👋 Hi there! I'm Maksym Lan, a Computer Science graduate from the University of Manitoba (graduated August 2025), specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Full-Stack Development.
With a 3.90/4.5 GPA 🎓, I'm a University Speedrun enthusiast, completing a 4-year program in just 2.5 years ⚡.
As a Software Developer at CGI (formerly Online Business Systems) 💼, Principal Software Developer at GY Tea ☕, co-founder and CEO of GroupBuy 🚀, and former executive of tech clubs 🤝, I love building things that matter.

🌐 Check out my personal website for more on my projects and passions!

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Bachelor of Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics and Statistics with Distinction
📍 University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
🗓 Jan 2023 – Aug 2025
📊 GPA: 3.90 / 4.5

• University Speedrun: Completed a 4-year degree in 2.5 years through strategic course planning, maintaining high academic performance while leading clubs and professional projects. 🏃‍♂️
• Dean's Honour List: Awarded for exceptional academic standing in Jan, May, Aug 2024, Jan 2025, and May 2025. 🏅
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): Certified by Scrum Alliance in November 2025.
  

• Vice President, AI Club (May 2024 – Aug 2025)
  Organized neural network competitions and AI workshops, engaging 200+ students and increasing participation by 60%. Led a team of 6 executives to manage events and partnerships. 🤖
• Co-founder & VP, Programming Projects Club (Nov 2023 – Aug 2025)
  Coordinated programming workshops for 50+ participants, focusing on Python and JavaScript development. Mentored 5+ teams in building and deploying applications. 💻
• Active Member, devClub (Jan 2023 – Aug 2025)
  Participated in numerous hackathons and coding challenges. 🏆
• Active Member, Computer Science Student Association (Jan 2023 – Aug 2025)
  Active participant in the majority of events. 🎉

Role	Organization	Location	Period	Key Responsibilities & Impact
Software Developer	CGI (formerly Online Business Systems)	Winnipeg, Canada	Aug 2025 – Present	Multi-tenant enterprise apps on AMS (MREA, Mass Ingenuity): React, .NET microservices, SQL Server, Angular, Vue.js, Azure. Architected dashboards and phone-provider microservices; doubled AI accuracy from baseline. Optimized Azure DevOps & Data Factory ETL (~2× gains, resolved longstanding data issues). Primary implementer on Government of Manitoba eLicensing Admin Portal (4-person team within a 70+ person program); Law Society of Alberta professional development platform. 🚀
Principal Software Developer	GY Tea	Winnipeg, Canada	Sep 2025 – Present	Architected full-stack e-commerce: catalog, cart with guest checkout, Square payments, auth, orders, reviews, blog, newsletter, and full admin dashboard. Stack: React Router v7, TypeScript, Supabase, Netlify Functions. 🛒
Summer Student Technician	University of Manitoba	Winnipeg, Canada	May 2025 – Aug 2025	Automated wheat plant infection detection from hyperspectral imagery (Python, skimage, matplotlib, NumPy clearing pipeline). Publication in preparation. 🌾
Junior AI Software Developer	Resilient AG	Winnipeg, Canada	Apr 2024 – Present	Production RAG / LLM platform: Django, SQLAlchemy, LlamaIndex, Qdrant. SQL-to-language converter at 99.999% accuracy with DB safety; UX/UI uplift (~50% satisfaction); 10,000+ concurrent users; vector DB admin tooling for knowledge bases. 🤖
CEO & Developer	GroupBuy (SaaS Startup)	Winnipeg, Canada	Feb 2025 – Present	Co-founded AI-powered platform to aggregate small food business orders for cost-effective bulk purchases. Led MVP design and Agile delivery; Django and modern web stack. 📈
Vice President	U of Manitoba AI Club	Winnipeg, Canada	May 2024 – Aug 2025	Organized workshops, industry & academia talks, managed a team of 6 executives. 🎤
Co-founder & Vice President	U of Manitoba Programming Projects Club	Winnipeg, Canada	Nov 2023 – Aug 2025	Coordinated teams, mentored members, hosted events. 👥
CEO & Developer	Prowir Startup	Lviv, Ukraine	Apr 2020 – Jan 2021	Led product development, built site in JavaScript/TypeScript, pitched to global clients. 🌍
CEO	SorbMax Startup	Lviv, Ukraine	Jan 2019 – Jan 2020	Founded startup producing biodegradable industrial filters, overseeing project development. ♻️

Skills Gained: Leadership 🌟, Teamwork 🤝, Time Management ⏰, Communication 🗣️, Event Organization 🎉, Networking 🔗, Full-Stack Development 💻, AI/ML & RAG 🤖, Microservices Architecture 🏗️, Multi-tenant Systems 🔄, Cloud & Azure ☁️, E-Commerce Development 🛍️.

Project	Description	Technologies	Period	Link
Eco-Pulse	AI urban heat mitigation & tree-planting planner for Montreal — map priority zones, AI intervention blueprints, planting estimates, costs (1st place virtual track, GenAI Genesis).		2026	Repo
SettleSmart Winnipeg	Neighbourhood livability explorer for newcomers using 15+ Winnipeg open datasets (Open Data Datathon).		2026	Repo
ComplAInce	Regulatory compliance chatbot with RAG over provincial & federal rules — grounded answers with citations (Southern MB Tech Conference).		2026	Repo
Mail Maestro	AI email assistant: categorize, summarize, sentiment, suggested replies (Gemini).		2026	Repo
GY Tea E-Commerce Platform	Full-stack e-commerce platform for family-run tea business with product catalog, shopping cart, Square payments, order management, and admin dashboard.		Jan 2025 – Present	Repo
Project JP	Comprehensive AI chatbot application for large SaaS provider, integrating Azure AI Services with .NET backend. Features real-time messaging, analytics, and Docker deployment.		May 2025 – Aug 2025	Repo
Winnipeg Public Transit Improvements	Data visualization tool analyzing transit data for enhancements, presented at DataThon 2025.		Mar 2025 – Apr 2025	Repo
Food4U	AI-driven platform connecting farmers with small businesses, showcased at .DevHacks2025.		Feb 2025 – Mar 2025	Repo
Calorie Tracker	Android app for calorie exercise tracking with meal and exercise planning features.		Jan 2025 – Apr 2025	Repo
NASA Space Apps Challenge App	App prioritizing exoplanets for the Habitable Worlds Observatory, received honorable mention.		Oct 2024 – Nov 2024	Repo
Personal Website	Portfolio site (React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Vite) showcasing projects and skills.		Jul 2024 – Present	Repo
React Chat App	Real-time chat application using React and Node.js.		Jan 2023 – Feb 2023	Repo
Model Check of Temethod	Program estimating oxygen abundance in HII regions using C++ for computational modeling.		Nov 2021 – Mar 2022	Repo
Maximum Masses of Neutron Stars	Analyzed mass distribution data for neutron stars.		Nov 2019 – Mar 2020	Repo

🔗 Dive deeper into my Projects tab!

• 🥇 1st Place — GenAI Genesis (Virtual Track) — Eco-Pulse (AI urban tree-planting & heat mitigation for Montreal) · 2026
  
• 🥇 1st Place — Boosting Canadian Productivity Hackathon — Email Helper with NullTerminators · 2025
  
• 🗺️ Participant — Winnipeg 2026 Open Data Datathon — SettleSmart Winnipeg (neighbourhood explorer from 15+ datasets) · 2026
• ⚖️ Participant — Southern MB Tech Conference Hackathon — ComplAInce (RAG compliance chatbot) · 2026
• 🏆 Highest Contribution Certificate — Builders League Hackathon (UPRO Soccer Hackathon) · 2025
  
• 🏆 Dean's Honour List — University of Manitoba (Jan 2024, May 2024, Aug 2024, Jan 2025, May 2025)
  
• 🏆 Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) — Scrum Alliance · Nov 2025
  

Leadership 🌟 | Teamwork 🤝 | Problem-Solving 🧩 | Time Management ⏰ | Communication 🗣️ | Event Organization 🎉 | Agile Development 🏃‍♂️ | Cybersecurity 🔒 | Market Research 📊

Let's collaborate on innovative projects or chat about tech, ML, or astrophysics! 🚀

💡 Fun Fact:
I'm a University Speedrun enthusiast, balancing intense academics with hackathons, startups, and club leadership — all while exploring the cosmos through astrophysics research! 🌌🪐

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