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Matthew Agada

Halifax,NS

Summary

Software professional with expertise in data analytics, multi-currency accounting, and event-driven architecture. Proven track record in developing backend microservices and enhancing product search capabilities. Ready to apply skills for impactful solutions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer (Research)

Persuasive Computer Lab Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
02.2026 - Current

Led mobile application development targeting long-term weight loss through community engagement.

Designed features encouraging goal-setting, personalized motivation, and supportive coaching.

Prioritized user motivation and identity for sustainable, long-term results.

Implemented autonomy, transparency, and flexibility principles in app design.

Enabled users to maintain control over choices and preferences consistently.

Utilized React Native and TypeScript for mobile front-end development.

Developed backend API using Python FastAPI with MongoDB Atlas and Redis caching.

Integrated AI/NLP solutions using LangChain and OpenAI API or local LLM.

Student

Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed backend microservices with Java and Spring Boot to integrate retail APIs.
  • Implemented search logic to identify lowest-cost products within geographic radius, improving user experience and cost-effectiveness.
  • Architected and built end-to-end IoT/cloud solution using ESP32-C6 and AWS core services for real-time sensor analytics, ensuring project delivery within budget constraints.
  • Built AWS serverless backend utilizing Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SNS, and SQS to enhance scalability.
  • Automated infrastructure deployment through Infrastructure-as-Code to streamline management processes.
  • Designed an IoT energy monitoring system as a capstone project focused on real-time data analysis.
  • Integrated various AWS services for efficient data processing and analytics in cloud solutions.
  • Enhanced product search capabilities through innovative logic and geographic data integration, increasing relevance and accuracy of search results.

Software Engineer

Freelance
Halifax, Nova Scotia
10.2024 - 12.2026
  • Developed multi-currency double-entry accounting engine in Java 17 and Spring Boot to support diverse financial transactions.
  • Engineered event-driven transaction processing architecture with Kafka to enhance system responsiveness and scalability.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Dalhousie University
Halifax
03-2026

Skills

  • Backend API integration
  • Mobile application development
  • Cloud architecture
  • Event-driven architecture
  • Data processing
  • Multi-currency accounting

Timeline

Software Engineer (Research)

Persuasive Computer Lab Dalhousie University
02.2026 - Current

Software Engineer

Freelance
10.2024 - 12.2026

Student

Dalhousie University
09.2024 - Current

Master of Science - Computer Science

Dalhousie University
Matthew Agada