About Damin
Building clean systems.
Junior software engineer with a Computer Engineering background from TMU. I am working for Scotiabank contingently while applying my knowledge in shipping real-world applications. I also create mobile apps for Sunny Innovation Lab, and Freelance web application work. and Donna Lee Real Estate.
I'm most energized at the intersection of systems design and user experience — architecting a clean API, optimizing a mobile app, or exploring how AI can simplify complex workflows.
How I operate
Principles
Design systems thinking
I obsess over cohesive systems — naming, component patterns, accessibility — so teams can move faster without breaking things.
Learning in public
Writing changelogs, sharing prototypes, and pairing with peers keeps my process open and my growth accelerated.
Depth over hype
I prefer mastering fundamentals and delivering steady value instead of chasing every shiny framework.
Experience & Education
Journey
2026 – Present
Contingent Software Developer
Scotiabank
Software development and maintenance for banking authentication systems for backend services.
2025 – Present
Software Developer
Sunny Innovation Lab
Building an Android mobile application from scratch, exploring monetization strategies and analytics.
2020 – 2025
B.S. Computer Engineering
Toronto Metropolitan University
Focused on distributed systems, computer networking, hardware, and project-based engineering labs.