Ahmed Ayaz

Welcome to my Portfolio!

About Me

I am a Junior at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Business Analytics. My goal is to become a Software Engineer specializing in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, where I can innovate by teaching systems to learn and adapt. My passion lies in transforming complex challenges into creative solutions that drive the future.

Skills:

  • Languages:
    • Java Java
    • Python Python
    • JavaScript JavaScript
    • C C
    • C++ C++
    • HTML HTML
    • CSS CSS
    • SQL SQL
    • R R
    • PowerShell PowerShell
  • Frameworks/Libraries:
    • LangChain LangChain
    • Scikit-learn Scikit-learn
    • TensorFlow TensorFlow
    • Matplotlib Matplotlib
    • Pandas Pandas
    • NumPy NumPy
    • React.js React.js
    • next.js Next.js
    • node.js Node.js
    • three.js Three.js
  • Software:
    • AWS Amazon Web Services
    • Google Cloud Google Cloud
    • Git Git
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Docker Docker
  • Operating Systems:
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • macOS
  • Other:

    Problem Solving, Communication, Research, Teamwork, Analytics

Education

Expected Graduation: May 2026

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA

Relevant Coursework:

  • Data Structures
  • Algorithms
  • Deep Learning
  • Software Engineering
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Cloud Computing
  • Databases
  • Network Programming
  • Computer Organization
  • Discrete Math
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Operating Systems

Experience

April 2024 - August 2024

Software Engineering Intern

Harvard University | Cambridge, MA

  • Developed IT support chatbot using Python, RAG with LangChain and Chroma DB on knowledge base articles
  • Deployed on AWS Lambda (backend) and EC2 (frontend) using Docker, reducing ticket resolution time by 31%
  • Developed React.js website to host 500+ knowledge base articles, streamlining team resource sharing
  • Deployed system images to large-scale network using PowerShell, cutting deployment time by 53%

July 2024 - September 2024

Software Engineering Fellow

Headstarter AI | Remote

  • Built and deployed 5 AI projects in 5 weeks using React.js, Next.js, Firebase, Clerk, Stripe, AWS and Vercel
  • Implemented CI/CD practices and agile methodologies, accelerating deployment cycles
  • Participated in weekly sessions with engineers from Google, Y Combinator, Stanford, Amazon and startups

June 2023 - March 2024

Programming Coach

Code Wiz | Reading, MA

  • Led programming sessions in Java, Python, C++, Game Development, and Lua for diverse student groups
  • Enhanced students’ coding skills through hands on projects, resulting in each student completing 2 projects

Projects

Ascend AI

Developed AI-powered Habit Tracker using TypeScript, React.js, MongoDB, currently 70+ users on waitlist. Implemented RAG to Atomic Habits using LangChain and AWS Bedrock API, generating personalized habit plans

React JS, LangChain, Pinecone, AWS, Clerk, MongoDB

Rate My Professor Assistant

Built intelligent review assistant using Web Scraping, Node.js and Pinecone DB, covering 8000+ universities. Implemented RAG pipeline using LangChain and OpenAI API for user queries, achieving 95% accuracy

Next JS, React JS, OpenAI, LangChain, Pinecone

Flashcard SaaS AI

Developed Next.js app for customized study materials using Llama 3.1 API, generating 50+ flashcards at a time. Integrated Stripe for payments and Clerk for authentication, securing 30+ user sign-ups

Next JS, React JS, Gemini, Stripe, Clerk, Firebase

Pantry Tracker AI

Built smart inventory system using Next.js and Firebase with CRUD functionality, optimizing grocery tracking. Integrated Gemini API to generate recipes from soon-to-expire ingredients, reducing food waste by 20%

Next JS, React JS, Gemini, Firebase

Customer Support AI

Worked in a team of 3 to develop an interactive customer support agent for Harvard IT Department, integrated a custom RAG pipeline using Gemini and Pinecone that responds based on knowledge base articles

Next JS, React JS, Gemini, LangChain, Pinecone, Python

Reasoning Abilities Agent

Created an intelligent agent capable of breaking down complex queries into subtasks, reasoning about how to complete each subtask, executing the necessary actions, and evaluating the results. This agent leverages OpenAI's language models to perform these cognitive functions.

Python, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI

BeeSweeper Game

Developed in JavaFX, pluck flowers using numerical clues to identify safe flowers and avoid bees by placing beehives on suspect flowers

Enhanced strategic thinking and problem solving skills

Java, JavaFX

Store Checkout Simulator

Developed a Java program which optimized customer service time by simulating the checkout process.

Monitored customer arrival times and assigned them to the shortest line, aimed at reducing average wait times

Java

Certifications

March 2024

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

  • Proficient in AWS services, Cloud Concepts, and Architectural Principles

March 2024

Intensive Cloud Computing Hands-on Training

The Cloud Bootcamp

  • Implemented hands-on project by migrating a Hotel’s COVID-19 app on GCP and AWS

August 2024

CodePath certificate in Technical Interview Preparation

CodePath

  • Collaborated with fellow students to solve technical interview problems, refined problem solving skills and teamwork abilities

July 2024

Deep Learning Specialization

DeepLearning.AI

  • Completed coursework in Supervised, Unsupervised Learning and Neural Networks
  • Solved weekly labs using Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Matplotlib, Pandas, and NumPy

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