Muhammad Ahmed
Ready to Build the Future of AI-Powered Platforms

Hey, I'm Ahmed

CS Grad Student @ CSULB — 2+ years of experience in building intelligent, cloud-scale systems with AI and modern backend technologies.

Work Experience

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    Software Engineer II

    Paismo

    I engineered scalable backend solutions and drove product innovation. I won a company-wide hackathon by building a semantic RAG pipeline for resume–job matching, led the development of a high-performance attendance policy manager, and refactored the payroll microservice to support country-specific payment plans with full test coverage. I also implemented secure Auth0-based machine-to-machine communication and conducted market-fit analysis for Pakistan, contributing features that boosted engagement and revenue. Learn more
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    Software Engineer

    xiQ, Inc.

    I contributed to the development of the company’s B2B GenAI email marketing platform, xiQ Workbench, delivering features like campaign management, audience segmentation, advanced analytics, and workflow automation. I led end-to-end feature development, optimized system performance through database query improvements, enhanced centralized logging for better user activity tracking, and collaborated across teams to ensure high-quality, scalable releases. Learn more
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    Software Engineer Intern

    Tintash

    I engaged in brainstorming sessions, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork. Participated in an immersive project collaboration session, contributing to the development of two full-stack projects within the MERN stack framework. One project involved crafting a to-do application using embedded JavaScript, providing exposure to template engines in the backend. The other project centered around creating a collaborative blogging platform, enabling multiple users to read and share articles seamlessly. Learn more

Projects

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RoboInk: Automated 3D Card Printing System

  • Python
  • file_type_django Django
  • AWS
  • file_type_mysql MYSQL
RoboInk is an automated 3D card printing system that streamlines personalized print jobs for e-commerce, reducing manual effort by 90%. It leverages Django and AWS to convert SVG designs to G-code, ensuring reliable, end-to-end automation from order to printer.
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Artsy: Real-Time Art Auction Platform

  • ReactJS
  • Tailwind
  • NodeJS
  • MongoDB
  • file_type_mysql MYSQL
Artsy is a real-time digital art auction platform enabling live bidding and secure payments, enhancing user engagement and trust. Built with NodeJS, ReactJS, and WebSockets, it ensures low-latency, scalable auctions with seamless concurrent bidding.

About me

My name is Muhammad Ahmed. I got hooked on programming early, back when “debugging” meant yelling at the computer until it finally gave in. Nowadays, I’m diving deep into my Master’s in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision — basically trying to teach machines to see and think without the caffeine breaks I need.

I’ve built AI-powered tools like resume parsers that save recruiters time and full-stack apps that actually scale (because “works on my machine” is not good enough). Along the way, I’ve learned bugs are just future features waiting patiently for attention — and sometimes, a little creative troubleshooting.

When I’m not buried in code or research papers, I’m exploring the latest AI trends and dreaming of a world where my coffee brews itself. My goal is to build practical, reliable tech that makes life easier — and maybe even a little more fun.

Muhammad Ahmed