Reilly McLaren

About Reilly McLaren

I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2021 with a degree in Computer Science and Applied Discrete Mathematics, where I learned how to apply mathematical concepts and algorithms to solve complex problems. Since then, I have been working as a Full Stack Engineer at ThinkTrends, LLC, a startup that provides data-driven solutions for various industries. I am proficient in Node.js, HTML5, Git, and other web development technologies, and I have experience in designing and implementing microservices, machine learning pipelines, and logging features. As one of the four core engineers at ThinkTrends, I have contributed to diverse tasks including deployment, script automation, user experience enhancement, and new feature development. Some of the projects I am most proud of are the fuzzy match microservice, which handles the aggregation of malformatted documents into unique entities, the audit logging feature, which tracks user changes in the application and enables an autocorrection service, and the comprehensive logging and memory profiling for our main machine learning pipeline, which improves the performance and reliability of our data processing. I enjoy working with a collaborative and innovative team, and I am always eager to learn new skills and technologies. I am passionate about creating solutions that make a positive impact on the world, and I believe that I can bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team.

Experience

1. Founding Software Engineer

   Moneybyrd

   Nov 2024 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US

   Building cutting edge, online financial education to support Baby Bond Programs

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Computer Science, Applied Discrete Mathematics

  2017 — 2021