About me

Hello 👋! I'm Emir Avci, currently in my fourth year of Computer Science at the University of Calgary, complemented by minors in Data Science and Management and Society.

My passion is deeply rooted in the exploration of emerging technologies, notably; blockchain, fintech and AI/ML. For me, technology is more than just tools and codes; it's a medium to transform lives, drive innovation, and redefine boundaries. I'm always keen to collaborate, take on new challenges, and contribute to projects that create real-world impact.

Areas of Interest

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    Ecosystem Build & Growth

    Passionate about growing early-stage startup ecosystems, aiding in scaling and growing technical and non-technical audiences.

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    Software development

    Building software solutions that creates real tangible impact on the world.

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    Emerging Technologies

    Always an early adaptor of emerging technologies to create innovative solutions for the future.

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    Financial Technologies

    Deeply passionate about blockchain and fintech ecosystems, specifically cross-border, consumer and privacy applications.

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Education

  1. University of Calgary

    2020 — 2025

    Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science with minors in Data Science and Management and Society.

Experience

  1. Software Engineering Consultant Intern @Systemic Trust

    Apr 2024 — Present

    Working on custody, stablecoin, payment and settlement services.

  2. Co-Founder & CEO @Stealth

    Dec 2023 — Present

    Building a blockchain based random live chatting social platform with enhanced security and privacy.

  3. Developer Advocate Intern @Ripple

    May 2023 — Oct 2023

    Managed technical programs, developed open-source projects, hosted workshops and tutorials, and boosted the growth of the developer ecosystem by 52% in Q3 2023.

  4. Co-Founder & President @UCBS

    May 2022 — Present

    Pioneered the first blockchain club in Alberta 🇨🇦. Organized 30+ events, 20+ partnerships, contributed a 2-year credited DeFi program, expanded the executive team to 20, and grew membership by 600+ in a year.

  5. Growth Intern @MEXC Global

    Sep 2022 — Apr 2023

    Pinpointed market trends, performed data analysis and seized opportunities to stimulate business growth in North America with a focus on VIP traders.

  6. Software Development Intern @Sovos

    May 2019 — Aug 2019

    Orchestrated the development and maintenance of client web portals.

  7. IT Analyst Intern @Faselis

    Jan 2017 — Feb 2017

    Explored IoT and diverse networking tools and technologies.

Technical skills

  • JavaScript
    90%
  • ReactJS
    80%
  • Python
    70%
  • Java
    70%

Interests

  • Ecosystem Growth 📈
  • Developer Advocacy 🚀
  • Software Engineering 💻
  • Product Management 🎨

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