software engineer · greater toronto area
Alireza
Pakdaman
CS undergrad at Ontario Tech building software with a data and generative-AI edge, from C++ analysis pipelines to AI visuals for live opera.
Open to internships & co-op roles · BSc CS, Ontario Tech ’27
selected work
Projects
Generative AI for Live Opera
Meladramma-AI: GAN and diffusion models generating vocal textures and stage visuals for a live opera production
Hybrid Images
Computer-vision technique blending two images across viewing distances
Stock Forecast App
Time-series forecasting on market data with an interactive front end
Environmental Monitoring System
C++ system pairing SVD-based analysis with machine learning on sensor data
This Website
Astro portfolio with view transitions, a live code playground, and a perfect-Lighthouse budget
Want the interactive version? Try the component playground, with live, editable code from this site.
where i’ve worked
Experience
May 2025 — Present · Oshawa, ON
Data Analyst @ Ontario Tech University
Analyze student and financial data and produce data-driven reports for university stakeholders.
Jul 2025 — Oct 2025 · Oshawa, ON
Undergraduate R&D Scientist @ Ontario Tech University
Sole producer and developer of the generative-AI pipeline for “Meladramma-AI,” a live opera production. Built GAN and diffusion models for unique vocal textures and AI-generated stage visuals. Worked directly with Professor Carolyn (Bland) McGregor AM, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, and with the Faculty of Arts & Humanities to integrate AI into the production and elevate the audience experience.
Jan 2025 — Apr 2025 · Toronto, ON
Software Development Trainee @ Wouessi Digital
Full-stack development on an employee management system, building frontend features and API integration on a production codebase.
Sep 2024 — Jan 2025 · Ontario, Canada
Software Developer @ Dexlab
Coding, debugging, and shipping features in a small, fast-moving team.
May 2023 — Jan 2025 · Toronto, ON
IT Specialist @ nordvern
Kept systems running for a downtown Toronto office, covering troubleshooting, infrastructure, and technical support. Recognized as Employee of the Year.
May 2022 — Sep 2022 · Melbourne, Australia (remote)
Web Developer @ Alphesda Interactive
Built and maintained client-facing web experiences.
the toolbox
Skills
Languages
- C++
- Python
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- R
- SQL
Data & AI
- Statistical analysis
- Machine learning
- GANs & diffusion models
- pandas
- NumPy
- Jupyter
Web
- React
- Astro
- Node.js
- HTML/CSS
- REST APIs
Tools
- Git & GitHub
- Linux
- VS Code
- Azure (learning)
GitHub, measured
Primary language across 21 public repos · rendered at build (2026-07-24), no runtime requests
| Language | Repositories |
|---|---|
| Python | 10 |
| Astro | 1 |
| TypeScript | 1 |
| Jupyter Notebook | 1 |
| JavaScript | 1 |
| R | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
foundation
Education
Sep 2022 — Jun 2027 (expected)
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Ontario Tech University
Let’s build something.
I’m looking for teams where I can ship real software and keep learning: internships, co-ops, and early-career roles.