RAIDAH FAIROOZ

2024 CS graduate | Software Engineer | UCR

Seeking roles in Full Stack/SWE. Currently learning Python and ML. Check out my work below and feel free to reach out!

Projects
Work Experience
Software Engineer Intern

ZyberTech

Simi Valley, CA

June'24 - Oct'24

Designed and launched a React Native + Expo self-service kiosk application for a B2B pilot program, improving operational efficiency for 100+ active users

Engineered 15+ scalable UI components including user navigation and conducted end-to-end testing using Postman and Azure Application Insights

Built and deployed a custom Kotlin module to support Android-based serial port connections in Expo apps, automating kiosk printing and cutting receipt processing time by 40%

Integrated 20+ Point of Sale (POS) and SQL-backed transaction APIs, using Zustand state management for real-time data updates

Optimized performance with a file-based caching system for menu data, reducing load times and backend requests by 80%

Resolved 10+ system and hardware production issues on Android Studio ensuring data security and minimizing downtime

Leadership & Volunteer
Lead Full Stack Software Developer

UCR Hackathons

Riverside, CA

July'23 - June'24

Spearheaded an Agile team of 20+ developers to deliver a full-stack collaboration website supporting 200+ hackathon participants

Implemented responsive UI interfaces using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS for seamless user experience across devices

Wrote RESTful API endpoints to manage participant form submissions and dynamic admin workflows with real time dashboards

Architected the backend system with Next.js and Firestore, streamlining registration processes and operations by 20%

Integrated NextAuth to enable secure role-based access for administrative dashboards and automated CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions

Increased application reliability by writing 20+ Cypress tests for end-to-end flows and unit-level coverage

Project Lead - Web Development

Association for Computing Machinery UCR

Riverside, CA

August'22 - July'23

Directed full-stack development of websites for Women in Computing (WINC), Highlander Space Program (HSP), and Gamespawn, leading teams of 10+ developers per project

Built complex and accessible designs using Node.js, React, HTML, and Tailwind CSS across desktop and mobile platforms

Led weekly workshops and agile scrum meetings, mentoring peers in React development, GitHub collaboration, and code review best practices

Integrated the Google Calendar API to automate club event scheduling, increasing member engagement by 15%

Collaborated closely with 3+ UI/UX teams and developers to troubleshoot bugs, push updates, and optimize user experience

Mentorship
Academic Peer Mentor

Academic Resource Center at UCR

Riverside, CA

July'23 - March'24

Supported First years, Transfer students and students on probation with academic planning, college resources and campus engagement

Conducted weekly student workshops in partnership with the UCR School of Education covering critical success skills and study strategies

Held 1:1 counseling sessions with students on probation to provide guidance, track progress and connect with mental/physical health resources

Private Tutor

Self Employed

San Diego, CA

November'18 - June'24

Tutored 15+ high school students in Math, English and Science to excel in their academics and college/major preparations

Prepared custom lessons and learning practices to assist neurodivergent students

Continued to deliver academic and motivational support via zoom during the pandemic to assist students to adjust to the new curriculum

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