Hi, I'm
Dylan Lim
San Marino, CA
I build tools that make annoying work easier, from chat moderation systems to workflow automations and interactive web apps.
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About Me
My background spans NLP, backend systems, and interactive web apps. I've built moderation APIs, group decision tools, and D&D planning utilities, and I've taught coding to K-12 students. I tend to gravitate toward problems where the right system can replace a repetitive manual process.
I like building at the intersection of engineering and usability, whether that's automating workflows, designing APIs, or making playful tools that solve real annoyances like group decision fatigue.
That teaching background shaped how I think about engineering: clear structure, strong fundamentals, and making things people can actually learn from. Outside of work, I'm drawn to game design, AI assistants, and anything that turns a complex system into something interactive.
Backend & APIs
Python, Flask, Firebase, DocuSign API
AI / NLP
PyTorch, NLTK, Hugging Face, Vector Search
Automation
Workflows, Integrations, CRM Systems, OCR
Web & Prototyping
JavaScript, TypeScript, Flutter, Capacitor, Figma
Cloud & Deployment
Google Cloud, Pinecone, Vercel, Render
// what I've built
Featured Projects
A selection of projects showcasing my work in AI, automation, and web development
Parry API
A drop-in, client-side toxicity detector for game chat: one JS file, zero backend, VADER-based scoring with no network round-trips.
JavaScript · VADER · Zero-DependencyMunchMatch
A cross-platform group dining app for web, iOS, and Android that replaces "where should we eat?" with a swipe.
JS · Firebase · Capacitor · Google PlacesMagluForge
A five-tool D&D toolset (spell search, encounter simulator, DPR calculator, and action planner) that speeds up prep and combat math for players and DMs.
JavaScript · HTML · CSSPanel Pal
A browser extension that OCRs and translates comic, manga, and webtoon panels in real time, right where you're reading.
TypeScript · FastAPI · Google Vision · DeepL// the build log
Timeline
Every project and role, laid out by when the work actually happened.
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Credentials
Verified degrees, certifications, and learning milestones mapped as an achievement system and skill tree.
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Let's Connect
I'm looking for software engineering roles where I can build practical tools, automation systems, and user-focused apps. If that sounds useful to your team, I'd be happy to connect.
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