Hi, my name is Daniel Alfaro.
A programming aficionado with a passion for research and all things tech.

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I'm an aspiring software engineer and a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and a minor in Math!


Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity to conduct my own research, using software to better understand the vast information around us.


Here you'll find a few of my recent works, along with passion projects and exciting upcoming endeavors!

Projects

Capstone: Street Savors

Collaborated on, as part of a team of four, a full-stack cross-platform mobile app connecting iOS/Android users to nearby consumer food trucks with real-time location tracking, navigation, and user authentication.

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MedExams

Worked in a team of five to develop a React-based medical dashboard with interactive data visuals, enabling CRUD operations on patient data across a NoSQL database using React, Node.js, Express, and HTML/CSS.

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Qt Chess Engine

Developed an open-source desktop interactive chess engine integrated into a Qt6.5 program designed for running as a native and browser-based GUI application, built with C++, CMake, Qt Creator, Emscripten, and compiled for WebAssembly.

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Quick Fill Chrome Extension

A quick and easy Chrome extension tool for both signing in and creating a Workday account, which auto-fills the registration form with pre-saved user information, built with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

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NYC Gentrification Data Analysis

Analyzed historical and public NYC data, from 2010 to 2016, to build statistical models with Python and machine learning algorithms, clustering and identifying over 330 neighborhoods at risk of gentrification.

Explore NYC Map Findings Read Blog Post

Forecasting Air Pollution

Designed a Python model for predicting Nitrogen Dioxide Levels (NO2 ppb) using traffic volume, community district codes, and time series data from post and pre-pandemic measurements.

See NO2 Change Over Time

Experience

Cushman & Wakefield Inc.

Data Analyst Intern

Managed the creation and design of a comprehensive NoSQL database schema, using Python and Excel, while collaborating with cross functional teams across the Valuation and Advisory, and Technology and Data Solutions Deptartment.

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

Hack.Diversity

Software Engineering Fellowship

Selected as one of 15 candidates for the inaugural NYC Fellowship program for high-achieving diverse talent, focusing on leadership, mentorship from industry professionals, and technical full-stack workshops.

Dec 2023 - Aug 2024

Learning & Educational Solutions

Teaching Instructor

Worked alongside DOE faculty and parents across several New York City Schools, providing mentoring and subject tutoring, leading to an average 94% graduation rate among select districts.

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

Hunter College

Undergraduate Researcher

Conducted in-depth literature reviews and meta-analyses for multiple research papers regarding pollution collection procedures, limitations, and impact reporting metrics, used in predicting Nitrogen Dioxide levels.

Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

Research & Reports

Street Savors Documentation

Reporting on a comprehensive overview of the Street Savors mobile application, detailing product research, functional requirements, technical architecture, wireframes, development, and user experience design.

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Written and Generative Text Classification

Designing a machine learning model to classify language-model-generated and human-authored text using Python and supervised learning techniques, cross-referenced with current research in stylometry.

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Graduate Research - Masters Thesis

Coming soon ...

Contact

Want to reach out or looking to connect? Send me an email!

dannt.dg@gmail.com