Hi, I'm Ava Lazar.

I build software to solve user problems.

Stanford · BS Symbolic Systems, BA Art Practice, MS Computer Science · Class of 2028

One of my paintings. See the gallery →

Selected work

ThermaSteel estimator Full-stack engineer · solo I built a tool that reads construction takeoffs and prices the job, replacing a hand-built Excel process. Live in production.
Scanlily Lead UI/UX designer · 2022–2026 I designed the app from its first Figma wireframes to a shipped product with 10,000+ users.
Lab records system Designer & engineer · team of two I designed and built a serology module that replaced paper custody forms and spreadsheets.
AI support agents Designer & builder · two clients I built support chatbots that stick to each client’s own content instead of inventing prices or medical advice.

Side Projects

Smaller things I've built for fun

Morse Trainer

A pocket ESP32-S3 Morse trainer, rebuilt for the browser.

Spotted

QR-code stickers that help return lost items to their owners.

Un-Solitaire

A real-time multiplayer card game hub for family game nights, near or far.

I'm also an artist.
Check out my work! →

Hi, I'm Ava! I'm pursuing my Master's in CS at Stanford, plus a BS in Symbolic Systems and a BA in Art Practice. I'm a full-stack developer and addicted to problem-solving. I love creating, whether it's coding, painting, silversmithing, or documentary filmmaking.