Ibrahim Khalid
Software Engineer
Dedicated software engineer with an interest in system software and tool development. I am pursuing a master’s degree in data Analytics at San Jose State University. Allowing me to use my skills in software engineering in tandem with emerging machine learning and AI technologies. Currently seeking software engineering positions that focus on tool/system engineering or backend development.
Recent Blogs
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Experience
A list of my professional work experiences
Backend Developer, GrocerApp (Apr 2021 to Jul 2023)
Maintained and developed backend APIs for a leading grocery ecommerce website. Used PHP/Laravel and MySQL to build various features leading to product improvement.- Automated customer verification in user signup flow, reducing abusive accounts by 85+%.
- Created an endpoint allowing users to subscribe to product stock notifications, leading to an increase in sales by 35%
- Developed internal tools to create time and stock limited promos on select products, increasing impulse purchases by 10%
- Completed over 40 software bug tickets in a timely manner on backend, web, and mobile
Software Development Intern, Ebryx LLC (Jun 2019 to Aug 2019)
C++Windows APIs
Studied cybersecurity and engineered a C++ windows firewall application using WFP API libraries- Covered 1500+ possible configurations for firewall on basis of port, IP address, direction, or application
- Completed project 1.5 weeks ahead of schedule, allowing further refinements based on feedback from team lead
- Followed modern coding procedures from designing, testing, documentation, and development
Education
My studies over the years
Master's of Science in Data Analytics, San Jose State University (Fall 2023 to Current)
Current courses include Database systems for analytics, Machine Learning Technologies, and Big Data Technologies and Applications, providing a strong foundation for working on data and AI/ML projects.- Completed 6 courses out of a planned 11, growing a strong foundation for artificial intelligence and handling big data
- Achieved top scores in multiple projects and assignments
- assisted 10 peers in difficult tasks and lead team projects to completion
Bachelors's of Science in Electrical Engineering, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (Fall 2017 to Spring 2021)
Key courses studied, such as Data Structures and Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, and Fundamentals of databases, established a foundation for efficient and optimized programming across various disciplines- Achieved Dean's Honor List Spring 2019, Member of local chapter IEEE Robotics Club
- Top scorer in major courses, helped several fellow students on various topics
- Coordinated and led multiple projects, including developing a traffic sign classifier, a web app using .NET framework nad MySQL, a room security solution using assembly, and multiple complex algorithms
