About
What I love about Web Development and Software Engineering is the ability to create things. I've spent most of my life in fields like Medicine and Medical Research, and never considered doing anything creative (mostly due to lacking any artistic ability). Then I discovered programming, where I can create things out of thin HTML!
My first real creation was a Travel Planner made for my final project at Lighthouse Labs where a user can create a travel itinerary and have Google recommendations, weather, and routes automatically displayed for their destinations. My first real programming job was at a large international vendor where I taught myself Python to design a revolutionary system for processing invoices (which was over 1000x faster than their old system). After this I worked for an AI startup company where I collaborated with a graphic design team to create a sales website for their data packages.
After recently graduating from Schulich's School of Medicine I've started creating again! I just made this new portfolio site, and also created a Spotify Profile App since I wanted to practice using OAuth. Thanks for visiting my site, I hope you have an amazing day.
Experience
Nov 2020 - June 2021 Full Stack Developer · Twenty Billion Neurons
Conceptualized, designed, and developed a robust sales website from the ground up which featured over 25,000 products. Collaborated closely with a team of graphic designers to translate their vision into an engaging user interface. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and communication skills throughout the project, ensuring seamless coordination between different teams.
- Javascript
- Ruby
- HTML & CSS
- Ruby on Rails
- React
- Google Cloud
- AWS
Mar 2019 - Nov 2020 Jr Software Engineer · CarltonOne Engagement
Designed automations to identify discrepancies in invoices for a multinational retailer. Personally designed and prototyped a revolutionary automation system on my own time that addressed critical inefficiencies in the previous system. Communicated this project in a convincing manner which garnered buy-in from management for its potential effectiveness. This led to the system's full-scale implementation, decreasing the average 8-minute processing time per invoice to near-instantaneous results.
- Python
- SQL Management Server
- Navicat GUI
Projects
- Spotify Profile
A fully deployed web app to check details about your spotify profile. View top artists and tracks based on a selectable range of time and sort tracks by unique features such as energy and danceability.
- React
- Express
- Spotify API
- Heroku
- Mobile First Site
Single page React application for financial consulting services with a responsive design. Features Calendly API for booking appointments and Email Js. Deployed with Netlify.
- React
- Calendly
- Email Js
- Netlify
- Bettr Trip
A web tool to plan your trip itinerary while referencing an interactive map. Weather, travel duration, and nearby interesting points are also shown for locations. A RESTful back-end server allows users to save trips and create multiple trips at once.
- React
- Ruby on Rails
- PostgreSQL
- Google Maps JS
- Google Directions Services
- Google Distance Matrix
- Google Places
- Dark Sky API
- WeatherApp
Weather Forecasts for your favourite locations. Hourly forecasts for the next 48 hours and weekly and historical comparisons. WeatherApp is a mobile optimized app that uses a RESTful back-end server that saves the user's searched locations, allowing for personalized usage and reduced API calls.
- React
- Ruby on Rails
- PostgreSQL
- Google Maps JS
- Dark Sky API
- Canvas.js
- Newton
Pinterest-like app for learners. Express web app that allows learners to save learning resources like tutorials, blogs and videos in a central place that is publicly available to any user. Search community resources or topics, comment on and rate resources, or upload your own! User signup and authentication is fully supported through cookies.
- HTML & CSS
- Express
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- Material UI
- Styled Components
Publications
Dalhousie Research Day (2023) Assessing Burnout in Medical Learners
Brar T, Brar J
International Journal of Stroke (2016) Technological Trends in Stroke Rehabilitation for Motor Function Recovery (Vol 11 Pg 68-68)
Jinah A, Cotoi A, Alibrahm F, McIntyre A, Brar J, Teasell R
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2016) ACRM Annual Meeting (2016) The efficacy of playing musical instruments for upper limb rehabilitation among individuals with stroke: A systematic review
Brar J, McIntyre A, Cotoi A, Jinah A, Iruthayarajah J, Vermeer J, Teasell R
Canadian Stroke Congress (2016) Technological trends in stroke rehabilitation for motor function recovery
Jinah A, Cotoi A, Alibrahm F, McIntyre A, Brar J, Teasell R
Canadian Stroke Congress (2016) The state of stroke rehabilitation research
Cotoi A, McIntyre A, Brar J, Jinah A, Anderson R, Teasell R
GTA Rehab: Best Practices Day (2016) A systematic review of the efficacy of telerehabilitation interventions available for individuals with stroke
Jinah A, Vermeer J, Allen L, Cotoi A, Brar J, McIntyre A, Teasell R
GTA Rehab: Best Practices Day (2016) A systematic review of the efficacy of telerehabilitation interventions available for individuals with stroke
Jinah A, Vermeer J, Allen L, Cotoi A, Brar J, McIntyre A, Teasell R
GTA Rehab: Best Practices Day (2016) The effect of hippotherapy or horseback riding simulation on lower limb motor function in stroke patients: a systematic review
Jinah A, Cotoi A, Brar J, McIntyre A, Teasell R
Evidence-Based Review of Stroke Rehabilitation 18th Edition (2016) Chapters 13, 14, 21 of the Evidence-Based Review of Stroke Rehabilitation