Hey, My Name is Ali
I am a Software Engineer
Currently I'm studying Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. With the skills I've attained, I aspire to become a software engineer with a great interest in full-stack development, AI/Machine Learning, Cloud Services, and more. My goal is to contribute to a meaningful impact in the advancement of technology by creating innovative solutions.
About Me
As of now, I am a Senior at the University of Illinois at Chicago, expecting to graduate in May 2024. In addition to my classes, I'm also working as Teaching Assistant for UIC's data structure course. Which is pretty cool—I get to help students and improve my tech and problem-solving skills along the way.
Outside of school, I enjoy furthering my knowledge on the different types technological advancement and taking care of my physical health by consistently working out at the gym.
Looking forward, I'm actively seeking a full-time opportunity to collaborate with a passionate and encouraging team as a Software Engineer, contributing to innovative and creative projects. If you have any questions or would like to connect, feel free to drop me an email. I'd love to hear from you!
Tech Skills:
Languages: C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, TypeScript
Frameworks: React, Node.js, Express.js, Firebase, Bootstrap
Tools: Git, GitHub, VSCode, IntelliJ, Heroku, AWS
Experiences
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago IL
Teaching Assistant for Data Structures
August 2023 - Present
● Held weekly office hours and taught concepts such as stacks, queues, and hash tables
● Conducted and contributed to the grading of multiple projects and technical Interview exams
● Taught students debugging techniques to pinpoint exact technical coding problems, led to a decrease in time assisting a student and an increase in the number of students assisted per hour
● Led multiple labs in reviewing and engaging students in discussion with the material learned that week
Projects
Scavenger Hunt Game
September - November 2023
A scavenger hunt game that allows users to create their own scavenger hunt and share it with their friends or join other users game.
Frontend: React, Typescript, HTML, CSS
Backend: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL
Deployed frontend on Netlify and backend on Heroku
