OtterDr is a VS Code extension designed to soften one of development’s most draining friction points: overwhelming error messages and long stretches of isolated debugging.

• Built and shipped a VS Code extension leveraging the WebView API, delivering in-editor debugging explanations without context switching to reduce time diagnosing errors

• Intercepted editor diagnostics using the VS Code Extension API and attached command-driven actions to error panels to create a seamless, guided debugging workflow

• Integrated the OpenAI API to convert compiler/runtime errors into plain-English explanation with contextual reasonings, improving developer understanding and reducing time spent interpreting errors

• Implemented grounding/validation checks by comparing AI-generated explanations against the original diagnostics and relevant source code content to keep outputs aligned to real errors

• Designed prompt constraints and response formatting rules to reduce AI hallucinations and surface only relevant, verifiable debugging guidance

• Designed and Implemented Scalable Learning Solutions - Developed structured curriculums tailored to diverse learning needs, demonstrating strong problem-solving, adaptability and the ability to build logical frameworks.

• Quickly Adapted to New Technologies and Trained Professionals - Learned and integrated digital platforms such as Google Classroom, iReady, HMH and Amplify, then trained colleagues on best practices, showcasing technical adaptability and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.

• Facilitated Open Communication Across Multiple Stakeholders - Created safe and inclusive environments by fostering transparent collaboration between students, parents, teachers and administrators, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution and cross-functional teamwork.