About me

Hi! I'm Azam, a 4th year student at Western University, pursing an honours specialization in Computer Science. I'm passionate about software engineering, product design, and startups, and I'm constantly seeking opportunities to grow as a software developer through impactful work.

I'm currently a research assistant at my university, working on supervised learning models for applications in genomics. I'm also an iOS development instructor at Swift Kids, where I teach and support high school students as they learn to code. Lastly, I'm working on a startup with some friends - an intuitive mental wellness application called 'Bonsai' which we plan on launching this summer!

Previously, I've worked as a Software Engineering Intern at an engineering consulting company called Hatch, as well as the Comminications Security Establishment - one of Canada's key security and intelligence organizations. I've also worked as an undergraduate research assistant at Western University's Digital Epidemiology and Population Health (DEPtH) Lab, where I helped build and launch evidence-based digital health platforms.

In my free time, I'm very passionate about physical health and fitness. I try to start every day with some form of exercise, as it helps me maintain a focused mind and set a positive tone for the rest of the day.

Through this website you can take a look at my skills, experience, and personal projects. Feel free to contact me for inquiries, collaborations, or just to chat!

My Skills

Background

Education

  1. University of Western Ontario

    September 2021 - Present
    Honours Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

    Relevant Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Discrete Structures for Computing, Databases, Theory of Computation, Analysis of Algorithms

Professional Experience

  1. Hatch

    September 2024 - December 2024
    Software Engineer Intern

    Leveraged a newly published .NET SDK using C# to build a REST API for communicating with Microsoft Fabric in order to send custom SQL queries and retrieve vital information from an Azure data lakehouse

    Worked with Angular, ASP.NET, and Apache Kafka to optimize an internal data import tool by enabling users to update engineering project records through Excel files, increasing data intake efficiency by ∼ 40%

    Configured CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps to automate builds, streamline testing, and ensure seamless API deployment

  2. Communications Security Establishment, Government of Canada

    May 2024 - August 2024
    Software Engineer Intern

    Used React and Spring Boot to build a full-stack software tool for organizations to identify and report cyber attacks, significantly improving application speed and enhancing scalability to handle a ∼ 50% increase in users

    Leveraged advanced SQL techniques in constructing database schemas with Microsoft SQL Server for internal CRM software, developing RESTful endpoints to efficiently store and retrieve data records as needed

    Collaborating in an Agile environment, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings using tools like Jira, Git, and Confluence to maximize productivity

  3. Digital Epidemiology and Population Health Lab, Western University

    January 2024 - August 2024
    Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Worked with researchers and physicians using Flutter to build and launch an evidence-based digital health platform called ‘SwitchWell’ to reduce stigma around therapy while addressing critical mental health adversities among youth

    Used Flutter, PHP, and Node.js to develop a progressive web application (PWA) for data collection and monitoring of transmissible diseases in local communities, integrating a cloud-based architecture with AWS EC2 and Firebase

    Conducted research on advanced machine learning technologies for stakeholders, focusing on the integration of Large Language Models within digital health platforms to enhance predictive analytics and personalization

  4. Toggle

    May 2023 — August 2023
    Software Engineer Intern

    Led the design and implementation of backend functionality for a custom scheduling application, using SQL to construct interconnected database schemas storing information for ∼ 900 users on an AWS EC2 server

    Developed a REST API with Express.js, Node.js, and Postman, constructing an array of secure endpoints to drive seamless data retrieval processes and achieve a ∼ 40% increase in application performance and speed

    Successfully integrated OpenAI’s API to analyze and interpret text extracted from PDF’s using the Tesseract OCR engine

Extracurricular Experience

  1. Develop for Good

    October 2024 — March 2025
    Software Developer

    Developed an application for hunger-relief nonprofit ‘Eayikes’ to automate their scheduling system and optimize delivery routes, saving 30 work hours a week in the process of distributing ∼ 70k meals annually across Southern California

    Worked with engineers and product managers to design and build a solution for our nonprofit client using Flutter, Figma, and Node.js, meeting regularly with stakeholders to gather feedback and iteratively refine the product based on user needs

  2. Western University Housing

    September 2024 — Present
    Residence Orientation Leader (SOPH)

    Helping first year students transition into university life by providing support and advice with social, academic, and other related topics, effectively acting as their ‘first friend on campus’

    Representing Western University as a positive role model and active member of the community, providing resources and guidance while using quick thinking to resolve conflicts

  3. Exercise is Medicine, Western University

    September 2023 — April 2023
    Vice President of Finance

    Led a team of directors in the development and application of financial strategies, delegating tasks to ensure optimal resource allocation in alignment with the clubs goals

    Harnessed innovation and creativity in financial management to lower expenses by 30% and grow contingency funds

    Conducted financial reviews, maintained a ledger of transactions, and prepared reports to highlight key metrics

  4. Western AI (Western Artificial Intelligence)

    October 2023 — March 2024
    Software Developer

    Worked alongside peers to design, build, and deploy an AI-powered revenue prediction model, presented at the Canadian Undergraduate Conference on AI

    Using Pandas, NumPy, and TensorFlow to construct a machine learning model that analyses industry trends and company metrics predicting future revenue for the next 10 years

Personal Strengths

  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Creativity
  • Adaptability
  • Communication

Portfolio