Software Engineer, Leap Program
Microsoft
Jan 2025 - May 2025
Hi There! 👋🏾I'm Syscily BrownFrom classroom to code —I'm a Software Engineerwho loves making the complex simple.
About Me
Syscily The Developer
My name is Syscily Brown and I'm a lifelong learner who taught myself how to code. I excel at building AI-powered applications using React and TypeScript, and I love creating solutions that truly serve their intended audience.
What makes me different? Prior to becoming a software engineer, I was an elementary school teacher and Mathematics Program Manager. My superpower is making complex topics easy for anyone to understand. The same skills that drove 119% improvement in student performance—understanding user needs, analyzing data, and explaining complex concepts—are what make me an effective developer who can tackle technical challenges and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
May 2025
Experience
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Headstarter
July 2024 - December 2025
Full Stack Developer
Transparent Salary Project
July 2022 - May 2024
Mathematics Instructor
District of Columbia Public Schools
July 2022 - January 2025
Skills
PROJECTS
Chefmate.ai
constproject={name:'Chefmate.ai',tools: ['Next.js', 'React 19', 'Google Generative AI', 'Algolia', 'MUI', 'Tailwind CSS', 'TypeScript],myRole:Full Stack Developer,Description: Built AI-powered culinary assistant application using Next.js and Google Generative AI to provide personalized recipe customizations, ingredient substitutions, and step-by-step cooking guidance. Integrated Algolia search engine for lightning-fast recipe discovery with advanced filtering and real-time search suggestions. Developed conversational AI chat interface enabling natural language queries for nutrition analysis, dietary modifications, and culinary technique explanations.,};myTrainer+
constproject={name:'myTrainer+',tools: ['Next.js', 'React 19', 'Convex', 'Vapi', 'Google Generative AI', 'Clerk', 'Tailwind CSS', 'Radix UI', 'TypeScript],myRole:Full Stack Developer,Description: Built conversational AI fitness application using Next.js and Google Generative AI to generate personalized workout and diet plans through natural language interaction. Integrated Vapi voice AI agent for seamless user conversations, enabling hands-free plan generation and enhanced user experience. Implemented comprehensive fitness tracking system with Convex backend for real-time progress monitoring and plan history management.,};TubeChat
constproject={name:'TubeChat',tools: ['Next.js', 'React 19', 'Google Generative AI', 'Material UI', 'Tailwind CSS', 'RapidAPI', 'TypeScript],myRole:Full Stack Developer,Description: Built AI-powered video analysis application using Next.js and Google Generative AI with RAG architecture to generate contextual responses from YouTube video transcripts. Implemented vector-based retrieval system processing YouTube transcripts through RapidAPI for accurate timestamp-based content querying and navigation. Developed interactive chat interface enabling natural language queries about video content with AI responses linked to specific video moments.,};Education
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Masters Degree
Relay Graduate School of Education
2015 - 2017
Bachelor's Degree
Howard University
Magna Cum Laude
2011 - 2015
Full-Stack Web Devlopment Bootcamp
Springboard
2020-2021
