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👋 Hi, I'm Shahir Ahmed, a recent Computer Science & Mathematics graduate (May 2025) turned Software Engineer who builds scalable web applications and contributes to open source projects serving millions of developers. I specialize in full-stack development with modern technologies and have a passion for creating impactful software solutions.
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Current Role: Software Engineer at Sarva, architecting full-stack grocery marketplace platform with Next.js, TypeScript, and Firebase. Building real-time inventory management, Stripe payment systems, and Google Maps integration serving 30+ active users. |
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Fresh Graduate: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Mathematics from Dickinson College (May 2025, GPA: 3.52). Recognized with The 1783 Scholarship, Dean's List honors, and Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society membership. |
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Open Source Impact: Top 25 contributor to Mermaid.js serving 1.2M+ weekly downloads, and #2 contributor to FarmData2. Implemented production-grade algorithms, enhanced diagram systems, and built comprehensive farm management tools supporting USDA compliance. |
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Technical Expertise: Full-stack development with React, Vue.js, Node.js, Express, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS, Firebase. Experience spans from low-level systems programming (custom OS kernel) to modern web applications and enterprise solutions. |
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| 📫 | Portfolio: shahirahmed.com | Email: shahirahmed.dev@gmail.com | Based in New Jersey, USA |
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Mermaid.js - Top 25 contributor among 600+ contributors with significant algorithmic improvements • Implemented production-grade text wrapping using Knuth-Plass algorithm • Built auto-scaling algorithm for XY chart data labels with D3.js • Developed YAML-based configuration system for customizable styling Impact: Serving 1.2M+ weekly downloads and enhancing diagram readability across GitHub, Notion, and enterprise platforms. |
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FarmData2 - #2 contributor with 28 commits, 14,000+ lines added, and 25 merged PRs • Built comprehensive crop management system for 80-acre USDA-certified organic farm • Developed RESTful APIs with Node.js and PostgreSQL for selective crop termination across 20+ beds • Created dynamic frontend forms with Vue.js and Vuex, increasing test coverage from 50% to 80% Impact: Promoted from Intern to Software Engineer; reduced form rendering latency by 25%, saving farm staff 3+ hours weekly. |
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Complete OSS Portfolio - Comprehensive documentation showcasing technical contributions and impact metrics Detailed analysis of merged PRs, code quality improvements, and collaboration across major open source projects. |
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Software Engineer @ Sarva (May 2025 - Present) Architecting full-stack grocery marketplace with Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase. Implemented Stripe split payouts, Identity verification, and real-time order tracking serving 30+ users. |
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Software Engineer @ FarmData2 (May 2024 - May 2025) Built scalable crop management system for 80-acre USDA organic farm. Promoted from Intern to Software Engineer based on performance and impact. |
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Open Source Contributor @ Mermaid.js (Jan 2025 - April 2025) Enhanced diagram systems with production-grade algorithms and D3.js visualizations. Achieved Top 25 contributor status among 600+ contributors. |
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Software Engineer @ 84 Lumber (Volunteer) (Sep 2023 - Jan 2024) Led NLP-powered code migration pipeline using ANTLR, converting 10K+ lines of legacy CBASIC to modern languages for a $9B company modernization initiative. |
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Teaching Assistant @ Dickinson College (Sep 2022 - May 2025) Mentored 25+ students in Python and Java programming. Improved student exam performance by 15% through personalized code reviews and targeted sessions. |
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Sarva Bazaar | Repository Production grocery marketplace platform using Next.js, TypeScript, and Firebase with Stripe split payouts, Express accounts, real-time inventory management, and Google Maps delivery tracking serving 30+ active users. |
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FarmData2 Enterprise-grade crop management system for USDA-certified organic farms using Node.js, PostgreSQL, Vue.js. Automated record-keeping workflows, improved test coverage to 80%, and reduced form latency by 25%. |
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Open Source Contributions Portfolio Comprehensive documentation showcasing technical contributions to major projects including Mermaid.js and FarmData2 with detailed impact analysis and collaboration metrics. |
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Peer-to-Playlist | Repository Advanced social music platform using React, Node.js, MongoDB, and Socket.IO with sophisticated weighted scoring algorithms for intelligent Spotify-based user matching and real-time multimedia messaging. |
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Albatross | Repository | Devpost AI-powered navigation application analyzing real-time crime data to provide enhanced safety routing with interactive high-risk zone overlays and dynamic route optimization algorithms. |
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SweetFriend | Repository | Devpost Comprehensive diabetes management web application featuring seamless real-time Dexcom integration, advanced AI meal recognition capabilities, and personalized health insights with data visualization. |
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PandOS Complete custom operating system kernel implemented in C for uMPS3 RISC emulator featuring time-sharing, multiprogramming, TLB-based virtual memory management, and comprehensive system call interfaces. |
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BitTorrent Client JS Full-featured JavaScript BitTorrent client with complete protocol compliance, efficient peer discovery mechanisms, and optimized piece selection algorithms for magnet links and .torrent files. |
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SpaceAccuracy Engaging 2D space shooter game developed in Lua featuring intelligent enemy AI systems, dynamic power-up mechanics, progressive difficulty scaling, and adaptive gameplay systems. |
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Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Mathematics Dickinson College (August 2021 - May 2025) | GPA: 3.52/4.00 Honors: The 1783 Scholarship, Dean's List, Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society |
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Certifications: CS50's Introduction to Computer Science, MATLAB Onramp Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi (Native/Bilingual proficiency) |
