Mike Dimitrov

Passionate about creating innovative solutions and turning ideas into reality through code.

About Me

Background

I am a full-stack software engineer with 3+ years building and shipping production web and mobile products. I currently develop across web and mobile at TRACTR, a Montreal-based development agency, and previously founded two AI products, Wayglo and Thrivebase. With a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems & Computer Science from McGill University, I pair technical depth with business acumen to create innovative solutions.

My focus lies in developing AI applications and platforms that enhance user experiences and drive business growth. I specialize in building scalable web applications using modern technologies like Next.js, React, and TypeScript, with a particular emphasis on integrating AI capabilities through OpenAI and other cutting-edge tools.

Languages

FrenchEnglishBulgarianSpanish

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-solvingPersistenceOpen-mindednessContinuous learningAttention to detail

Interests

ReadingEntrepreneurshipSpace ExplorationHikingCyclingRunningDogs

Education

McGill University

September 2019 - June 2023

Montreal, Quebec

Bachelor's Degree

Information SystemsComputer Science

Relevant Coursework

COMP202 · Foundations of ProgrammingCOMP250 · Intro to Computer ScienceCOMP251 · Algorithms & Data StructuresCOMP303 · Software DesignCOMP307 · Principles of Web DevelopmentINSY333 · Systems Analysis & ModellingINSY341 · Developing Business AppsINSY442 · Business Intelligence & Data AnalyticsINSY446 · Data Mining for Business Analytics

Dawson College

September 2017 - June 2019

Montreal, Quebec

Diploma of College Studies

International BusinessFirst-Class Honours

Experience

Full-Stack Software Developer

January 2026 - Present

TRACTR

Full-stack developer at a Montreal-based development agency, delivering web and mobile products end-to-end for multiple concurrent clients. • Tastet: Shipped V2.0 of the Tastet+ mobile app (React Native, Expo) serving ~4,000 monthly active users; maintain their media site (~1.5M views/year) and automated a multi-city newsletter pipeline (~7,500 subscribers) • Customaps: Built the end-to-end Stripe payment flow and the custom map-generation engine for a new product • Boscoville: Built the admin platform and companion mobile app for Blues, a CBT depression-prevention program launching in Quebec secondary schools (Sept 2026) • Extended a Directus (headless CMS) backend, wrote well-tested TypeScript/React code, and reviewed PRs across a distributed team

Founder & Full-Stack Developer

October 2024 - September 2025

Wayglo

Solo-founded an AI-powered video creation platform helping creators and businesses generate engaging short-form content. • Built full-stack application using Next.js, React, TypeScript, Vercel and Supabase • Implemented AI video generation pipeline using Remotion, RunwayML and OpenAI APIs • Created automated social media posting system for YouTube and TikTok • Developed credit-based subscription system with Stripe integration • Integrated email notifications and updates using Resend • Built custom model training pipeline for personalized AI avatars and brand assets

Founder & Full-Stack Developer

November 2023 - June 2024

Thrivebase

Founded an AI-powered chatbot platform enabling businesses to create custom ChatGPT-like assistants trained on their data. • Built full-stack application using Next.js, React, TypeScript, Supabase, and Vercel • Implemented AI chatbot system using OpenAI's GPT-3.5/4 models • Developed document processing pipeline for PDFs, CSVs, and web content • Built no-code chatbot builder with customizable styling and embedding options • Implemented lead capture and analytics system with email notifications

Software Developer - Contract

March 2023 - September 2023

Playalong

Built frontend and landing pages for web-based online music player MVP. • Developed responsive landing pages and marketing site using Next.js and Tailwind • Created interactive music player interface with playback controls • Built user authentication and profile management features • Collaborated with design team to ensure consistent brand experience

Student Consulting Project

January 2022 - April 2022

Coveo

Collaborated with team members and Coveo stakeholders to develop a marketing strategy for their Adobe Magento integration product launch. • Analyzed market opportunities and competitive landscape • Designed comprehensive marketing plan and launch strategy • Created strategic recommendations for product positioning • Presented findings and strategy to Coveo representatives

Student Consulting Project

September 2021 - December 2021

DocDigitizer

Collaborated with team members and DocDigitizer stakeholders to create data visualization solutions for end users. • Designed and developed interactive dashboard using Power BI • Created visualizations to help users access and analyze their data • Worked closely with client to understand requirements and deliver solutions • Provided recommendations for dashboard implementation and adoption

Personal Accomplishments

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Camino de Santiago

Hiked 1000 km across Northern Spain

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Sicily Cycling

Cycled 1000 km around Sicily, Italy

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Half Marathon

Completed in 2:13:00

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Global Explorer

Visited 23 countries

Gallery

Hackathons

LA Hacks

Participated in UCLA's premier hackathon

Hackathons

HackPrinceton

Won hackathon with my team at Princeton University

Education

Israel Study Trip

McGill University group study trip exploring Israel's startup ecosystem

Projects & Hackathons

Wondernest

Built an AI-powered travel planner web application that helps users create personalized itineraries and discover unique experiences. The app leverages OpenAI to generate custom travel recommendations based on user preferences and constraints.

Next.jsTypeScriptOpenAITailwindSupabaseVercel

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Rad Kitchen

Built in 24 hours a chrome extension that generates unique recipes with an image of the dish from products found on radish.coop, a Montreal-based online food delivery cooperative. Winner of the Radish Sponsor Challenge and Overall Top 5 at McHacks 10.

ReactTypeScriptMaterial UIOpenAICohereTwilio

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AIDU

Built in 24 hours an AI-powered therapy chatbot that provides accessible mental health support through natural conversation. The app uses Whisper API for voice input, DALL-E for generating calming visuals, GPT-3.5 for conversational abilities, Pinecone for vector storage, and Hume API for real-time emotion detection from video feed.

Next.jsReactOpenAIPineconeHumePython

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Word, My World

Built in 36 hours a web application helping users find the best combinations to win at Wordle. Winner of Best Domain Name at PolyHacks-Hackatown 2022.

ReactMaterial UIFirebase

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Lynked

Developed in one week a web app connecting entrepreneurs seeking funding with investors based on their respective wants during BOLT McGill Winter 2022.

ReactReduxMaterial UIFirebaseNews API

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