Zahra Shaikh
San Francisco Bay Area,CA
Summary
Software Engineer with a strong foundation in both AI-driven applications and full-stack development, leveraging expertise in Next.JS, Firebase, and OpenAI. Demonstrates leadership through successful project management and collaboration with top-tier engineers, enhancing workflow efficiency and user engagement. Eager to contribute to cutting-edge AI/ML initiatives, applying innovative solutions to drive technological advancement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Full Stack UI/UX Intern
Unibui
San Jose, CA
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Built and maintained reusable, component-based UI elements (tabs, cards, forms, icons) in a fast-paced startup environment using Figma, Next.js, and Firebase
- Used NextJS and Firebase to implement backend functionality for key features of the web portal streamlining performance and user engagement
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration by actively participating in team meetings, promoting shared ideas that improved workflow efficiency.
- Created onboarding demo videos to facilitate user understanding, significantly reducing onboarding time and improving retention rates.
Software Engineering Fellow
Headstarter
San Francisco, CA
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Built 3 AI apps and APIs using NextJS, OpenAI, Pinecone, StripeAPI with 98% accuracy
- Developed projects from design to deployment leading 4 engineering fellows using MVC design patterns
- Coached by Amazon, Bloomberg and Capital One engineers on Agile, CI/CD, Git and microservice patterns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2025
Skills
- Agile methodologies
- CI/CD Practices
- NextJS
- React
- Firebase
- Vercel
- OpenAI
- MySQL
- Java
- Unit Testing
- Nodejs
- Tailwind CSS
- JavaScript
Recent Work
RateMyStudySpace - RateMyStudySpace, built with OpenAI, Google Maps, React, and Firebase, is a platform that allows San Jose State University students to browse and discover study spots near them with detailed information and reviews. They can share their experiences and help others find the best study spaces with perfect environments that match their study styles.
LingoMate AI - Built with OpenAI, NextJS, React, and Firebase, EduConnect is an AI-powered application that enhances the learning experience by providing personalized study plans and resources. The app uses OpenAI to generate tailored study plans, recommend resources, and provide quizzes and interactive activities to keep students engaged and motivated.
MemoAI - Developed by a team of 4, MemoAI is a website that allows users to generate flashcards based on any topic or text using AI. The tech stack includes Firebase Database, Clerk (secure user authentication), Stripe (secure payment), MaterialUI, OpenAI API, and NextJS.
LingoMate AI - A web application developed by a team of 4 that uses OpenAI, NodeJS, MaterialUI and Firebase to assist users with language learning using an AI chatbot.
Timeline
Software Engineering Fellow
Headstarter
07.2024 - 09.2024
Full Stack UI/UX Intern
Unibui
02.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
San Jose State University
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