Cole Dermott

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Cole Dermott

@cdermott

Burlington, Canada

Cole Dermott - Hackathon Application

About Me

I'm a dual-degree student at the University of Waterloo (Computer Science) and Wilfrid Laurier University (Business Administration), passionate about building innovative solutions at the intersection of technology and business. As a founding engineer at Roadaroo and an active blockchain developer, I bring both technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to hackathons.

Technical Skills

Languages: Python, JavaScript, Solidity, Swift, Kotlin, Flutter
Web Development: React, HTML5, CSS, Flask
Blockchain: Smart Contract Development, DAO Infrastructure, Web3
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, GCP, Kubernetes
AI/ML: TensorFlow, NLP, ARIMA/GARCH Models

Notable Projects

DAO Governance Tool

Developed a Telegram-based DAO governance system
Implemented voting mechanisms and proposal tracking
Integrated with multiple blockchain networks for transaction verification

Multi-Modal Adaptive Stock Predictor (MMASP)

Built comprehensive stock analysis platform using OCaml and Python
Integrated multiple data sources including social media sentiment
Implemented various prediction models (ARIMA, GARCH, Neural Networks)

Roadaroo (Founding Engineer)

Built full-stack B2B delivery platform
Developed cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter
Implemented real-time navigation and routing algorithms
Achieved 15% reduction in delivery times through optimization

Hackathon Experience

Winner - AVAX Hackathon at MBC 2025
Active participant in blockchain hackathons and development competitions
Experience with rapid prototyping and MVP development

What I Bring to Hackathons

Full-Stack Development: Can handle everything from frontend to backend
Blockchain Expertise: Experience with multiple chains and DAO development
Business Acumen: Strong understanding of product-market fit and user needs
Team Leadership: Led multiple successful projects and teams
Quick Learning: Proven ability to adapt to new technologies rapidly

Why I Love Hackathons

I thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation meets execution. Hackathons provide the perfect platform to push boundaries, learn new technologies, and create meaningful solutions. My experience in both technical development and business strategy allows me to contribute to all aspects of project development, from ideation to implementation.