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Marco Anthony
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Full-stack developer and builder. CCIT + Sociology at the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Who I Am
I am a Honours Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (CCIT) and Sociology student at the University of Toronto Mississauga. I build modern web experiences, ship fast, and learn new tools obsessively.
I am the type of builder who takes an idea from rough concept to live and working, then keeps iterating until it feels clean, fast, and polished. From winning DeerHacks V to competing at GenAI Genesis and Hack the Globe, I love pushing boundaries at hackathons and turning ambitious ideas into working products under pressure.
Currently an AI/ML Systems Engineer Intern at Paideia Mundi NeuroSystems Institute, Lead Full-Stack Developer for the UTM Billiards Club, and Webmaster Intern at MINOA.
When I am not building, I am usually at the gym, playing billiards, catching sunsets, or listening to music while I work.
Languages Spoken
Tech Stack
Where I Have Worked
AI/ML Systems Engineer Intern
Paideia Mundi NeuroSystems Institute
Mar 2026 - Present
- Architecting core components of a multimodal AI research prototype within the NeuroSystems Intelligence and Research Unit
- Building ML data pipeline engineering, model training, data preprocessing and feature extraction
- Designing full-stack system architecture with privacy-compliant infrastructure for neurodevelopmental research
Webmaster Intern
MINOA
Dec 2025 - Present
- Managing storefront frontend and backend, handling website updates, theme changes, and SEO improvements
- Automated customer service by integrating an AI chatbot into the site
- Optimizing B2B collaboration area, improving navigation and structure
Lead Full-Stack Software Developer
UTM Billiards Club
May 2025 - Present
- Architected platform using React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Node.js, and Python, serving 310+ members across 10+ pages
- Reduced manual admin work from 1-2 hours to under 3 minutes with AI/ML image-to-data extraction pipeline
- Engineered tournament tools including 2v2 bracket generator with randomization, BYE handling, and state persistence
Indigenous Programming Assistant & Peer Mentor
University of Toronto Mississauga (CSE)
Aug 2025 - Present
- Planning, budgeting, and delivering Indigenous programming including Access Days, transition events, and trips
- Building community through mentorship and supporting outreach and partnerships
SEO Specialist
Stealth Startup
Sep 2025 - Feb 2026
- Collaborated with supervisor, social media lead, and 3D designer to generate sales
- Executed SEO duties individually and as part of a cross-functional team
Job Shadowing
Nov 2025 - Nov 2025
- Gained industry exposure through on-site job shadowing at Google Toronto
Inventory Control Clerk
Hallite Seals
Nov 2023 - Dec 2025
- Worked in multiple seasonal, part-time, and full-time roles across multiple periods
- Managed inbound/outbound shipments, scanning, packaging, and logistics
Tester
ACCE International
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026
- Conducted testing and quality assurance for the company
Poll Clerk
UTMSU
Mar 2023 - Mar 2025
- Facilitated voting procedures during key election periods across 6 election cycles
- Verified student identification, ensured fair and impartial voting, and counted ballots
Bilingual Customer Service Representative
Embark Student Corp.
Jul 2024 - Aug 2024
- Provided financial guidance to 200+ parents on RESP fund withdrawals
- Increased customer satisfaction to 90% and reduced average handling time by 25%
Data Analyst
Peroptyx
May 2023 - Aug 2023
- Reviewed and evaluated mapping data to improve accuracy of digital maps and navigation apps
- Validated navigation routes, verified business information through systematic online research
What I Have Built
LOCATR
DeerHacks V Winner
AI-powered real-time location intelligence platform that aggregates and analyzes geospatial data to provide actionable insights for urban planning and emergency response.
VIGIL
GenAI Genesis 2026
Intelligent monitoring and alerting system powered by generative AI that detects anomalies in real-time data streams and provides natural language explanations of incidents.
COMPASS
Hack the Globe 2026
Accessible navigation platform leveraging computer vision and NLP to provide context-aware guidance for users in unfamiliar environments, with real-time translation support.
UTM Billiards Platform
Full-stack club platform with Elo rankings, tournament bracket generators, AI chatbot, and automated data pipelines serving 310+ members.
Get in Touch
Have a project in mind, a question, or just want to connect? I would love to hear from you.
Location
Toronto, ON, Canada
University of Toronto Mississauga
Currently Seeking
2026/2027 internship roles in research, front-end, full-stack, UI/UX, product, software engineering, or data/automation.