Alrick Grandison πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»

Data Analyst | Data Engineer | Software Engineer | Innovator | Builder

Creator of Algodal Parser Generator and VkForge tools | Steel video game

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About Me

πŸ‘‹ Hi, I'm Alrick Grandison - a Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Innovator, Builder, and Philosopher.

πŸ’Ό I'm growing my knowledge and expertise in AI/LLM technologies while developing software libraries, tools, and video games under my studio Algodal.

🌱 Creator of Algodal Parser Generator and VkForge β€” an open-source Vulkan rendering engine.

🌍 Designing my own programming language β€” poc-pl (proof of concept programming language) as I am currently undecided on the name..

πŸ’žοΈ I'm open to collaborating on open-source projects that push the boundaries of technology and push society forward.

Why Hire me?

I am a senior expert with over 10 years of combined experience in data analytics and software engineering. I approach my work with focus, discipline, and a sense of ownership, and I take responsibility for delivering results end to end. I have worked directly with clients and alongside cross-functional teams in startups and fast-growing organizations.

I am comfortable operating in remote and unstructured environments that require self-management, clear judgment, and consistent execution. I move problems forward without any need for oversight, and I adapt quickly as priorities change. I bring a practical mindset and a strong commitment to doing the work well.

I am someone you can trust to take complex problems, break them down, deliver solutions that support real business decisions, complete all tasks in a timely manner, and go above and beyond what is required.

Professional Experience and Portfolio

Power BI Dashboard analyzing sales trends

Power BI dashboard I built β€” reduced reporting time by 40% and improved decision-making

Python automation script for operations

Python automation saving 15+ hours/month across operations

Recipient of a Master's in Data Analytics at the University of Niagara Falls. Created real world projects, including, the Algodalβ„’ Parser Generator, and Steel (a Vulkan 1.3 renderer Game in C). Additional work with data such as Optimization, Predictive/Prescriptive Analysis, AI/LLM systems, and high-performance software engineering.

Work Experience

Global AI Interface β€” Data Engineer (Remote)

  • Building a data-analysis software tool aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, designed to consolidate and present insights from multiple public data sources.
  • Developing data pipelines in Python to extract, normalize, and combine datasets into a single analytical view.
  • Designing dashboards that surface trends and metrics in a clear, decision-oriented format.
  • Operating independently in a self-directed environment, managing scope, priorities, and delivery.

JustAppraised β€” Senior Software Engineer (Sep 2024 – Jun 2025)

  • Managed integrations across 100+ U.S. government clients, supporting data workflows and system processes.
  • Collaborated with BI teams on analytics dashboards, contributing to a 25% reduction in client-reported issues.
  • Maintained internal data pipelines used for model validation, evaluation, and monitoring.
  • Improved reporting and onboarding workflows, reducing manual effort and turnaround time.

JustAppraised β€” Software Engineer (Mar 2022 – Sep 2024)

  • Designed and configured backend workflows, data validation logic, and API integrations for 20+ municipal clients.
  • Implemented automation to streamline repetitive operational and data-related tasks.
  • Authored technical documentation that improved consistency and reduced onboarding friction.

Centerfield, KIN, Jamaica β€” Operations Analyst (Mar 2021 – Mar 2022)

  • Built interactive dashboards and internal automation tools in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Automated reporting workflows using Python and SQL, improving operational efficiency.
  • Designed monitoring scripts to support operational decision-making and reduce manual reporting.

Centerfield, KIN, Jamaica β€” Scheduling Analyst (Sep 2019 – Mar 2021)

  • Built and optimized scheduling for business operations.
  • Analyzed forecast data and provided business intelligence insights.
  • Managed day-to-day operational reporting.

Technical Skills

Computer Languages

  • Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript
  • C, C++, Go, Zig
  • SQL, HTML, CSS

Tools & Platforms

  • Keras, TensorFlow, Git
  • PostgreSQL, MySQL
  • Power BI, Tableau, Excel
  • Jupyter, Google Colab

Core Skills

  • ETL Pipelines & Dashboard Design
  • Machine Learning & AI
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Business Intelligence

Education

  • MSc in Data Analytics
  • University of Niagara Falls
  • Relevant Coursework: Prescriptive Analysis, Predictive Analysis, Business Intelligence, Database Management
  • Awards: Excellence (x3 terms)

Projects & Open Source

Algodal Parser Generator

A high-performance parser generator for C/C++ projects, used in compilers and embedded systems. Forming the base for future Algodalβ„’ developer tools.

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VkForge β€” Vulkan Rendering Engine

An open-source Vulkan End-User API Implementation Generator that accelerates graphics programming by generating clean, boilerplate Vulkan code.

View on GitHub β†’

Your Opinion (YO) β€” Social Engagement Platform

Developed a full-stack platform allowing users to create polls and collect feedback, combined into meaningful data intelligence dashboards.

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Technical Gists & Snippets

Collection of useful code snippets, algorithms, and technical notes for software development and data analysis.

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Google Developer Groups β€” Niagara Falls

Member participating in learning courses for using Google Gemini AI LLM in fullstack applications and leadership courses for Google AI.

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Connect With Me

πŸ’žοΈ Open to Collaboration: I'm always interested in collaborating on open-source projects, especially in the areas of:

  • Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
  • Data analysis & visualization libraries
  • AI/LLM applications and tools
  • Game development & graphics programming
  • Programming language design
  • Any other interesting projects

My Development Activity

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Much of my development activity is in private and company repositories and is not shown here. GitHub activity only reflects a subset of my work.