ABDUL KAREEM
Adelaide,Australia
Summary
Proficient in React, JavaScript, and PHP, with 4+ years of development experience and a strong focus on mentoring in full-stack development. Dedicated teaching assistant, adept at promoting curriculum and syllabus development. Applies unique creativity to drive student engagement. Focus on student success, with a passion for professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineer
First Focus
07.2023 - Current
- Working as a full stack developer, I specialise in secure architecture using Laravel, React.js, Filament, and Livewire.
- My role encompasses managing client relationships and overseeing the software development lifecycle.
- Key responsibilities include optimizing database queries, and handling application deployments.
- Currently, I'm focused on an IoT project using Azure IoT Hub, showcasing my ability to integrate emerging technologies in practical applications.
Teaching Assistant
The University of Adelaide
07.2023 - Current
- Leading tutorials and practical sessions for courses including Software Process Improvement and Software Engineering & Project
- Guiding students through project management methodologies, agile practices, and real-world software development lifecycles
- Managing Git-based code repositories for student collaboration and assessment
- Acting as a client proxy for industry-aligned student projects, including liaising with external stakeholders such as Maptek
Research Engineer
The University of Adelaide
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted research on Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL), with a focus on optimizing communication between agents.
- Designed and implemented communication protocols in JAX-based environments.
- Collected and analyzed experimental data using Weights and Biases.
- Contributed to academic publications, and supported the development of research infrastructure.
Software Engineer
SBS Pak
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Carried out multiple projects including the creation of a Point of Sale (POS) software and maintenance of an automotive application
- Demonstrated proficiency in PHP back-end development
- Further gained experience in deployments and working with REST APIs
Software Engineer
Soft Pyramid
Lahore, Pakistan
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Full Stack Developer – Led front-end and back-end development using Laravel, React.js, Livewire, and Vue.js.
- Team Lead – Managed development teams and client communication across multiple international projects.
- SaaS Developer – Converted monolithic applications to multi-tenant SaaS architectures.
- API Developer – Designed and maintained robust RESTful APIs, and backend services.
- Database Engineer – Managed MySQL databases, query optimization, and data integrity.
- Client Proxy – Acted as a bridge between technical teams and clients, gathering requirements, and providing technical insights.
Research Engineer
NUCES
01.2020 - 02.2021
- During the final year research project at NUCES, led the team for the eCON Smart RE initiative, an award-winning IoT solution that offered remote access to mini grids
- Research Engineer - Team Lead - Electric Control (eCON) – Smart RE: The solution uses Microsoft Azure IoT Hub and Azure IoT Central and integrated a user-friendly frontend with ReactJS
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders and managed the project from conception to post-launch maintenance, effectively addressing real-world needs and enhancing grid management capabilities
Software Engineer Intern
FCAP
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Gained hands-on experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving in software development
- Engaged extensively with Laravel, becoming proficient in its application for various projects
Education
Master of Computer Science -
The University of Adelaide
11-2024
Bachelor of Computer Science -
National University of Computer And Emerging Sciences
02.2021
Skills
- Machine learning
- Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning
- Database management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Full stack development
- Project management
Certification
- Industrial IoT on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud)
- Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms, POSTECH
- Electric Power Systems, University at Buffalo
- The Arduino platform and C programming (University of California, Irvine)
- Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture, University of Colorado Boulder
- Front-End Web UI Frameworks and Tools: Bootstrap 4 (HKUST)
Volunteer Experience
- Pakistani Students’ Association – University of Adelaide, Vice President, 12/01/23, Present
- City of Adelaide – City Library, Innovation Lab Tutor, 08/01/23, Present
- Children University, Technical Volunteer, 07/01/23, Present
- SOS Children's Village, Tutor, 06/01/21, 12/31/22
- Little Step, Technical Volunteer, 08/01/16, 02/28/21
- Private Tutor, Voluntary Service, 05/01/15, 03/31/18
Timeline
Research Engineer
The University of Adelaide
01.2024 - 12.2024
Software Engineer
First Focus
07.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
The University of Adelaide
07.2023 - Current
Software Engineer
SBS Pak
07.2022 - 02.2023
Software Engineer
Soft Pyramid
05.2021 - 06.2022
Research Engineer
NUCES
01.2020 - 02.2021
Software Engineer Intern
FCAP
02.2019 - 06.2019
Master of Computer Science -
The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Computer Science -
National University of Computer And Emerging Sciences
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