Hello! My name is Waqar Ahmed, and I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
Driven by a commitment to continuous growth and learning, my goal is to contribute to the development of technological solutions for the betterment of society. I'm always excited to take on new tasks that allow me to use my technical abilities and creativity to make a positive impact. I have a strong passion for software development, and I'm always looking for opportunities to grow my skills and knowledge in the industry.
I have interned at organizations such as BTG Construction and Boosted Biz, where I played integral roles in backend and frontend engineering projects, including developing an AI chatbot, and helping create and launch full stack web applications. These experiences not only honed my technical capabilities but also deepened my understanding of the dynamic field of software engineering.
In addition to my internships, I serve as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at UIC. This position has not only allowed me to enhance the educational experiences of my fellow students, but it has also improved my leadership and communication abilities.
I have a strong commitment to continuing my professional development, and am always looking for new opportunities to make a positive impact in the tech industry and society at large. I believe that I can bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, as well as a collaborative and supportive attitude. Please don’t hesitate to reach out or message me if you would like to connect or discuss potential opportunities.
I am a passionate software developer always looking for opportunities to grow my skills and knowledge in the industry.
Developed and deployed the company's full stack web application using React, Node.js, and MongoDB, providing a seamless experience with efficient data management.
Created responsive, user-friendly interfaces with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks, that enabled users to access detailed project information and easily schedule consultations.
Coordinated with sales and cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, design intuitive user interfaces, and boost the application's SEO (search engine optimization).
Collaborated with a team of 3 in the software development department at Boosted Biz, focusing on both front and backend solutions for a range of business applications.
Built backend functionality using JavaScript, SQL, and Python, optimizing database management and implementing efficient API integrations.
Developed an AI chatbot using Python, JavaScript, CSS, and Angular, designed to assist users with order inquiries and product recommendations, significantly improving user engagement and customer satisfaction.
Designed interactive MATLAB lesson plans using Zybooks for 250+ students, covering matrices, data types, operators, arrays, structures, and more, resulting in an improved understanding of core programming concepts.
Provided personalized office hours in person and over zoom to address student challenges, and assisted them in completing their projects by the specified deadlines.
Proctored lab sessions, by giving small lectures, illustrating concepts on the board, providing real-time coding assistance and troubleshooting support to 50+ students.
Feel free to reach out if you would like to connect or discuss potential opportunities!
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