Yannik Büchi

About Yannik Büchi

About Me Hello! I\'m a dedicated Software Engineer with nearly two years of experience in creating innovative front-end and back-end solutions. My journey in the tech world has brought me to a unique experience working in real estate, where I am currently contributing to building great communities by developing a platform to help fund amazing real estate projects. What drives me? A deep-seated passion for developing software with a positive social impact. In an age where digital addiction is a rising concern, my goal is to deviate from the norm. I\'m committed to crafting software solutions that connect people with the real world, enriching lives rather than encouraging screen time.One of my core passions is combating climate change. I\'m deeply invested in leveraging technology to empower individuals and communities to make environmentally conscious decisions. I believe in the power of software as a tool for good, enabling people to take actionable steps towards a sustainable future. Working for the good of the environment is truly what gets me up in the morning. Stay tuned to hear about a great project I\'m working on!Beyond the digital realm, I\'m an avid climber, tennis enthusiast, and a lover of winter sports, especially skiing and snowboarding. Music has been a part of my life since I was seven, with the piano being my companion in both joyful and reflective times. Cooking is another passion of mine, offering a creative outlet and a way to connect with others through the universal language of food.Whether it\'s through coding or my hobbies, I seek to bring positivity, innovation, and a touch of humanity into everything I do. I\'m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring opportunities where we can make a meaningful difference together.Feel free to reach out if you want to talk about technology, climate action, music, outdoor sports, or just to share a great recipe!

Experience

1. Founding Engineer

   Pryzm

   Oct 2024 — Present · NY, US

   Improved a React Flow-based graphical interface for mapping relationships between individuals, government organizations, companies, and budgets, making it faster and more intuitive to build structured connections- Built and completed JBook data ingestion pipeline, sourcing and processing government budget documents from civilian departments using Python, OCR, and LLMs, integrating the data into our platform, and developing an interactive visualization interface for analysis- Enhanced the saved search and email notification system, refining the backend logic for delivering daily updates on relevant government opportunities and building an intuitive UI for users to save and manage their searches.

Education

• Colby College

  Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.), Biology / French Studies

  2013 — 2017

• Columbia Engineering

  Full Stack Development Bootcamp, Computer Science

  2019 — 2020

• FASNY - French American School of New York

  High School, Baccalaureat général scientifique (Bac S)

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Dissection
• Skiing
• French
• Taekwondo
• Soccer
• Teamwork
• Mac
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
• R
• Piano Playing
• Research
• Gel Electrophoresis
• Biology
• Communication
• Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
• Dna Extraction
• Environmental Education