Hi šŸ‘‹, I'm Saad Kashif

šŸŽ“ CS @ Hunter College | šŸ’» Software Developer | ā˜ļø Cloud & AI Enthusiast

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šŸ« About Me

Iā€™m a passionate CS student specializing in scalable systems, cloud development, and AI-powered applications. My experience spans backend engineering, data pipelines, and mobile app development ā€” with a strong focus on real-world impact.

šŸ”§ Skills

Languages

Python, C++20, Java, TS/JS, Swift, Scala, SQL

Frameworks

React, Next.js, Node.js, React Native, SwiftUI

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Docker, Jenkins, Firebase, Git

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, GraphQL

šŸ’¼ Experience

Software Developer ā€” StudyGenius (CUNY STEM Institute)

Sep 2023 ā€“ May 2024 | New York, NY

  • Developed React+D3.js dashboard for real-time student performance visualization.
  • Automated data cleaning/feature extraction using Python + Pandas.
  • Reduced p99 latency by 22% with Redis caching on data endpoints.
  • Optimized Docker builds for faster CI/CD deployment cycles.

Research Assistant ā€” CUNY RF x NYC DOE

Jun 2023 ā€“ Aug 2023 | New York, NY

  • Analyzed survey/interview data from 200+ students to identify engagement drivers.
  • Presented insights to senior faculty, guiding AI-driven classroom platform design.

šŸ“‚ Projects

StoneRidge Banking Platform

Next.js, TypeScript, AWS, Plaid API

  • JWT auth + RBAC with field-level RDS encryption.
  • Reduced onboarding time by 60% via Plaid API integration.

Clippr Video Sharing App

React Native, Firebase, FFmpeg

  • Content-based feed ranking system.
  • Stress-tested with 500+ concurrent users (Locust).

Memorize! iOS Game

SwiftUI, Core Data, AVFoundation

  • Card-matching game with animations + sound design.
  • Offline persistence via Core Data.

šŸ“¬ Get in Touch

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to collaborate or discuss opportunities!

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