Hi, I'm Chandler Higgins
Computer Science student at Concordia University, currently building distributed systems at AWS and shipping side projects that put AI in places it hasn't been before.
Hey there!
I'm Chandler, a Computer Science student at Concordia University with a strong passion for programming. Outside of coding, I'm either on the hockey rink, hitting the basketball court, or lost in the rhythm of my favorite music. I bring a positive, energetic, and outgoing vibe to everything I do, always eager to learn and grow.
Technical Skills
Languages
Frameworks & Technologies
AI-Assisted Development
Things I've built
DialPass: AI Phone-Tree Agent
An AI agent that sits on hold and navigates phone trees for you, then hands off to a live human. Streams call audio in real time via FastAPI and Twilio, using a two-tier inference pipeline that cuts AI inference costs by up to 90%.
Custom Dynamic Music Analytics Engine
A declarative analytics engine for personal streaming history: describe the metric you want, and it compiles your query into an optimized, multi-stage PostgreSQL pipeline across million-row datasets.
Classroom Management System
A Java grade management system that calculates weighted scores and letter grades, and generates individual and class report cards, built with modular, reusable OOP components.
higginsinfinity.com
The site you're on now: a fully responsive personal portfolio built with accessible layouts, scroll animations, and a custom navigation system.
CSV Sorter
Parses large CSV files line by line, validating and serializing well-formed entries while logging errors separately for review.
View on GitHubWork Experience
Software Development Intern
Amazon Web Services, Vancouver, BC
- Engineered a distributed internal operations platform using Java, React, and TypeScript, consolidating 5 fragmented operational CLIs into a unified Object Explorer alongside 4 additional investigation tools, deployed and used by the Amazon SNS on-call rotation.
- Architected an asynchronous backend execution engine to securely execute host-level operational CLIs, parsing unstructured text outputs into strongly typed Java objects with robust error-boundary handling.
- Designed a dynamic workflow routing layer that parses the Amazon Resource Name (ARN) to automatically adapt investigative tools based on AWS SNS Standard vs. FIFO topic configurations.
- Implemented an enterprise-grade security workflow for SNS topic-policy recovery, enforcing POSIX-group authorization, strict authentication, and a mandatory two-person review (2PR) consensus protocol.
Software Development Intern
Amazon Web Services, Vancouver, BC
- Developed and deployed an extensible host-level Health Check engine critical to maintaining global service reliability for AWS SQS and SNS at hyperscale.
- Authored cross-platform diagnostic checks executing directly on Amazon Linux hosts to monitor RPM database consistency and Graviton CPU hardware functionality.
- Built a configurable telemetry and metrics system using Spring, exposing real-time visibility into regional deployment status, server health, and failure modalities.
- Utilized Spring to convert object-oriented methods into executable host scripts, automating deployment workflows and integrating seamlessly with existing infrastructure platforms.
Production Manager
Culver's, Lawrence, KS
- Managed kitchen and back-of-house operations.
- Supervised and coordinated daily kitchen activities.
- Ensured food quality and cleanliness.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel.
Caregiver
Compass SLS & ILS, Redding, CA
- Provided direct support to developmentally disabled adults.
- Assisted with daily living tasks and medication management.
- Accompanied clients to work and appointments.
Busboy
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, Montréal, QC
- Liaised with the host team for table readiness.
- Maintained the highest standards of organization and cleanliness.
- Set up, took down, and maintained cleanliness of the busser station.
Busboy
Weinstein & Gavinos, Montréal, QC
- Cleaned and set tables.
- Stocked supplies and cleaned dishes.
- Assisted guests as needed.
Dishwasher
Ile Flottante, Montréal, QC
- Sanitized and washed dishes by hand.
- Performed janitorial duties during and after service.
- Ensured smooth restaurant operations.
Education Timeline
Eudora High School
Eudora, Kansas
Diploma
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, Kansas
General Studies
Concordia University
Montréal, Québec
Bachelor of Computer Science (Currently Enrolled)
Let's talk
Interested in connecting? Reach out anytime. I'm always happy to chat about opportunities, projects, or anything in between.
chandlerhiggins.cs@gmail.com