Hi! I'm Ulykbek, a Computer Science student at Gettysburg College with minors in Data Science and Business. I have extensive experience in full-stack and mobile development using React Native, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python. I have a proven track record of building and scaling production-ready systems with a focus on high-performance API design, relational databases, and scalable architecture.
- 🎓 B.S. in Computer Science; Minors: Data Science and Business @ Gettysburg College (Expected May 2027)
- 📜 Honors: Dean's Honor List (3 semesters)
- 🎯 Vice-President, ACM Club
- 💡 CS Teaching Assistant
Also experienced in: ARM assembly
Other Backend: PHP, Deno Edge Functions, PostgreSQL (Supabase)
Additional Tools: REST APIs, Sentry, TanStack Query, OpenAI API
- Launched and scaled a mobile community platform to 100+ active users on the Nazarbayev University campus; currently live on the iOS App Store.
- Built a cross-platform mobile app using React Native (Expo) and TypeScript, supporting unified feeds for community posts and Lost & Found items.
- Engineered a robust backend on Supabase (PostgreSQL) featuring complex relational schemas for nested comments, real-time 1:1 anonymous chats, and deep-linked content sharing.
- Implemented an automated AI-assisted moderation system using Deno Edge Functions and OpenAI API to maintain community safety and trust.
- Developed a dedicated Next.js admin dashboard for moderation, featuring full audit logging and remote user management (ban/unban/delete actions).
- Optimized user experience with TanStack Query for optimistic UI updates and a custom time-decayed "hot" ranking algorithm to prioritize trending content.
- Developed a social media application with React Native featuring live feeds, voting systems, and real-time post interactions.
- Integrated Supabase for database management and storage, implementing end-to-end CRUD operations and handling relational data.
- Implemented secure authentication and session management with Clerk while optimizing state handling using TanStack Query and React Hooks.
- Created a secure Node.js Express backend integrating OpenAI APIs for audio transcription and chat completion.
- Developed a responsive React frontend with TypeScript for smooth transcription and response display.
- Built a Chrome extension that records audio and generates AI-powered natural response suggestions in real time.
- Built the front-end of a mobile social platform for pet lovers using React Native.
- Implemented user authentication, profile creation, and feed features.
- Connected with a Python backend to handle media uploads, AI-based content suggestions, and notifications.
- Designed a Snapchat-like UI/UX to maximize engagement.
- Developed AI-powered virtual tutoring leveraging OpenAI GPT-4 for personalized education.
- Integrated with Telegram Bot API to provide interactive lessons, Q&A, and progress assessments.
- Enabled dynamic lesson roadmaps and real-time feedback.
- Mentor 25+ students in programming fundamentals, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and algorithmic problem-solving.
- Provide hands-on debugging support and developed supplemental learning resources to improve student performance.
- Selected for the PM Accelerator Engineering Program, collaborating with PMs and designers to build startup MVPs.
- Built the client architecture for Pet TokAI, an AI-powered mobile app, using React Native and TypeScript.
- Implemented scalable API integrations, state management, and caching strategies to optimize application responsiveness.
- Organize campus-wide hackathons, LeetCode practice sessions, and technical talks to foster a collaborative engineering culture.
- Increased student engagement through strategic sponsorships and the coordination of collaborative software projects.
- 📧 Email: khaiul01@gettysburg.edu
- 💼 LinkedIn: Ulykbek Khairulla
- 🖥️ GitHub: Ulug2
