Eki Uzamere

I'm Eki, a software engineer and computer science major at Columbia University with a deep passion for technology and its storytelling power. My journey into tech began through student journalism, where I discovered the immense potential of technology in crafting and sharing compelling stories. This passion has fueled my creative endeavors, leading to the development of some great applications!

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ConcertReporter

Make every performance unforgettable

I initially designed Concert Reporter specifically for students taking the Global Core course Salsa, Soca, Reggae at Columbia University. This incredible course requires students to attend live performances of Caribbean music in the city, supplementing their education with firsthand experiences. A key part of the course involves students carefully noting the sounds they hear, contextualizing them within the broader history of the Caribbean, and submitting three concert reports each semester based on a specific rubric.

Designed for Students, Loved by Music Enthusiasts

Concert Reporter is tailored to help students excel in their concert reports, offering tools to document the sounds they hear and the experiences they encounter. The app includes:

  • Comprehensive Tools: Add concerts and songs, using a toggle implementation to classify genres and stylistic elements.
  • Educational Resources: Access detailed information on Caribbean musical instruments, genres, and stylistic components.
  • Seamless Organization: Follow the course rubric to structure detailed and effective reports.
  • Collaboration & Sharing: Export notes and reports to PDF for download or share them with classmates for group projects.

Built with Passion and Precision

I developed this app using Swift in XCode to ensure a smooth, intuitive experience. While Concert Reporter was created with Columbia University students in mind, it’s also an invaluable tool for music enthusiasts who want to document and deepen their appreciation of live performances.

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The app is now available for download. I hope it inspires the next generation of Salsa, Soca, Reggae students and all music lovers to embrace their passion for music.

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Divvy

Bill-splitting made easy

Divvy is a bill-splitting app that uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to streamline expense sharing. Developed in Swift, Divvy features an intuitive UI, photo upload functionality, receipt scanning, itemized selection, and Venmo integration, simplifying social financial transactions.

I created Divvy during my Mobile App Development class at Columbia University. For our final project, we had the incredible opportunity to present the app to engineers at Apple who are actively working on Swift. Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive and a testament to the app's utility and design.

Watch the video they viewed during our presentation:
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SynTactic (Fast Pitch Finalist)

Your Shortcut to SynTax Mastery

Syntax is tricky, and experienced programmers, proficient in multiple languages, often find themselves stumbling over syntax during critical moments in their careers. This gap in learning is what SynTactic addresses, offering a unique solution in a market saturated with platforms like Leetcode and Codecademy that intertwine logic and syntax learning. SynTactic stands out by providing an exclusive focus on syntax mastery, catering to programmers who have already honed their logical skills and need targeted practice in syntax for specific programming languages.

SynTactic is built with a modern REACT frontend and Ruby on Rails backend and currently features flashcards and multiple-choice questions to aid in mastering syntax in Ruby, Java, and Python with secure login authentication and progress tracking, enabling users to monitor their success rate and improvement over time.

SynTactic was a finalist at Columbia Engineering’s Fast Pitch competition, an event challenging teams to present their innovative ideas to a panel of venture capitalists.

InfinityCube!

Fun. Simple. Satisfying.

I coded InfinityCube as a gift for my very young brother. Beyond that, I wanted to create something tangible to showcase all that I had learned in my major at college. It was often hard to explain my studies to my family, so I developed this app to share my skills with them. They love playing it, and it’s been rewarding to see my work bring joy to them.

InfinityCube was also a milestone for me as it became the first app I ever published to the App Store. It’s still available for download, and I’d love for you to try it out too!

Download InfinityCube on the App Store

PassWordle

Wordle with a twist!

PassWordle was the very first mobile app I ever tried my hand at coding, even before taking any formal courses for mobile development at Columbia or online. It’s amazing how much I’ve learned about development since then, thanks to some incredible developers like Stewart Lynch.

To create PassWordle, I studied Stewart Lynch’s excellent YouTube video series and then added my own unique twist. While Lynch’s project was a Wordle clone that used words, I reimagined it to use numbers instead, making the app feel like you’re trying to unlock someone’s phone. This change not only brought a fresh angle to the gameplay but also allowed me to explore new challenges, like implementing numeric validation and adjusting the user interface to suit the concept.

While I ultimately decided not to publish PassWordle due to its similarity to Wordle, I’m proud of the final product. If you’re interested in playing it or exploring the code, it’s available in a public repository on my GitHub. I’d love for you to try it out and maybe expand upon it!

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