
Hey, I’m
Robert Pevec
I’m a Software Engineer based in Waterloo, Ontario, with a passion for creating new things and solving complex problems. My skills include Python, C, React, Django, TypeScript, and SQL. With a strong foundation in mathematics and a curiosity for learning, I enjoy building solutions, analyzing information, and approaching challenges with an analytical mindset. Also chess.
EXPERIENCE
Full-Stack Machine Learning Developer
Nov 2024 - Present
Whizi.io | Waterloo, ON
- ✓ Deployed and maintained 200+ AI models for seamless web and mobile integration, supporting 300+ early adopters.
- ✓ Built scalable systems with Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL to handle 10000+ monthly messages
- ✓ Managed secure, high-performance LLM APIs, ensuring efficient data handling and a smooth user experience.
- ✓ Worked closely with a small, dynamic team to rapidly prototype, develop, and deploy innovative features.
Full-Stack Developer Intern
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
Sampler | Toronto, ON
- ✓ Improved website load speeds by 20% using React.js optimizations.
- ✓ Developed backend logic in Django for the product sampling dashboard, supporting 5,000+ daily users.
- ✓ Monitored and optimized database performance with tools like pgAdmin and query analysis.
- ✓ Assisted in migrating legacy code to a modern framework, reducing technical debt and improving maintainability.
Apprentice Carpenter
Sep 2021 - Jan 2024
Local 1256 | Sarnia, ON
- ✓ Helped run crews to ensure efficient project completion.
- ✓ Worked with clients to ensure satisfaction and project alignment with expectations.
- ✓ Maintained tools and materials, ensuring projects stayed on schedule and within budget.
EDUCATION
Wilfrid Laurier University
2023 - 2027
Waterloo, Ontario
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics
- ✓ Authored an Academic Paper on Bias in AI Using Machine Learning Under a Professor.
- ✓ Team Captain of the University Chess Club.
- ✓ Strong Foundation in Data Structures, Calculus, and Linear Algebra.
- ✓ Finished Stanford University's Machine Learning Specialization.
SKILLS
Python
C
Django
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
SQL
Git