About Me
Hi! My name is Ahmad Shaqqou and I am a Computer Science student at UCF, graduating December 2025. I enjoy solving problems, building web apps, and learning new technologies.
My passion lies in creating efficient, user-friendly applications that solve real-world problems. I am particularly interested in full-stack development, where I can work on both the frontend and backend aspects of applications.
Technical Skills
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Tools & Platforms
Concepts
Experience
IT Software Engineering Intern
General Dynamics - BIW · Summer 2025
- Configured and optimized 20+ Jira workflows by setting up custom transitions, conditions, and post-functions using SIL scripts, improving ticket flow across multiple teams.
- Worked as a Jira Developer and Administrator, using JQL to build smart filters and automate ticket handling, helping cut down ticket processing time by 30%
- Wrote and deployed SIL scripts to automate manual Jira tasks, cutting configuration time by 40% and making day-to-day operations more efficient for the team.
Computer Science and Math Tutor
Coach Kelly Live · July 2023 - Current
- Tutored over 20+ students, leading to a 90% pass rate on the UCF Computer Science Foundation Exam through personalized and targeted support.
- Elevated grades for over 20+ computer science students by an average of one full letter grade, demonstrating significant academic progress.
- Provided individualized and small group tutoring, enhancing comprehension and performance on class assignments and personal projects for more than 20+ students.
Projects
DevSwipe
A full stack application that allows users to swipe left or right on project ideas. Websockets are utilized for real-time updates to project ideas, matches, and chat messages after a match.
AudioSync
Music recognition app that lets users identify songs through audio input using the Shazam API. Once a song is recognized, the app retrieves details like the title, artist, and album, and allows users to add it directly to their Spotify playlists.
Forex Trading Bot
A Python-based trading bot that uses market indicators to make automated buy/sell decisions in the foreign exchange market. The bot's performance was optimized through backtesting with the Alpaca API, resulting in consistent and profitable trade outcomes.
ahmadshaqqou.dev
A portfolio that showcases my projects, technical skills, and experience.
Contact Manager
A full-stack CRUD application that allows users to securely log in, add, edit, delete, and search through their personal contact list. Built with user authentication and a streamlined interface for managing and organizing contact information efficiently.
Education
University of Central Florida (UCF)
B.S. in Computer Science, Expected Graduation: December 2025
- Dean's List (multiple semesters)
- Member of Knight Hacks, SHPE
- Relevant Courses: Data Structures & Algorithms, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, System Software