hi, i'm huzaifa.

i like to make stuff.

I'm a computer engineer from Toronto, Canada. My passion for web projects has given me hands-on experience contributing to innovative projects. I'm eager to make a difference in the tech industry, so feel free to reach out!

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Currently, I'm going through my second year of computer engineering at McMaster University. A couple courses that I find really helpful in projects include data structures & algorithms and object oriented programming.

In terms of code, some of the technologies I've used so far include:

React.js

Python

TypeScript

JavaScript

Next.js

Java

SQL

C++

TensorFlow

Node.js

Outside of all this creating, I love playing basketball (or any sport really), going to the gym, and playing video games.

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Coding Club President
Aug. 2022 - Jun. 2023
Whitby, ON, Canada

Summary:

- Troubleshooting experience: aiding in bug fixes, formatting issues, etc.
- Lead a team to facilitate club meetings and events
- Created HTML/CSS/JS foundational lessons to teach responsive website fundamentals

Being the president of the coding club allowed me to be involved with software in a way I never had before. Being the one that students looked to for help applied pressure for me to have a better understanding of foundational HTML/CSS/JS. This understanding included syntax but also extended to logical issues, semantic errors, layout problems, and more. This gave me the opportunity to come up with troubleshooting strategies and also forced me to adapt and recognize bug causes regularly. As a team leader, I have successfully facilitated club meetings and events, ensuring effective collaboration and smooth execution. Additionally, I developed and delivered foundational lessons in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to teach responsive website design, helping others build essential skills in web development.

Policing Leadership Program
Jul. 2022 - Aug. 2022
Oshawa, ON, Canada

Summary:

- Worked as part of a team to facilitate a Youth Forum
- Participated in various leadership ventures
- Frequently planned/collaborated with a small team, furthering my communication skills

This initiative drastically changed my outlook on communication, collaboration and leadership, all of which contribute to my skill as a developer. We worked in a tight-knit team, and this experience brought together people that were able to step up when their expertise were needed, which is something that is essential in software development. Throughout the program, I had many opportunities to lead the team and speak in public, which furthered my communication and leadership.

Digitera Interactive
Jan. 2022 - Jun. 2022
Remote, Canada

Summary:

- Worked on preventing SQL injection in backend connections with PHP PDO protection
- Refurbished a deprecated login system to use in newer web apps
- Worked on integrating various features into existing event site

During my time at Digitera, I had the opportunity to work on an event management system with a team of 3 interns and a senior developer. This experience allowed for great mentoring and learning of common SEO practices, which was Digitera's specialty. Also, we were given a login system with a faulty JSON token method, which we used to create an improved version. I later developed backend database connections, ensuring secure data transmission with PHP PDO protection. This experience helped me deepen my understanding of backend processes and security measures.

Additionally, I worked on integrating various features into existing websites, enhancing their functionality without disrupting the current structure. These features included changing the parameters necessary when adding events, managing the way event deletion was performer, and more. This role also gave me the chance to familiarize myself with GitHub and the typical workflow of large-scale projects, providing me hands-on experience in both frontend and backend development.