I'm Michael Forde, a Computer Science student at Columbia University, passionate about building efficient and scalable systems and exploring cloud infrastructure, full-stack development, and machine learning.
- 🌱 Currently exploring Kubernetes, Cloud Engineering (AWS, GCP, Azure), Full-Stack Development, and Data Structures & Algorithms.
- 👯 Excited to collaborate on open-source projects and contribute to tech accessibility and diversity initiatives.
- ⚡ Fun fact: When I'm not coding, you'll find me playing the double bass.
- AWS Benchmarking Intern – Conducted cross-cloud Kubernetes benchmarking on AWS, GCP, and Azure; built Pulumi-based infrastructure and automated deployments to measure performance at scale.
- Dine U – Full-stack mobile app for Columbia Dining, using React Native, Supabase, Node.js, and ML-powered meal recommendations.
- ESG Investing Assistant – Machine learning-based dashboard built with FastAPI, Supabase, and React, integrating real-time stock data and AI-powered insights.
I've recently started blogging more consistently! My blog features insights on coding, student life, and personal development—along with tips for fellow learners. If you're interested in these topics, check out my blog here and feel free to subscribe!
