BRIDA ESAMBU

olekabrida@gmail.com | 405-934-5868 | linkedin.com/in/daniel-esambu | github.com/EBOD13

EDUCATION

M.S. Computer Science, The University of Oklahoma Aug 2024 — May 2027
B.S. Computer Science, The University of Oklahoma Aug 2022 — May 2026
B.A. Mathematics, The University of Oklahoma Jan 2024 — May 2026

CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages Java, Python, C/C++, SQL (MySQL), JavaScript, HTML/CSS, R, Bash, Dart, PowerShell, Linux Shell Command
Tools & Platforms React, Node.js, Flask, Django, Flutter, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, Code Reviews, Agile Methodologies, CI/CD, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Firebase, Git, GitHub, Cloud Computing, PyCharm, VS Code, Google Colab, Jupyter, TensorFlow, Version Control
DevOps & Security Metasploit, Nmap, SIEM Tools, Network Scanning, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Risk & Vulnerability

WORK EXPERIENCE

Software Development Intern, Norman, OK Jan 2025 — May 2025
Ronnie K. Irani Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth
  • Built a cross-platform Flutter app for an emergency response startup with a team of 7 interns, integrating scalable architecture and AI-assisted debugging to streamline prototyping.
  • Implemented secure authentication via Firebase, including email, Google OAuth, and biometric sign-in using native device APIs, improving both security and user experience.
Research Assistant – Undergraduate Research Fellow, Norman, OK Jan 2025 — Jul 2025
OU Gallogly College of Engineering – Engineering Dean
  • Applied advanced statistical and probabilistic techniques to clean and preprocess 3,600+ student records, ensuring unbiased, high-quality data for predictive analysis.
  • Built and optimized linear, logistic, and non-linear models leveraging probability theory and regression to quantify how math placement tests predict student retention, success, and degree completion.
IT Support Technician, Norman, OK Aug 2023 — Present
OU Information Technology Learning Spaces
  • Managed technical support for 150+ classrooms and 20 labs, driving a 20% increase in network uptime through proactive maintenance.
  • Reduced average ticket resolution time by 41% by implementing systematic troubleshooting and fostering effective team collaboration.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Math Researcher, Norman, OK Jan 2025 — Present
The University of Oklahoma
  • Assessing the affects of inclusive teaching practices to students' math identity through series of interviews.
  • Developing a new framework to understand how student's math identity shift through inclusive teaching practices while building upon some the work done on math identity and self-efficacy.

PROJECTS

Fortuna – AI-Powered Personal Finance App, Personal | React Native, FastAPI, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Celery, TypeScript Dec 2025 — Present
  • Built a production-ready React Native app (non-Expo) with a modular, scalable architecture powering fast navigation, responsive UI, and high-performance mobile experiences.
  • Engineered a secure FastAPI + PostgreSQL backend with row-level security, MFA-ready authentication, deep linking, device-bound sessions, and distributed Celery workers with APNs.
  • Delivered AI-driven financial analytics pipelines that generate personalized insights, automate budgeting intelligence, and significantly accelerate product development velocity.
HeadingtonPortal – Full-Stack Visitor Management System, Personal | React, Node.js, MongoDB, Express.js Jun 2023 — Jan 2026
  • Replaced a manual Excel workflow by engineering a full-stack visitor platform that cut guest registration time by 67% (60s to 20s), reduced returning visitor check-ins to <10s, and enabled batch checkouts in <7s during peak traffic.
  • Developed scalable REST APIs, role-based access control, and a responsive UI (React + Redux), eliminating redundant data entry and significantly improving throughput for housing staff.
  • Delivered secure data models, optimized search flows, and production deployment on Render, demonstrating strong ownership, end-to-end system design, and measurable operational impact.
PhishShield-AI, Personal | Python, Flask, Hugging Face, Threat Intelligence APIs March 2025 — Present
  • Developed an AI-powered Chrome extension that utilizes advanced threat intelligence and a fine-tuned Random Forest classifier to detect email phishing with an 85% accuracy improvement.
  • Integrated real-time security feeds from VirusTotal and URLHaus, enabling proactive mitigation of emerging phishing threats.
The Trail — Best Use of ElevenLabs, Hacklahoma 2026, Hacklahoma | Gemini API, ElevenLabs API, Apple Screen Time API, MongoDB, Canvas API, React Native (Expo) Feb 2026
  • Built a behavioral nudging productivity app that aggregates Canvas assignments, Google Calendar, and fitness data to surface AI-generated, context-aware interventions.
  • Implemented Apple's Screen Time framework trifecta (Family Controls, Device Activity, Managed Settings) across three app extensions to detect usage thresholds and render custom shield overlays on distracting apps — mirroring the architecture of apps like Opal.
  • Integrated ElevenLabs voice synthesis to deliver encouraging audio feedback on goal completion, winning Best Use of ElevenLabs out of all competing teams.
  • Used Gemini to decompose overwhelming workloads into clear, prioritized action steps delivered as in-app nudges.
Serendipity, HackMIT '25, Hacklahoma | Python, Google Gemini API, Vosk, Whisper Oct 2023 — Jul 2024
  • Engineered a real-time, context-aware AR platform on MentraOS, integrating AI (Claude), GPS, and weather APIs to dynamically generate and manage personalized user quests with high performance and data consistency.
  • Solved complex hardware and network constraints by optimizing the data sync layer and developing a voice-controlled UI, ensuring a resilient user experience in low-connectivity environments.
Personal Voice Assistant, Personal | Python, Google Gemini API May 2024 — Jul 2024
  • Built a hands-free voice assistant for Spotify using Google Gemini API and STT with advanced intent recognition.
  • Applied advanced NLP intent recognition to improve voice command accuracy and execution reliability.

EXTRACURRICULAR, HONORS AND AWARDS

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