Hi, I'm Mark — Backend-Focused CS Student @ Columbia 👋

I’m a Computer Science student at Columbia University who loves building scalable, reliable backends.

I care about clean architecture, performance, and impact.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Languages & Core Tech:
Java • Python • SQL • JavaScript
Frameworks & Tools:
Spring Boot • Docker • FastAPI • Flask • OpenCV • React
Infra & Databases:
MySQL • PostgreSQL • Redis • GitHub Actions

I’m currently exploring: distributed systems patterns, efficient vector search for support tooling, and Spring Security/OAuth flows.

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🚀 Projects

What's Up, New York 🗽 - City Exploring Platform

Your AI-powered NYC adventure planner with real-time 3D visualization, voice-controlled navigation, and automated reservations.

Repo 🔧 markhryt/planneeer

LifeOS — Personalized Life Management System.

AI powered features for contextual capture, unified inbox, and dynamic life graph.

Repo 🔧 joinlifeos/lifeos-core

SkyHigh — AI-Powered Frisbee for Rescue Missions

Worked on a team that designed and prototyped an aerodynamic frisbee robot to collect rescue data mid-flight in critical situations where drones fall short.
Repo: 🚁 markhryt/Devfest