Hi, I'm Mark — Backend-Focused CS Student @ Columbia 👋

I’m a Computer Science student at Columbia University who loves building scalable, reliable backends.

I care about clean architecture, performance, and impact.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Languages & Core Tech:
Java • Python • SQL • JavaScript
Frameworks & Tools:
Spring Boot • Docker • FastAPI • Flask • OpenCV • React
Infra & Databases:
MySQL • PostgreSQL • Redis • GitHub Actions

I’m currently exploring: distributed systems patterns, efficient vector search for support tooling, and Spring Security/OAuth flows.

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🚀 Projects

Cloud Storage Backend (Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, Docker)

A Dropbox-style backend with authentication, file upload/download, metadata tracking, and simulated replication for fault tolerance.
Repo: 🔧 markhryt/Cloud-Storage-Backend

AI-Powered Ticket Routing System (IP)

Routes internal support tickets to the best-suited employee based on skills, history, and availability.
Repo: 🔧 markhryt/AIssistant

SkyHigh — AI-Powered Frisbee for Rescue Missions

Worked on a team that designed and prototyped an aerodynamic frisbee robot to collect rescue data mid-flight in critical situations where drones fall short.
Repo: 🚁 markhryt/Devfest

Numera AI Accounting

Built a rule-based system to categorize expenses and surface insights for small businesses.
Repo: 🚀 markhryt/Numera

E-commerce Platform (Full Stack)

Developed product listings, checkout flow, and an admin dashboard.
Repo: 🛒 markhryt/E-Commerce

Reddit Reader App (React + Reddit API)

Lightweight client to search and read Reddit threads.
Repo: 📖 markhryt/redditForCoddecademy

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📫 Contact / Let’s Connect

• Email: 🔧mark@hrytchak.com
• LinkedIn: 🔧 linkedin.com/in/markhrytchak

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