Welcome to my portfolio. Take a look at my life and the beginning of my tech career.
My name is Daniel Dombrovsky. I am currently a student at the University of Guelph in the Bachelor of Computing program, majoring in Software Engineering with Co-op. I love being involved in my community by attending computing events, joining clubs, and meeting new people. My courses have refined my back-end development skills, which are complemented by the hands-on experience I gained in front-end development through my extracurriculars. I thrive at working in collaborative environments and creating innovative solutions to intricate problems.
Outside of university, I am interested in baking, I love trying new recipes I come across online and cooking family recipes at home. I love biking with my family and spending time outside during the Summer. I currently live in Cambridge and cannot wait to complete my degree to travel the world.
A fun fact about me is that I have previously broken my left leg, my right leg, and had a fingernail come off.
Education, co-ops, clubs, projects, and recognition — everything I've done, in the order it happened. Use Skills, Experience, or Projects in the menu to see them float out on their own.
2022
University of Guelph
University of Guelph
SOCIS
2023
University of Guelph
In Software Design II, me and a group of four collaborated developed a user-friendly menu together, that allowed users to track names' popularities across time and determine their ethnicities. This was implemented by normalizing CSV files to a standard format and converting them to Pandas data frames in Python.
SOCIS
University of Guelph
University of Guelph
Google Developer Student Club
I took over as president during a chaotic time for the club and began rebuilding it, meticulously planning out the budget and launching brand new computing merch to represent Guelph Computing, which was very popular with students.
Some of our most successful events for the club were:
2024
University of Guelph
CARE-AI, University of Guelph
Completed through the Centre for Advancing Responsible & Ethical Artificial Intelligence at the University of Guelph.
In CIS*2750, Software Systems Development and Integration, I programmed a C physics library to simulate billiards ball collisions, and then I integrated the program with a Python-based web server to dynamically generate SVG images onto an HTML website.
Nominated for Co-op Employee of the Year by University of Guelph Experiential Learning, Aug 2024, on behalf of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
Daniel Dombrovsky was the Research Web Developer and Communications Assistant Co-op student with the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Dean's Office. Daniel's performance during his four-month term was exceptional, exceeded our expectations and set a new standard for co-op students in our office.
Daniel's innovative approach was evident from the outset. Tasked with gathering data for our annual research output report—a process that typically consumes two weeks of staff time—Daniel chose to tackle the challenge with a creative solution. Rather than completing the task manually, he developed a sophisticated web scraper tool that streamlined data collection. This tool drastically reduced the time required to compile the report from days to mere minutes, saving our office dozens of hours of labor and significantly increasing efficiency. This proactive and inventive solution not only resolved the immediate task but will continue to benefit our office well beyond Daniel's term.
One of Daniel's notable accomplishments was his work on the website for one of our new initiatives. Initially, the expectation was for Daniel to lay the groundwork for the new manager to develop the site further in Fall 2024. However, Daniel exceeded these expectations by completing the website himself. His dedication and expertise ensured that the site will be launched at the Initiative Launch event this September 2024, a testament to his exceptional work ethic and commitment. His ability to work confidently and effectively with faculty, staff, industry, and government representatives to achieve this goal is a clear indication of his professional integrity and skill.
In addition to his technical achievements, Daniel has had a remarkable impact on staff morale and the quality of work within our team. His friendly, engaging demeanor and willingness to assist wherever needed made him a pleasure to work with. His enthusiasm and positive attitude fostered a collaborative and supportive work environment, which was greatly appreciated by both colleagues and supervisors.
I had the pleasure of working with Daniel Dombrovsky during his time as a Research Web Developer Co-op student at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Daniel exceeded expectations by taking full ownership of designing and developing the AI4CastingHub website, a key initiative advancing research collaboration in disease forecasting. His technical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to create a user-friendly, professional site were praised by faculty, staff, and external partners alike. Daniel's collaboration skills and eagerness to continuously improve made him an invaluable asset to my team.
Produced an AI-driven app to automate voice calls to businesses and clients for booking appointments or meetings. Synthesized emotional dialogue through OpenAI and ElevenLabs APIs, using Twilio to deliver calls to users. Built at the Hack the 6ix 2024 hackathon.
City of Guelph
2025
University of Guelph
Guelph Coding Community
Volunteered on the marketing team promoting the Guelph Coding Community's events and initiatives to local students.
In CIS*4030, Mobile Computing, developed a barcode scanning app that retrieves product and sustainability information for 1M+ products. Leveraged Firestore for data management, implementing social features, profile settings, and accessibility modes.
University of Guelph
From Purvi Patel, Regional Manager (Canada), University of Guelph
Daniel participated in a prospective student information event and shared his valuable experiences with future computing students. He was a pleasure to work with as he was professional, dependable and enthusiastic. He is an excellent public speaker. I recommend Daniel for any future endeavors.
2026
University of Guelph
University of Guelph
University of Guelph
2027
University of Guelph