Bill Gate Ntwali
Computer Science and Biology student at Columbia University building software that solves real problems, not just creates new bugs. I'm interested in software engineering, AI, data, fintech, and tools that are useful, thoughtful, and scalable.
Columbia
University
Class of 2028
Software
Core Focus
Engineering & System Design & Backend
8+
Projects Built
Full-stack, mobile & data tools
Open
To Opportunities
Software Engineering internships
The person behind
the builds
Software Engineer
I enjoy building practical applications, APIs, and tools that solve real problems and are reliable enough for people to actually use.
Systems Thinker
I like understanding how pieces fit together, from frontend interfaces to backend services, databases, data pipelines, and deployment decisions.
Data-Focused
I’m drawn to problems where good software makes messy information easier to validate, analyze, search, and turn into useful decisions.
Community-Driven
As an RA and mentor, I know technical work does not happen in isolation. Communication, trust, and empathy matter as much as code.
Location
New York City
Background
Rwanda → New York
Focus
Software Engineering
Building
Full-stack, mobile & data tools
I'm a Columbia University undergraduate studying Computational Biology with a strong focus on computer science, software engineering, and data-driven systems. My work sits at the intersection of building useful products, designing reliable backends, and using code to make complex information easier to work with.
Outside the classroom, I've built full-stack applications, mobile tools, Chrome extensions, REST APIs, database schemas, and AI-powered developer tools. I learn best by building, debugging, and shipping projects that real people can use.
Where I've shown up
Software Engineer Intern
The Rockefeller University
May 2026 - Present · 1 mo
New York, United States
Software Engineer Intern in the Rockefeller Bioinformatics Group, contributing to machine learning and bioinformatics workflows.
- Built and maintained software workflows for research data analysis
- Collaborated with researchers on ML-assisted bioinformatics tasks
- Supported reproducible analysis and data-quality checks
Resident Advisor (RA)
Columbia University
Feb 2026 - Present · 4 mos
New York, New York, United States · On-site
Support a residential community of 50+ students through 1:1 check-ins, community programming, conflict mediation, and referrals to campus resources.
- Led floor events in coordination with university housing staff
- Maintained an inclusive and supportive residential environment
- Provided direct support and resource navigation for student wellbeing
Fellow
ColorStack
Sep 2025 - Present · 9 mos
United States
Participate in a community of Black and Latinx computer science students focused on career growth, technical development, and peer mentorship.
- Engaged in career and technical development programming
- Expanded mentorship and peer learning network in tech
- Built community through workshops and professional opportunities
AI/Product Strategy- Wells Fargo x GCA Early Talent Competition
Wells Fargo
Apr 2026 · 1 mo
New York, New York, United States
Designed an AI banking concept focused on fraud resolution, onboarding, and small-business lending through transparent customer-bank commitments.
- Proposed Promise Ledger, Case Space, and Relationship Copilot components
- Focused on retrieval-grounded compliance guidance and case summarization
- Built explainability into customer-facing lending support flows
Software Engineering-Tech Lab
Bloomberg
Apr 2026 · 1 mo
New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
Implemented Python producer and consumer classes for a RabbitMQ messaging system, routing simulated securities updates by ticker and industry sector.
- Tested topic-exchange routing behavior in RabbitMQ
- Built and validated workflows in a Dockerized environment
- Applied event-driven design and distributed systems fundamentals
Software Engineering - Cubist Systematic
Point72
Apr 2026 · 1 mo
New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
Built an AI chess platform in a 5-person team that generated custom opponents from user prompts with distinct play styles and move narration.
- Integrated two Claude models across three gameplay touchpoints
- Helped build a five-stage validation pipeline for generated code
- Improved prompt pass rate from 40% to 100% after six iterations
BCG Launch
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Mar 2026 - Apr 2026 · 2 mos
United States
Professional development program focused on consulting, business problem-solving, and career readiness through workshops, networking, and case-based learning.
- Strengthened structured problem-solving and communication skills
- Practiced case-based analysis in collaborative settings
- Expanded understanding of consulting workflows and expectations
Launch Your Career in Tech, Data, AI & Design Series
JPMorganChase
Mar 2026 - Apr 2026 · 2 mos
United States
Participated in a career readiness series focused on technology, data, AI, and design pathways in financial services.
- Learned from practitioner sessions across technical career tracks
- Built practical insight into product and engineering roles in finance
- Engaged with peers and mentors through structured programming
Software Engineering - Code To Give
Morgan Stanley
Mar 2026 · 1 mo
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
Built a full-stack volunteer outreach platform in a 10-person team, supporting event creation, registrations, cancellations, attendee tracking, and check-in workflows.
- Contributed backend API and database workflows for platform modules
- Collaborated across roles to ship features on a hackathon timeline
- Supported event operations tooling with production-minded design
Student Academic Support Worker
Columbia University
Sep 2025 - Feb 2026 · 6 mos
New York, United States
Tutored 5-6 STEM students weekly through 5+ individual and group sessions, maintaining a 95% student satisfaction rate.
- Created 12+ customized study plans with targeted practice
- Helped students improve exam scores by an average of 20%
- Delivered consistent support across individual and group formats
Research Assistant
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Mar 2025 - Aug 2025 · 6 mos
New York, United States · On-site
Analyzed flow cytometry data from seven mice using R, Python, FlowJo, and GraphPad Prism to investigate ILC2 roles in steady-state bone marrow hematopoiesis.
- Validated ILC2 depletion with a 10x reduction (0.06% to 0.006%)
- Quantified experimental outcomes and supported interpretation
- Authored a manuscript covering methods, findings, and next experiments
Frontiers of Science Teaching Assistant
Columbia University
Jan 2025 - May 2025 · 5 mos
New York, United States · On-site
Supported course delivery, student engagement, and discussion-based learning for the Frontiers of Science curriculum.
- Facilitated sections and student support during course cycles
- Helped clarify technical concepts and assignment expectations
- Partnered with course staff to maintain instructional quality
John Jay RHLO Representative
Columbia University
Oct 2024 - May 2025 · 8 mos
New York, United States · On-site
Represented resident voices in housing leadership processes while supporting student communication, planning, and community priorities.
- Coordinated resident feedback with housing leadership
- Supported floor-level initiatives and community organization
- Helped advance student-centered residential improvements
Project Manager
Helping Hand Foundation
Nov 2021 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda · On-site
Led project planning and coordination for community-focused initiatives, including stakeholder communication and implementation support.
- Managed project timelines and execution checkpoints
- Coordinated teams and partners across initiative phases
- Tracked outcomes and communicated progress to stakeholders
Student Research Assistant
Lycee de Kigali
Sep 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs
Kigali City, Rwanda · On-site
Supported student research initiatives with data handling, technical analysis, and structured reporting.
- Contributed SQL and Python support for research workflows
- Assisted with documentation and presentation of results
- Strengthened foundational quantitative analysis practices
What I work with
Languages
Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, HTML/CSS
Frameworks/Tools
React, Angular, Next.js, FastAPI, Spring Boot, Django, Tailwind CSS, Docker, Git/GitHub, AWS
Databases/AI/Data
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Supabase, OpenAI API, Claude API, LangChain, Pandas, NumPy, Tableau
What keeps me curious
Software Engineering
Clean systems, thoughtful architecture, and the craft of building software that is reliable, useful, and built to scale.
Backend Systems
APIs, databases, authentication, data models, and infrastructure that make applications fast, organized, and dependable.
Full-Stack Products
Building user-facing tools from idea to implementation, connecting intuitive interfaces with strong engineering underneath.
Data-Driven Tools
Making messy information easier to validate, search, analyze, and turn into decisions people can actually use.
Developer Tools
Extensions, repository analyzers, automation tools, and platforms that help other builders move faster with less friction.
Fintech & Markets
Software that supports faster decisions, clearer comparisons, reliable data flows, and real-world financial products.
AI-Powered Applications
Using modern AI tools to build practical features, improve workflows, and make complex systems easier to understand.
Research Software
Building tools for scientific and clinical teams where accuracy, validation, and usability matter in high-stakes workflows.
Exploring the intersection of machine learning and genomic data — specifically how AI-assisted tools can make bioinformatics workflows faster and more accessible for researchers.
Let's build something meaningful.
I'm always excited to connect about software, data, research, and impact-driven work. Whether it's a role, a collaboration, or just a conversation — reach out.
Happy to talk about