Hi, I'm Rasool! 👋
I'm a Computer Science student at the University of California, Davis, based in the vibrant San Francisco Bay & Sacramento Area. My journey in tech is driven by a passion for developing innovative solutions and a love for working in fast-paced environments where I can contribute to products with meaningful outcomes.
Outside of my computer science studies at UC Davis, my life is a blend of diverse and dynamic passions. From the disciplined focus of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing to the precision and thrill of driving cars, these activities infuse me with persistence, strategy, and adaptability. My love for cooking mirrors my approach to software development: creative, innovative, and bold. These interests not only enrich my life but also influence my professional journey, where I am dedicated to exploring the latest technologies and trends.
My goal is to integrate these varied experiences into developing user-friendly applications and collaborating on cutting-edge projects, making a meaningful impact in the tech world.
Education
University of California, Davis
Sept. 2023 → Present
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Relevant Coursework
Probability and Statistical Modeling, Algorithm Design and Analysis, Theory of Computation, Programming Languages and Compilers, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision
Activities
CodeLab, Arabic Language Club, Muslim Student Association, Arab Student Union
De Anza College
Sept. 2021 → Jun. 2023
Associate of Science, Computer Science
Relevant Coursework
Data Structures, x86 Processor Assembly, Computer Architecture, Calculus (Single & Multi-variable), Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, C++ Programming Methodologies, Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Fluids, Optics)
Activities
LinC Tutoring, Muslim Student Association, Developer's Guild, De Anza Developers
Acknowledgements
Dean's List x5
Experience
Software Developer Intern
Jun. 2024 → Sept. 2024
Description
Remadi Holdings is a company specializing in providing data-driven, intelligent solutions in the mental health software industry.
Core Engineering
Developed an AI-powered mental health platform to administer patient assessments and track mental standing by designing 30+ scalable relational database schemas that boosted data retrieval efficiency by 26%, and containerizing client applications and backend microservices on a single host to reduce client-server latency by over 200ms.
Vice President of Technology
Jun. 2024 → Present
Prev. Software Education Lead • Project Manager
Description
CodeLab Davis is a student-run organization at UC Davis that provides students with the opportunity to learn about software development through hands-on experience.
Executive
Delegated a team of 3 software education leads to overhaul the entire developer bootcamp with 10+ modules focused on complex software design principles, and defined a new dynamic workshop system utilizing LLMs.
Software Education
Software Education Lead — Dec. 2023 → Jun. 2024
Designed an Introductory AI bootcamp module viewed by a 60+ developer cohort, facilitated professional development workshops for 100+ members, and mentored an 8-member team to drive educational growth and technical excellence.
Espresso
Project Manager — Oct. 2023 → Jun. 2024
Managed a 10-person team with Jira, ensuring timely task completion and delivery by conducting 3+ weekly standups, emphasizing Figma for design collaboration, and utilizing modern technological frameworks & AI for maximal development pace.
Co-Founding Engineer
Mar. 2023 → Jul. 2024
Description
Coglayer Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative solutions for User-AI interaction.
Core Engineering
Supervised a 4-member team to create an advanced User-AI interface, improved technical scalability by 80%, and reduced bug response times by 63% for a peak of 1000+ MAU. (Acquired Jul. 2024)
Co-Founding Engineer
May 2023 → Jun. 2024
Description
DSNR AI is a platform that enhances the user experience of AI image generation.
Core Engineering
Engineered an image generation platform amassing 12K+ users by optimizing 7 backend utilities and streamlining multi-modal AI model configuration. Reduced load times by 25% and minimized lost connections by 29%. (Acquired Jun. 2024)
Technical Project Manager
Sept. 2022 → Jan. 2024
Description
ReKompile is a registered non-profit which specializes in providing technical solutions for other non-profits.
Engineering
Directed the development of the Community Connector Web Application and Prayer Times Extension, increasing productivity by 400% through strict standards and collaboration with 4 non-profit clients.
Projects
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DSNR
dsnr.ai
Description
Enhance your AI image generation experience in seconds. Start by uploading an image or a text prompt.
Highlights
- - Developed a web app and Discord bot, driving user interaction from initial prompt/sketch to image generation, amassing 12K+ users
- - Engineered frontend user flow using Next.js, Tailwind, TypeScript, & Websockets minimizing lost connections by 29%
- - Overhauled backend utilities & REST API with Python, Asyncio, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and Firebase for efficient data handling and reducing load times by up to 25%
- - Streamlined AI (Vision, NLP, Stable Diffusion) model configuration through code optimization
Technologies
Next.js
TypeScript
Python
Tailwind
PostgreSQL
coglayer
coglayer.com
Description
A next-generation interface for enhanced User-AI interaction. Generate reports, analyze data, and more with a simple thought.
Highlights
- - Launched an AI assistant using Next.js & FastAPI, enabling users to transform thoughts into detailed reports
- - Optimized integration with Anthropic's Claude models and Firebase using Python & Asyncio, supporting 50+ concurrent users
- - Achieved 1M+ combined social media views and registered 1K+ users
Technologies
Next.js
TypeScript
Python
Firebase
FastAPI
PostgreSQL
Drowsiness Detection
Github
Description
A computer vision project that detects drowsiness in real-time using Object Detection and Convolutional Neural Networks.
Highlights
- - Trained 2 Convolutional Neural Networks to classify eye(Open or Closed) and yawning(Yawning or Not Yawning) states using TensorFlow & OpenCV
- - Achieved 94.5% and 93.2% validation accuracy on eye and yawning detection, respectively
- - Implemented real-time drowsiness detection demo with a 95% overall accuracy
Technologies
TensorFlow
OpenCV
Python
Community Connector
communityconnector.org
Description
A web application that connects community members with local non-profits and organizations.
Highlights
- - Collaboratively designed & created a software solution to connect communities for fundraising
- - Rebranded/redesigned UI using Next.js to modernize & simplify user experience
- - Positively impacted 10,000+ individuals, raised over $25,000, & hosted 5+ fundraisers
Technologies
Next.js
TypeScript
Prayer Times Extension
Chrome Web Store
Description
An extension to show prayer times based on location courtesy of SABA Islamic Center. The extension provides a set of prayer times (& other important times) based on location. The location can either be automatically set or will need to be modified in settings.
Highlights
- - Developed a Chrome extension to display prayer times based on location
- - Utilized React w/ Vite to create a simple & intuitive UI
- - Achieved 10+ users & 5-star rating on Chrome Web Store
Technologies
React
Vite
TypeScript
nobias
Github
Description
A web application that uses machine learning to detect bias in news articles. Outputting relevant information ranging from political affiliation to emotional sentiment.
Highlights
- - Developed a web app to detect bias in news articles using React w/ Vite & Python w/ FastAPI
- - Utilized GPT-4 & Hume's AI to analyze articles for bias, political affiliation, & emotional sentiment
- - Achieved over 50+ users with positive feedback
Technologies
Vite
React
TypeScript
Python
FastAPI
Yuk Security Password Manager
yuksecurity.com
Description
A password manager that allows users to securely store their passwords and other sensitive information.
Highlights
- - Engineered a full-stack password management application using Next.js & TypeScript with AES-256 encryption and secure credential storage
- - Integrated an Authentication & JWT Token Authorization system utilizing Express.js & PostgreSQL for optimized server-side memory usage by 43% and improved scalability
Technologies
Next.js
TypeScript
Express.js
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Let's Connect!
Feel free to reach out to discuss any opportunities or just to say hi!
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