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Nick Havilah

Full-stack developer

Nick Havilah is a full-stack software engineer, working with the CanBe Lab, where he applies his expertise to develop and support the lab’s innovative research programs. With a background at Tanda programming, Nick brings hands-on experience in solving complex software challenges across multiple platforms, helping translate behavioural science insights into interactive, technology-driven applications.

At the lab, Nick is focusing on helping create a privacy save AI space, so we can work with different vulnerable people and not worry about their data may be unintendly used outside of our projects. Nick works primarily with Ruby on Rails, but his versatility across languages ensures that the lab can adapt quickly to emerging technologies and research needs.

Nick’s contributions are central to the CanBe Lab’s mission of applying advanced tools to societal challenges. By building reliable, scalable, and intuitive programming solutions, he helps turn behavioural science into actionable insights, supporting programs that enhance public engagement, wellbeing, and inclusive innovation.