building, and distributing a product to a team. Moreover, it instilled in me the ethos of continuous improvement, allowing me to refine the design and enhance efficiency with each iteration.
This project was an unforgettable experience, deeply enriching my perspectives and fueling a profound love for the art of digital product creation, alongside a tireless quest for personal skill mastery.
This project was a pivotal moment that ignited my passion for software development.
- Yahffa Jagrup
Topics That Captured My Interest
Explore the diverse topics and insights that have captured my curiosity.
Crafting my own APIs to share information across the web and facilitating access for others was an incredibly illuminating and rewarding experience.
Delving into the mechanics of a web scraper and mastering the art of curating its vast output into a concise user-friendly format was an engaging and enjoyable challenge.
Venturing into web development to craft a straightforward frontend for interacting with the research assistant marked a significant milestone in my journey of skill acquisition.
Final Thoughts
This project transformed from a simple assistant into a powerhouse of efficiency, proving to be an invaluable asset across our organization. Despite its basic premise of data curation, it excelled by aggregating and refining information from various sources—videos, websites, and images—into precise, user-friendly outputs. My journey through crafting APIs, mastering web scrapers, and developing a straightforward frontend for this research assistant was not only a significant skill-building experience but also a pivotal moment in enhancing our team's R&D capabilities. This tool quickly became essential, demonstrating the profound impact of efficiently curated information on innovation and development.
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