Hello! I'm Syed Omer Ahmer
I am a student at UC Irvine pursuing a degree in Software Engineering. I excel in building full-stack applications from scratch with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and other new technologies. My experience spans across frontend, backend, and DevOps, and I have a particular passion for security and performance.
Projects
Certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
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AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
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Work Experience
Software Engineer Intern/Undergraduate Researcher at Nanotechnology Lab
- Designed and developed a full-stack website using React for the frontend, Node.js/Express for the backend, and MongoDB for data storage, implementing features such as user authentication and RESTful API integration
- Implemented a new API resulting in a 30% reduction in load times and a 60% increase in user engagement
- Implemented a serial port program in C that increased USB read speeds by up to 50%
Software Engineer Intern at Innowi
- Provided quality assurance and testing for new devices to be installed at customer locations
- Testing included: wireless connectivity, software versions, troubleshooting, and battery health checks
Flight Test Intern at Comet
- Collaborated with engineers and other departments to develop effective strategies and test plans
- Analyzed UI/UX and reported results, bugs, and concerns during software user tests
- Conducted market research, participated in focus groups, and tested incremental product versions
Skills
React
Next.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
Tailwind CSS
MongoDB
RESTful APIs
Express
Node.js
HTML
CSS
C/C++
Python
Java
Git
GitHub
Linux
DevOps
AWS
CI/CD
Education
B.S. in Software Engineering at University of California, Irvine
- Irvine, CA
Transfer at Las Positas College and Diablo Valley College
- Livermore, CA and Pleasant Hill, CA