Finley Vickers | Portfolio

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About Me

I am a computer science student at the University of Victoria, motivated by learning and new ideas. I am seeking experience with industry leaders on the frontlines of tech innovation. I have experience with various practical concepts, including git and other project management methods. I have a special interest in software security and analysis, as well as IT management.

Resume

Education

University of Victoria, Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science 09-2023 – 05-2027

Bachelor of Computer Science

Skills

Programming: Python, Java, C#, C++, Bash
Data analysis: Jupyter, MS Excel, Visual Basic, R
Web Development: JavaScript, Vercel, HTML, CSS
Operating Systems: Unix/Linux, MS Windows, MacOSX
Software: Visual Studio, Unity, Microsoft Office, IntelliJ
Linux System Administration: Arch, Debian, Ubuntu, multi-user management, distributed systems
Project Management: Git, SVN, Kanban boards, Agile, documentation
Cybersecurity: Basic penetration testing, network security fundamentals, Linux privilege escalation (via TryHackMe)

Technical Projects

Discogs Explorer 03-2026 – Present

Built a full-stack record discovery web app using Next.js 16, TypeScript, and the Discogs API, enabling users to browse and navigate releases through sonic connections.
Implemented a two-layer connection algorithm combining Last.fm artist similarity with a pre-computed style co-occurrence graph to surface meaningful recommendations.
Designed an interactive D3.js genre/style map (~320 relationships) and a real-time force-directed exploration graph using react-force-graph-2d.
Integrated Upstash Redis for multi-TTL caching (releases 7 days, search 1 hour, connections 24 hours), reducing Discogs API calls and improving response times.
Built a custom rate-limit proxy and per-user authentication via httpOnly cookies, supporting both public and authenticated Discogs API tiers.

Productivity Timer 01-2025 – Present

Developed a Chrome extension featuring a Pomodoro timer with modern UI using Vue.js and CSS animations to enhance productivity.
Implemented customizable timer durations, auto-start options, and theme customization with gradient-based progress indicators.
Integrated Chrome Extension APIs for notifications and storage, ensuring cross-session persistence of user preferences.
Designed animated transitions and circular progress visuals using CSS gradients, adhering to Chrome Web Store guidelines.
Resolved browser compatibility issues and optimized performance for low-memory environments.

BlackBox Secure File Container 01-2025 – Present

Developed a secure desktop application in Java using GTK to create encrypted file containers with AES-256-CBC encryption and PBKDF2 key derivation.
Implemented secure storage with unique salts and initialization vectors (IVs) for each container, enhancing data integrity and security.
Designed an intuitive CLI and GUI interface, enabling users to manage encrypted containers, add/extract files, and perform batch operations.
Ensured cross-platform compatibility by leveraging Java 17+, allowing the application to run on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
Utilized IntelliJ IDEA for development, adhering to Agile methodologies and version control with Git for efficient project management.

Remote Management CLI 02-2025 – Present

Developed a terminal-based remote server monitoring tool in Rust, featuring real-time CPU, memory, and disk usage tracking.
Implemented a responsive Terminal User Interface (TUI) using Ratatui, displaying historical performance data with interactive graphs.
Secured connections via SSH with authentication methods including SSH agent and password fallback, ensuring minimal server access requirements.
Optimized for low resource overhead, allowing efficient monitoring without significant impact on server performance.
Utilized Rust's async capabilities and OpenSSL for secure communication, adhering to Agile methodologies with Git version control.

Work Experience

API Integration Developer (Co-op) 05-2025 – 10-2025

Remote

Designed and implemented API integrations with third-party services, connecting industry software to CRM systems using Make, Python, and N8N.
Developed, tested, and maintained API endpoints and connections using REST, SOAP, and Webhooks to ensure high performance and reliability.
Troubleshot and resolved integration issues, including debugging errors related to data syncing and authentication (OAuth, API keys, JWT).
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of external APIs into the platform.
Documented API integration processes, including endpoints, data mapping, and error handling procedures.
Utilized API testing tools (Postman, Swagger) for development and debugging, working with JSON and XML data formats.
Ensured integration solutions met security standards and adhered to best practices for performance and scalability.

Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, BC

Retail Associate 06-2024 – 09-2024

Assisted customers with finding merchandise and helping them make informed decisions.
Got specialized training on brands like Arc'teryx and Patagonia

Rentals Technician 10-2022 – 02-2023

Communicated with customers to adjust and repair gear to specifications.
Worked with managers and supervisors to efficiently communicate with all team members.

Training, Certificates and Extracurricular Activities

C# Course: C# Basics for Beginners: Learn C# Fundamentals by Coding (via Udemy)
Python Course: Automate the Boring Stuff with Python programming (via Udemy)
C++ Course: Beginning C++ Programming – From Beginner to Beyond (Via Udemy)
Cybersecurity: TryHackMe learning paths including Introduction to Cyber Security, Pre-Security, and Complete Beginner

Projects

BlackBox Secure File Container

Java Security Encryption GTK

Secure desktop application for creating encrypted file containers using AES-256-CBC encryption and PBKDF2 key derivation. Features both CLI and GUI interfaces for managing encrypted data with cross-platform support.

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ProductivityKeeper

JavaScript Vue.js CSS Chrome Extension

A Chrome extension featuring a Pomodoro timer to help stay productive with a beautiful, modern UI. Includes customizable work/break durations, visual progress indicators, multiple timer modes, and theme options.

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Remote Management CLI

Rust TUI SSH OpenSSL

Terminal-based remote server monitoring tool developed in Rust, featuring real-time system metrics tracking, interactive performance graphs, and secure SSH connections. Optimized for low resource overhead to efficiently monitor servers without impacting performance.

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Storage Helper

C++ Qt6 CMake Multi-threading

A powerful C++ application built with Qt6 that helps manage large files on your system. Features multi-threaded directory scanning, size-based filtering, file type categorization, and efficient memory usage. Includes a modern UI for sorting and managing files with direct file system integration.

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Discogs Explorer

Next.js TypeScript D3.js Redis

A web app for browsing and discovering records through sonic connections. Navigate from release to release via artist similarity (Last.fm), shared styles, and labels — with a force-directed exploration graph and an interactive D3.js genre/style map. Built on the Discogs API with Upstash Redis caching.

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Audiobook Generator

Python FastAPI TTS ffmpeg

Converts EPUB ebooks into M4B audiobooks with navigable chapter markers. Supports cloud TTS via Mistral Voxtral and local inference on Apple Silicon using mlx-audio. Includes a web UI and CLI, chapter selection, real-time progress tracking, and 18 voice models with voice-cloning support.

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RustNZB (Work in Progress)

Rust CLI Async Networking

A fast and efficient CLI-based NZB client written in Rust. Features concurrent downloads using async Rust, multiple server support with failover, SSL/TLS encryption, and progress tracking. Includes YAML configuration for server management and comprehensive post-processing capabilities.

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