# Tameem Ahmed

> SWE @ 🔴🟠

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/tameem

Hello! 👋

I'm an entrepreneurial and product-minded software engineer with a passion for lifelong learning, problem solving, and always improving oneself 🧗🏼‍♂️

When I'm not working, I'm usually reading, watching something good, or hanging out with friends ☕️

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Mastercard
Jan 2025 – Present | Virginia, United States
Building stuff, breaking stuff, then fixing it (usually in that order)

### Incoming Software Engineer @ Mastercard
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Virginia, United States

### Software Engineer Intern @ Mastercard
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | O'Fallon, Missouri, United States
My internship at Mastercard was an invaluable experience where I had the opportunity to work on impactful projects, learn from industry experts, and contribute to a collaborative and innovative team. I was particularly proud of the work I did to enhance customer support tools, which taught me the importance of building scalable solutions that meet the needs of a large user base. Leading my team to victory in the intern hackathon was a highlight of my time at Mastercard, showcasing the power of teamwork and creative problem-solving.

‣ 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 & 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱: Designed and implemented a help-widget for over 5 teams, improving customer support and efficiency for 100+ members using React and TypeScript.
‣ 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Developed and executed unit tests with Jest, significantly enhancing code reliability, and facilitating a smooth project deployment to Artifactory.
‣ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Collaborated to resolve major visual and API bugs that caused a 2-week blockage, enabling the team to meet sprint deadlines.
‣ 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻: Led a team of 12 to victory among 300+ competitors in the North American intern hackathon by designing "Priceless Pathways," an AI-driven financial planning tool.
‣ 𝗖𝗧𝗙 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Competed in a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, securing 6th place, network vulnerability exploitation, cryptographic challenges, and physical security techniques like lock picking.

### Software Engineering Fellow, Web Bootcamp @ CUNY Tech Prep
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
‣ Selected for a competitive, year-long software development fellowship.
‣ Developed and implemented full-stack projects using React.js, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, leveraging Sequelize.js for ORM.
‣ Applied MVC architecture, Git/GitHub for version control, and Agile/Scrum methodologies in projects.
‣ Practiced Test-Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD in full-stack web development projects.
‣ Collaborated on team projects using Trello (task management) and Slack (communication).
‣ Participated in 1:1 career coaching, professional workshops, and mock technical interviews with industry professionals.

### Software Engineer Mentee @ Google
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
‣ Selected from a highly competitive pool of over 350+ applicants to be among the 80 participants.
‣ Engaged in a 10-week intensive program featuring one-on-one mentorship sessions with a Google Software Engineer.
‣ Participated in workshops focused on enhancing technical problem-solving abilities and interview skills.
‣ Developed practical coding skills and received guidance on career advancement and professional development.

### MIT Future Maker @ SureStart
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | New York, United States
Throughout this comprehensive 6-week training, I gained expertise in applied artificial intelligence and machine learning and developed essential power skills such as communication and collaboration. I participated in hands-on modules, mentor-guided learning, and engaging seminars with industry professionals.

‣ Acquired expertise in applied artificial intelligence and machine learning.
‣ Mastered Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and TensorFlow.
‣ Developed deep learning models and applied AI/ML skills to create innovative solutions.
‣ Engaged in hands-on modules, mentor-guided learning, and seminars with industry professionals.
‣ Participated in daily standup meetings to discuss program progress and project developments.
‣ Attended career development seminars and networking opportunities with AI industry professionals.
‣ Collaborated within a team of 5 to create VisionGuardian, an AI/ML project with real-world impact, securing 2nd place out of 7 teams. https://github.com/VisionGuardian

### Software Engineer Intern @ Plenful
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
During my internship through Open Avenues, I was an intern under a Software Engineer from Plenful. I gained extensive hands-on experience in web development, focusing on enhancing data visibility and user engagement through responsive design and data parsing systems.

‣ Designed and developed a responsive website using TypeScript, React, JavaScript, and CSS.
‣ Implemented a JSON data parsing system to improve data visibility and user experience.
‣ Contributed to front-end development, honing skills in web technologies.
‣ Enhanced data presentation and user engagement through innovative web solutions.

### IOS Development Student @ CodePath
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
Completed a rigorous 10-week iOS Mobile Development course, focusing on the design and implementation of RESTful API clients. Throughout the course, I gained hands-on experience in planning, building, and testing fully-functional iOS applications in Swift.

‣ Designed and implemented RESTful API clients, enhancing app functionality and user interaction.
‣ Planned, built, and tested iOS applications using Swift, following best practices in mobile development.
‣ Developed user-friendly interfaces, focusing on seamless user experience and efficient performance.
‣ Enhanced problem-solving skills and technical proficiency in Swift and iOS development.

### Software Engineer Intern @ Lob
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
Completed a hands-on internship through Open Avenues with a Software Engineer from Lob, where I designed and implemented an efficient system for managing users and events. This project involved creating a comprehensive API and a user-friendly front-end application.

‣ Developed an API using Node.js/Express.js and PostgreSQL to manage and store birthday data, enhancing data management efficiency.
‣ Built a user-friendly front-end application with React.js, allowing users to view upcoming birthdays and schedule automated greeting card deliveries.
‣ Deployed the application on Heroku, ensuring high availability and enabling users to send personalized message cards to friends on their birthdays without manual intervention.

### Data Science Intern @ Tamr
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Valley Stream, New York, United States
Completed an internship through Open Avenues with a Data Science Engineer from Tamr,  we led development of a large-scale database to assist clinicians in selecting doctors for clinical trials. The project involved extensive data management and the implementation of user-friendly functionalities.

‣ Engineered a comprehensive database with over 1 million entries to support clinicians in clinical trial doctor selection.
‣ Performed extensive research and data cleaning on an initial dataset of 2 million entries using Pandas and NumPy to ensure accuracy and relevance.
‣ Developed user-friendly search and filtering functions to facilitate easy access to database information, allowing clinicians to efficiently identify doctors by location or specialty.


## Education
### Magna Cum Laude in Bachelors in Computer Science
Queens College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tameemahmed1

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Last updated: 2026-04-05