About Me

Learn more about my background and experience.

Experience

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

  • Developed a full-stack platform for a cleaning service booking system.
  • Engineered a responsive checkout system using Next.js, React, Stripe, and MongoDB, computing prices depending on service details, taxes, and discount codes.
  • Implemented an admin portal that tracks user interaction with the live site, including revenue, sales, and subscriptions.
  • Increased revenue growth by 10%, leading to an increase in repeat business as users were satisfied with the service.

Headstarter AI, Long Island City, NY (July 2024 - Present)

  • Built 5 AI apps and APIs using Next.js, OpenAI, Pinecone, Stripe API with 98% accuracy as seen by 1,000 users.
  • Developed projects from design to deployment, leading 4 engineering fellows using MVC design pattern.
  • Coached by Amazon, Bloomberg, and Capital One engineers on Agile, CI/CD, GIT, and microservice patterns.
  • Attended weekly meetings with successful entrepreneurs and participated in Hackathons.

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

  • Tested 50+ consumer protection software applications with 98% bug detection, following cybersecurity compliance.
  • Worked with software developers to reduce security vulnerabilities & application errors by 15% on 300+ test cases.
  • Utilized Selenium in Java to automate 30+ security-focused test cases, bolstering testing precision and efficiency.
  • Presented technical documentation through engaging presentations to supervisors.

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

  • Applied Six Sigma, reducing turnaround time by 50% by resolving hardware, software, and security issues.
  • Managed and secured the website by implementing robust cybersecurity measures.
  • Monitored 10+ client interactions daily via ServiceLink to ensure confidential handling of client data and requests.
  • Collaborated closely with the team to strategize an automation roadmap with key software and cybersecurity insights.

Bobby-Tariq Tutoring Center, New York, NY (Nov 2023 - Present)

  • Provided an extensive curriculum to teach AP computer science concepts, maintaining secure coding practices.
  • Ensured efficient daily operations by supervising a team of 3+ managers, 15+ employees, and 10+ interns.
  • Reduced wait time by 60% with a secure online scheduling system, improving customer experience.

Projects

CollegeGenie (Aug 2024 - Aug 2024)

  • Developed a college assistance bot using OpenAI to assist aspiring applicants applying for college for the first time.
  • Utilized OpenAI, Clerk, Stripe, Next.js, React, MongoDB, and RAG.
  • Architected personalized college recommendations and real-time application tips.

CodeFlash (Aug 2024 - Aug 2024)

  • Developed a flashcard system for technical interviews and exams.
  • Utilized Gemini, Clerk, Stripe, Next.js to generate unlimited flashcards.
  • Produced premium features that boosted user satisfaction and engagement.

Eats Explorer (Aug 2023 - May 2024)

  • Developed a restaurant app with coupon and deal features to combat college student food insecurity.
  • Implemented secure APIs and authentication to protect user data.
  • Utilized Python Flask for backend development and React.js for frontend development.

Assembler (Jan 2023 - May 2023)

  • Developed a robust E20 assembler in Python, showcasing expertise in software design and implementation.
  • Implemented bitwise operators and bitmasks for efficient and accurate conversion to machine code, ensuring secure and error-resistant programming.

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