About Me

Learn more about my background and experience.

Experience

Bobby-Tariq Tutoring Center, Queens, NY (July 2019 - Present)

Role: Lead Manager

  • Rose from intern to senior leadership in under three years, now overseeing 3+ managers, 15+ employees, and 10+ interns across three locations while spearheading the main branch and guiding performance in satellite branches.
  • Led the design and development of a dedicated website that cut consumer wait times by 60% in six months through a secure online scheduling system.
  • Transitioned from manual attendance to a centralized, secure spreadsheet system used by multiple branches, reducing errors and protecting intellectual property while monitoring client usage.
  • Created and delivered an AP Computer Science curriculum emphasizing secure coding practices and guided students on college admissions, transitioning many into the CAP program.
  • Collaborated directly with the CEO on strategic decisions, securing over 50 new CAP clients per year and fueling team expansion within the company’s first year.
  • Partnered with local educational institutions to broaden market reach, generate a steady pipeline of prospective clients, and bolster community ties.

Apartment Maid, Brooklyn, NY (July 2024 - Present)

Role: Full-Stack Developer

  • Developed a full-stack platform for a cleaning service booking system, enabling seamless appointment scheduling, service selection, and payment integration.
  • Engineered a responsive checkout system using Next.js, React, Stripe, and MongoDB, computing prices depending on service details, taxes, and discount codes, which improved checkout speed by 25% and reduced cart abandonment by 15%.
  • Implemented an admin portal that keeps track of user interaction with the live site, such as revenue, sales, and subscriptions, empowering stakeholders with real-time analytics and actionable insights.
  • Achieved a 10% increase in revenue and boosted repeat business by enhancing user satisfaction through an optimized platform experience.

NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, New York, NY (July 2023 - Nov 2023)

Role: Automation Software Engineer

  • Tested 50+ consumer protection applications with a 98% bug-detection rate in compliance with cybersecurity standards, significantly increasing online licensing adoption among business owners.
  • Partnered with developers to address security vulnerabilities and reduce application errors by 15% across 300+ test cases, enhancing overall stability and dependability.
  • Utilized Selenium in Java to automate over 30 security-focused test cases, boosting the precision and efficiency of testing protocols.
  • Delivered engaging presentations and clear technical documentation to supervisors, improving communication and facilitating data-driven decisions.

NYU Tisch School of the Arts, New York, NY (Aug 2022 - Jul 2023)

Role: Cybersecurity Engineer

  • Decreased turnaround time by 50% through efficient resolution of hardware, software, and security issues, optimizing service quality.
  • Implemented robust cybersecurity measures to protect user data and enhance the overall user experience.
  • Monitored 10+ daily client interactions via ServiceLink, ensuring secure and discreet handling of sensitive requests.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams to strategize automated solutions, integrating key software and cybersecurity insights for improved operational outcomes.

CodeFusion (Aug 2024 - Present)

Role: Co-Founder

  • College Genie
    • Launched an AI-powered college assistance bot using OpenAI, Clerk, Stripe, Next.js, React, MongoDB, and RAG, providing first-time applicants with personalized guidance.
    • Integrated college recommendations, application tips, and a community portal to boost user engagement and streamline the admission process.
  • CodeFlash
    • Developed a flashcard platform for technical interviews and exams, leveraging Gemini, Clerk, Stripe, and Next.js to enable unlimited, customized flashcards.
    • Introduced premium features that elevated user satisfaction, enhanced engagement, and ensured product scalability.
  • CraveQuest
    • Created a restaurant app offering exclusive deals and coupons to combat college food insecurity.
    • Utilized Pinecone and Hugging Face embeddings for AI-powered restaurant recommendations and a user-friendly interface.

Skills

  • Programming/Coding: Java, Python, C++, SQL, HTML, CSS, React.js, JavaScript, Next.js, Node.js
  • Tools/Skills: Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Computer Networking, OpenAI, Pinecone, RAG, GitHub, Stripe, Clerk, Firebase, MongoDB, Vercel, Netlify

Backend Frameworks

  • Python Flask
  • Java
  • C++
  • MS-SQL
  • Node.js

Frontend Frameworks

  • HTML/CSS
  • JavaScript
  • React.js
  • Next.js

Collaborative Tools

  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • GitHub
  • Vercel
  • Netlify