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Hi, I'm Samuel Bechar

A developer and student pursuing business ventures and exciting side projects.

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About Me

I'm a student at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, pursuing a degree in computer science. With a strong background in mobile app development, I enjoy creating innovative applications while also nurturing my entrepreneurial side through side business ventures.

Hobbies & Interests

Woodworking & DIY Projects
Fitness & Weight Training
Reading Business & Tech Books
Water polo & Triathlon

Technical Experience

  • React
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • Swift
  • Firebase

Project Development

  • App Prototyping
  • End-to-End Projects
  • Debugging & Testing

Team Collaboration

  • Group Projects
  • Clear Communication
  • Peer Code Reviews

Learning & Growth

  • Adapting to New Tools
  • Staying Curious
  • Quick Learner

Work Experience

Avicenna Medical Systems
June 2021 - November 2021

Web Development Intern

Avicenna Medical Systems
  • Led revamp of the new company website according to design specifications.
  • Collaborated with Head of Marketing and Co-Founder to deliver on the companies vision.
  • Implemented discussed changes and new features into website using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
Avicenna Medical Systems
May 2022 - January 2022

iOS App Developer Intern

Avicenna Medical Systems
  • Worked on remote patient monitoring app using health data collected through patient's smart phone/watch.
  • Worked alongside company CEO, Head of Marketing, and backend developer to develop and pitch the product.
  • Used Apple's Healthkit and Avicenna API to collect and store patient data.
  • Used two-factor authentication and patient permission to ensure patient privacy and data security.
Ally Financial
May 2023 - August 2023

Mobile Software Dev Engineer Intern

Ally Financial
  • Created UI components for Metronome design system using SwiftUI on iOS and React Native.
  • Committed code to git repos using feature branches and Merge Requests using Gitlab.
  • Ran a research project outlining recommendations for ways to improve Ally Mobile's developer onboarding process.
  • Gave a final presentation on findings and recommendations from research project to executive leadership.
Rubrik
May 2024 - August 2024

Software Engineer Intern

Rubrik
  • Developed a more complete multiple approval feature (Quorum Authorization) from a basic two-person rule to support multiple approvers, improving security for potentially destructive actions within Rubrik Security Cloud.
  • Built full-stack Quorum Authorization feature using Go and Scala for backend, GraphQL and React for frontend, and Python for scripting tasks.
  • Presented the enhanced feature to leadership, emphasizing its creation in response to federal customer requests, and handed the feature off for production release.

Featured Projects

Blitz

Blitz

Blitz is an iOS mobile app that allows indecisive couples and or friends to decide on plans. Simply choose your parameters and swipe away like tinder until a match is reached

SwiftNode.jsFirebaseYelp API
Stir

Stir

Founder of Stir. E-commerce brand/store selling a supplement for coffee consisting of adaptogens and other natural ingredients designed to fuel focus, increase energy, and decrease stress.

ShopifyBixGrowFera ReviewsRecurpayCanva
Lux Picnics Ann Arbor

Lux Picnics Ann Arbor

Co-Founded Lux Picnics Ann Arbor alongside younger brother. Luxury Pop Up Picnic setup company catering to Ann Arbor area. Various different setups and featured on Local 4 news.

BusinessLuxury PicnicsWoodworking
AviTracks

AviTracks

iPhone application for remote patient monitoring. Connects to users Apple Health which aggregates health measurements and sends the data to Avicenna via API to be viewed by the doctor.

SwiftHealthKitAvicenna APITwo-Factor Auth
Arize

Arize

iOS application that displays in-depth Instagram statistics and allows for content editing and scheduling. Integrates nodejs backend, firebase cloud functions, facebook api, swift frontend, and more.

SwiftFirebaseNode.jsCloud FunctionsFacebook API

Get In Touch

I'm always open to meeting new people. Whether you have a question, want to work on a project, or just want to say hi, I'd love to hear from you!

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