Projects

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Abstract network visual showing routed contact research signals.
AI prototypeMay 2026 - Present

NetworkMind

AI-powered relationship intelligence and contact research prototype

NetworkMind combines professional contact data, public web research and LLM-assisted responses to help users form a clearer view of relevant people in their network.

Next.jsTypeScriptPrismaPostgreSQLRedisREST APIsAI APIsSearch APIs
Abstract high-dimensional distribution visual with bins and comparison fields.
Master's thesisSep 2025 - Mar 2026

Comparative Visualisation of High-Dimensional Data

Comparative Visualisation for High-Dimensional Data Based on Feature-Wise Binning and Similarity Metrics

The thesis is Smit's most substantial technical project: a web-based system for visually comparing high-dimensional datasets using feature-wise binning and quantitative similarity measures.

ReactTypeScriptD3.jsPythonGaussian binningVoronoi binningGAI binningEarth Mover's Distance
Abstract benchmark grid visual representing LaSeR-Bench data storage and automation.
Research softwareMar 2023 - Sep 2023

LaSeR-Bench Contributions

Research-software improvements at the University of Passau

Work completed as a Student Assistant at the Chair of Scalable Database Systems at the University of Passau.

RustPythonBashDockerGoogle App EngineJSON storage
Abstract route map visual representing vehicle navigation and real-time route calculation.
Simulation softwareMay 2023 - Jun 2023

Vehicle Simulation Route Optimisation

Route calculation and navigation logic for an Unreal Engine vehicle simulation

A short professional software engagement focused on route calculation and navigation behavior inside an Unreal Engine vehicle simulation.

Unreal EngineC++Route calculationPerformance optimisation
Abstract chest X-ray inspired visual for a CNN classification project.
Machine learningFeb 2021 - Mar 2021

COVID-19 Detection from Chest X-rays

CNN-based medical image classification project

A machine-learning project focused on practical medical image classification and early-stage decision support.

PythonCNNMachine learningMedical image classification
Abstract computer vision visual representing face and eye detection regions.
Computer visionMay 2020 - Aug 2021

Real-time Drowsiness Detection

OpenCV and Haar classifier monitoring project

A computer-vision project that applied Haar classifiers to detect drowsiness in real time and trigger alerts.

PythonOpenCVHaar classifiersComputer vision