London, United Kingdom

Fareed Khan
Mohamed Rafi

Aspiring Software Engineer

First-class honours graduate in Software Engineering, currently pursuing MSc in Data Science at King's College London. Passionate about creating responsive, user-centric applications with modern web technologies.

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About Me

As a Data Science MSc graduate from King's College London, I am passionate about harnessing the power of data to solve complex, real-world challenges. My academic journey has equipped me with a strong foundation in analysing complex datasets and applying machine learning techniques, enhancing my ability to derive actionable insights from large volumes of information.

Before my studies in data science, I obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Westminster, where I developed robust programming skills and a thorough understanding of algorithms. This engineering background fuels my analytical mindset and drives my approach to problem-solving. Alongside my academic pursuits, my experience at McDonald's as both a Crew Member and Crew Trainer honed my communication and teamwork abilities, reinforcing my appreciation for effective collaboration and adaptability in any professional setting.

A highlight of my journey was sharing my insights on the Desire to Inspire podcast as a guest speaker, discussing how students can leverage artificial intelligence to enhance their learning and career prospects. I have also pursued certifications including the University of Westminster Employability Award – Bronze, the IEUK Technology Virtual Internship, the AWS AI Practitioner Challenge Phase, and Responsive Web Design from freeCodeCamp — reflecting my commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Ultimately, my goal is to unite my expertise in data science and software engineering to develop impactful solutions that benefit society. I'm excited about the opportunities ahead — let's collaborate to drive positive change through the power of data!

Full-Stack Development

Experienced in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and modern web frameworks

Data Science

MSc graduate with expertise in Python, SQL, R, and machine learning

Responsive Design

Creating beautiful, user-centric applications for all devices

Quick Learner

Adaptable and eager to master new technologies and frameworks

Education

MSc. Data Science

Kings College London

London, United Kingdom

Expected January 2027
Pass

Key Modules

Computer Programming for Data ScientistsDatabases, data warehousing and information retrieval

BEng.(Hons) Software Engineering

University of Westminster

London, United Kingdom

May 2024
First Class Honours

Key Modules

Web Design and DevelopmentSoftware Development Group ProjectSoftware Development 1 & 2Object Oriented ProgrammingDatabase Systems

Experience

Crew Trainer

McDonalds

September 2025 – Present
Sutton, United Kingdom
  • Contributed to restaurant's top 10 ranking through dynamic service delivery
  • Managed high-volume operations in fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication and multitasking abilities

Full-Stack Developer Intern

CodeAlpha

June 2026 – July 2026
Remote
  • Built and shipped a full-stack e-commerce platform using Python, Django REST Framework, and JavaScript, architecting RESTful endpoints for catalogue browsing, checkout, and order tracking that sustain an average of 500 orders/day at 99.9% uptime.
  • Designed a normalised relational schema and wired it to a JavaScript/HTML/CSS front end, applying pagination and client-side caching to keep catalogue browsing responsive across 8+ live product listings.
  • Engineered the account-management and content-posting module of a mini social-media platform from scratch (auth, profile CRUD, post creation) using Python and a REST API layer, structured to support planned feed-ranking and notification features.
  • Worked in short agile increments with Git-based version control and peer code review, keeping a clean commit history and shipping features in testable, incremental units.

Crew Member

McDonalds

December 2022 – September 2025
Sutton, United Kingdom
  • Contributed to restaurant's top 10 ranking through dynamic service delivery
  • Managed high-volume operations in fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication and multitasking abilities

Software Developer

FindIT (Startup)

January 2025 – March 2025
London, United Kingdom
  • Designed and developed an intuitive iOS application using Swift, focusing on user experience and accessibility.
  • Collaborated in a startup team of four developers to establish project architecture and deployment workflows.
  • Participated in iterative development cycles, debugging and optimising performance.

Student Mentor

Zero Gravity

August 2024 – October 2024
London, United Kingdom
  • Empowered students from diverse backgrounds through dedicated mentorship
  • Delivered concise guidance on crafting compelling personal statements
  • Enhanced communication skills through one-on-one mentoring sessions

Projects

A showcase of my development journey through various technologies and domains

Personal Portfolio

Cutting-edge, responsive website showcasing professional background and projects with modern web technologies

August 2024 – Present
HTMLCSSJavaScript

GP Website

Collaborative healthcare platform for secure medical records access, developed with a team of six developers

January 2023 – May 2023
ReactJSCSSPHPSQL

Language Learning App

Interactive language-learning application with dynamic exercises, developed as undergraduate final project

September 2023 – May 2024
C#SQL

Weather App

iOS application providing daily/weekly forecasts and personalized sightseeing recommendations

September 2023 – December 2023
Swift

Ticket Machine

Sophisticated vending machine system with FSP diagram modeling for ticket operations

October 2023 – January 2024
JavaFSP

Skin Consultation Manager

Innovative consultation program with GUI for secure encryption/decryption of sensitive information

September 2022 – December 2022
Java

Quiz Website

Dynamic football-themed quiz platform developed collaboratively with three developers

January 2022 – April 2022
HTMLCSSJavaScript

Guess Word Game

Engaging word-guessing game with 10 attempts, featuring feedback on correct letters and positions

August 2025
Python

Student Marks Analyzer

Grade processing program with elegant star histogram visualization for enhanced analysis

September 2021 – December 2021
Python

Skills & Expertise

Technical Skills

HTML590%
CSS85%
JavaScript88%
ReactJS82%
Python85%
Java80%
SQL/MySQL78%
PHP75%
Swift70%
Git/GitHub85%
R65%

Soft Skills

Communication
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Adaptability
Time management
Decision-making

Languages

🇬🇧
English
🇮🇳
Tamil
🇸🇦
Arabic

Featured In

Invited to share my story and insights on podcasts and career platforms.

Podcast Episode

Desire to Inspire

Featured on the Desire to Inspire podcast, sharing my journey as an aspiring software engineer, my experiences in higher education, and advice for students from diverse backgrounds breaking into tech.

Watch on YouTube
Gradvisor Podcast
Podcast / Career Talk

Gradvisor

Invited to speak on the Gradvisor podcast, discussing career pathways in software engineering, navigating university life, and tips for graduates entering the tech industry.

View on LinkedIn

Certificates & Achievements

freeCodeCamp - Responsive Web Design

freeCodeCamp

freeCodeCamp - Front-End Development Libraries

freeCodeCamp

Couch to Coder 2024 Summer Bootcamp

Bright Network

Employability Award - Bronze

University of Westminster

WeSpeak Certificate of Achievement

WeSpeak

JavaScript (Basic)

HackerRank

5-day Coding Bootcamp

Code Institute

Python (Basic)

HackerRank

IEUK Technology Virtual Internship

Bright Network

Get In Touch

I'm actively seeking opportunities in software development and web development. Let's connect and discuss how I can contribute to your team!

Ready to collaborate?

Whether you have a project in mind, want to discuss opportunities, or just want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you. Let's create something amazing together!

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