About
Organizations looking for growth benefit from my expertise in bridging business and technology to deliver the transformative solutions. With a strong foundation in software development, project management, and data analytics, I create end-to-end solutions that consistently exceed the client expectations. My effective communication skills foster trust within client companies, leading to a more collaborative work environment and empowering me to confidently lead critical meetings. This collaboration drives the timely delivery of innovative results.
Data Enthusiast
Experienced developer with expertise in Advanced Data Science Techniques and Tech Automation with proven track record of Mentoring Junior Developers and Innovating Cost-effective Solutions for Operational Efficiency. Fast learner with good communication skills having the ability to work independently and take initiative. Proficient in end to end delivery of business requirements. Result-driven individual with an entrepreneurial mentality, and am eager to learn and adapt to different technology and environments.
- Website: topmate.io/connectwithsajid
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Degree: MS in Computer Science'26
- CPT/OPT: Available
With over 3.4 years of experience, I have empowered organizations by transforming technical requirements into strategic learning opportunities, ensuring success is always within reach. I always act as a pivotal connection between technology and business objectives. Drawing on my skills in data analysis and software development, I analyze real-world data and create tailored solutions to enhance operational processes, leveraging cloud technologies to automate and optimize workflows. My role encompasses understanding complex data intricacies and ensuring that technological advancements adhere to regulatory standards, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes.
Facts
An unstoppable force, fueled by unyielding motivation, eager to seize additional challenges and relentlessly deliver unparalleled results, all while guaranteeing 100% customer satisfaction.
Happy Clients network
Projects delivered successfully
Hours restless technical support
Skills
I have engineered cloud-native applications with a keen focus on scalability, performance, and high availability. My work has involved developing and optimizing ETL pipelines, automating workflows, and enhancing API performance, resulting in significant efficiency gains through the use of DevOps tools and cloud platforms. I have led and contributed to the development of microservices architectures, integrating machine learning models for advanced data analytics and feature engineering. My expertise in AWS, Python, and SQL, combined with my background in business consulting, positions me as a valuable asset capable of seamlessly connecting technology and business. This unique skill set enables me to deliver robust solutions that address complex business needs.
Impactful Projects
As a Computer Science enthusiast with over 3 years of experience in the software industry. Committed to achieving excellence in delivering innovative solutions, I aim to continue delivering out-of-the-box projects primarily focused on the betterment of society.
Key skills: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and UI/UX design, Firebase.
Developed a real-time Ambulance Tracking System using Geolocation API and Firebase. The system included 2 separate login portals for ambulance drivers and traffic police, calculated distances, and provided automated notifications to the police when an ambulance was nearby, significantly improving emergency response times. GitHub Repo
Ambulance Tracking System
Team Lead
Key skills: Python,ultrasonic sensors, Pi-Cam, and Raspberry Pi.
A conceptualized IoT system designed for efficient analysis of raw materials, built using Raspberry Pi, PiCam, and ultrasonic sensors. GitHub Repo
ARCA
Team Lead
Key skills: Java, AWS, API Development, Data Testing
Developed a Java program to generate a weighted sum of keywords from given text, deployed on AWS cloud, and created an API for role prediction. Tested this on dummy data via Postman to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the API. GitHub Repo
Role Predictor
Java Developer
Key skills: Flask API Development, Pandas, Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, Angular, HTML, CSS
Developed an Angular module for API calls in Flask web application, enabling users to upload Excel files to server with a simple button interface, utilizing HTML and CSS for a user-friendly design.
Bulk Upload
Back End Data Engineer
Key skills: TensorFlow, Object Detection, Video Processing, Python
Developed an effective object detection system using the TensorFlow API, focusing on identifying and assessing human subjects. The project involved converting video data to images, retaining only human objects, calculating distances between them for social distancing compliance, and visually highlighting rule violations.
Social Distancing Detector
Open CV
Key skills: Logistic Regression, Pandas, Spark, Flask, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing
Led the development of a flight price prediction application using Flask and machine learning models, achieving over 85% accuracy in forecasting price fluctuations. The project involved robust data preprocessing and predictive analytics to ensure accurate and reliable predictions.
Flight Price Prediction
Data Scientist
Key skills: Data Analytics, Data Cleaning, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering
Built and deployed a Logistic Regression model designed to detect fraudulent credit card transactions, achieving 80% accuracy. This project leveraged advanced feature engineering and thorough data cleaning processes to enhance model reliability and performance.
Credit Card Fraud Analysis
Data Scientist
Key skills: neo4j, Graph Developer, K-means, Pagerank, Data Analytics, Data Cleaning, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering
Transitioned knowledge graph from RDF (SPARQL) to neo4j for microsegmentation utilizing pagerank
Customer Knowledge Graph
Graph Developer
Key skills: Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Data Visualization, PySpark, AWS, Statistical Analysis
Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify preliminary results and outliers, utilizing PySpark and AWS for data manipulation and visualization. This project aimed to derive actionable insights that informed the proposal of clinical sites with rich diversity cohorts, enhancing opportunities for inclusive clinical research.
Site Diversity Proposal
Tech Analyst
Professional Journey
A focused and diligent individual with a background in the software consulting industry with an aim to develop an elaborate skill set while studying computer science engineering, focusing on delivering excellence. As I continue to grow, I hope to understand intangible values and the essence of this industry while seeking opportunities to gain extensive knowledge and deliver gratifying services.
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Sajid Shaikh
Innovative and data-driven software developer with 3+ years of experience designing and developing user-centered requirement from initial concept to final, polished deliverable.
- Los Angeles, CA
- connectwithsajid@gmail.com
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
2024 - 2026
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
2017 - 2021
MIT-WPU, Pune, India
Secured 9.12 (3.78)
HSC
2015 - 2017
Sadhana School, Pune, India
Secured First class with distinction
Professional Experience
Founding Engineer – Backend
Feb 2026 – Present
VISIC, Los Angeles
- Architected and built the backend platform from scratch, enabling rapid product development and scalable growth.
- Designed and developed RESTful APIs and modular services, improving system scalability and reducing response latency.
- Modeled and optimized database schemas (SQL/NoSQL), significantly improving query performance and data reliability.
- Implemented authentication, authorization, and security best practices to ensure safe and compliant data handling.
- Integrated third-party APIs and services (payments, messaging, analytics) to expand product capabilities.
- Established CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows, accelerating release cycles and improving system stability.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with product, frontend, and design teams to deliver scalable backend solutions.
- Contributed to early-stage technical strategy, including system architecture, feature design, and product direction.
Data Science Engineer - Intern
Jul 2025 – Aug 2025
Kognitic, Inc., Somerset, NJ
- Automated and integrated data pipeline processes for structured clinical trials data using AWS Glue, Lambda, and Step Functions, reducing manual intervention by 80% and minimizing human error.
- Applied fuzzy matching algorithms and similarity scoring techniques to detect and resolve duplicate trials, improving data accuracy by 25% and ensuring unique trial records across multiple datasets.
- Designed and implemented de-duplication logic that streamlined data consolidation, cutting redundancy-related processing time by 30%.
- Documented pipeline architecture (workflow logic, metadata rules, and integration points) for reproducibility, enabling faster onboarding and reducing troubleshooting time by 40%.
- Coordinated with data quality teams to establish and enforce validation rules, increasing dataset compliance and consistency by 20%.
- Collaborated with engineering and domain experts to validate ingestion pipelines from diverse sources, ensuring reliable, scalable delivery of clinical trial data with 0 downtime.
- Earned client trust by consistently delivering accurate data pipelines, strengthening long-term relationships and enabling data-driven decision-making.
Research Java Engineer – Distributed Systems
May 2025 – Aug 2025
USC Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science, Los Angeles, CA
- Designed and implemented a large-scale distributed query engine leveraging Java, Apache Pekko (typed actors), and Clustering. Architected multi-cluster actor systems for reliable and scalable graph analytics workloads.
- Built complex actor hierarchies and messaging flows supporting dynamic query pipelines across multiple actors, using best practices for actor pool creation, typed actor interfacing, and critical supervision strategies.
- Developed advanced data broadcasting and network packet splitting logic for high-throughput, low-latency query processing – including custom split/batch functions for distribution of work across vertex, edge, and property pools.
- Engineered robust, registry-driven actor discovery system using Pekko’s Receptionist and custom config-based registries, enabling service-oriented architecture and dynamic lookup of operator pools at runtime.
- Implemented comprehensive network packet data structures using org.json and Java collections to model and transport query graphs, operator metadata, and streaming results.
- Optimized Merge and Sort operators for efficient aggregation and ordering of streaming JSON result sets, leveraging parallel Java streams and actor message orchestration.
- Created automated Coordinator logic for cluster role detection, actor bootstrapping, broadcast query distribution, failover, and pipeline health monitoring.
- Evaluated system performance under high concurrency, benchmarking M-to-N query executions with metrics collection, sequential/parallel flow analysis, and bottleneck remediation.
- Ensured robust error handling and logging across all pipeline stages, using SLF4J, cluster monitoring tools, and Java exceptions.
- Learned microservice-/actor-oriented design principles to guarantee maintainability, horizontal scalability, and resilience across evolving distributed environments.
Student Worker
Feb 2025 – Present
USC Facilities Management Services, Los Angeles, CA
- Played a pivotal role in supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders by ensuring seamless document handling, cross-functional communication, and timely resolution of technical or administrative concerns.
- Facilitated daily operations by providing hands-on technical assistance to team members and resolving queries or interpersonal conflicts with efficiency and discretion.
- Acted as a point of contact for external partners, reviewing and managing sensitive contractual documents such as Mechanics Liens, Preliminary Notices, and Payment Applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Interpreted and tracked Purchase Order (PO) summaries, vendor invoices, requisition requests, and employee paychecks, maintaining clear records and assisting in timely processing and follow-ups.
- Maintained organized systems for documentation review, ensuring stakeholders had accurate and up-to-date information to support financial and legal workflows.
Software Engineer - Full Stack
Nov 2024 – Feb 2025
USC Institute for Creative Technologies, Los Angeles, CA
- Conceptualized hybrid app architecture to ensure compatibility across multiple platforms and efficient resource management.
- Designed robust data model for live inventory tracking system, optimizing management & real-time monitoring of inventory.
- Planned project timeline & resource allocation achieving 15% reduction in development cycle time.
Business Technology Solutions Associate Consultant
Jan 2024 - May 2024
ZS Associates, India
- Spearheaded a team of 4 associates, effectively gathering, reviewing, and analyzing business requirements with a 100% on-time delivery track record.
- Automated end to end ETL pipeline using AWS MWAA, glue jobs reducing 30% of time spent on monthly operations activity.
- Developed and integrated API calls in a Flask web application using Angular, simplifying file uploads with a user-friendly design to enhance user experience and functionality by 30%.
Business Technology Solutions Associate
July 2021 - Dec 2023
ZS Associates, India
- Designed, developed, and maintained robust flask application utilizing an advanced tech stack to accommodate over 50 live users.
- Streamlined monthly data refresh process through databricks, leading to a 10% reduction in time dedicated to Data Quality Checks.
- Achieved query performance improvements by implementing clustering on a Datamart with over 100M records (1 TB), earning appreciation from clients.
- Developed a common data model using SQL and PySpark, optimizing disk space utilization by 30%.
- Improved API performance by identifying root causes and coordinating with data and frontend teams for optimized API signature designs and integration.
- Proficient in AWS cloud and Agile methodologies, facilitating seamless integration and enhancing DevOps process efficiency.
- Demonstrated hands on expertise on analytical algorithms like Page rank, K-means, Bagging, clustering for network graph.
- Innovated and implemented complex functionalities, resulting in a 20% reduction in budget spent on operational workstreams.
- Mentored and resolved challenges faced by junior developers, resulting in a 100% resolution rate and enhanced project deliverables.
- Revamped projects by utilizing automation and scheduled jobs using AWS, achieving a remarkable 90% reduction in the turnaround time of legacy analytical processes.
Software Developer
Feb 2020 - May 2020
DeeDee Labs Private Limited, Pune, India
- Designed and developed a high-performing, top-quality mobile app for upper limb amputees, garnering 100% customer satisfaction.
- Led the end-to-end development of the application utilizing Ionic framework to deliver production-level code within 3 months duration.
- Managed a cross-functional team of 5 members (product, engineering, sales, support) and orchestrated seamless collaboration with business partners, resulting in a successful application launch.
- Achieved a 50% increase in organizational revenue by deploying the application to users.
- Expanded expertise in software development lifecycle, agile methodology, and team leadership, demonstrating proficiency in Ionic framework, Amazon S3, PHP, MySQL, and RDBMS.
Student Services
I provide comprehensive support for student welfare, including crafting polished resumes to enhance their professional presence, offering personalized career counseling to guide their journey, and facilitating network building to cultivate valuable connections. My goal is to empower students with the resources and assistance they need to excel academically and professionally.
Resume Building
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Career Counseling
Navigate your career path with confidence through personalized guidance and insights, helping you uncover your passions and align them with your professional aspirations.
Network Building
Cultivate a powerful network of connections within your industry, opening doors to valuable opportunities and fostering relationships that can propel your career forward.
1:1 Mentorship
Receive personalized support and advice from a mentor who is dedicated to helping you reach your academic and professional goals, providing invaluable insights and encouragement along the way.
Mock Interview
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Endorsements
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Sajid's clear communication and strategic thinking foster a collaborative and productive environment, enhancing cross-functional cooperation. Sajid's results-oriented nature and innovative mindset promote continuous improvement, making him an inspiration to the team and elevating performance standards.
Palak Dubey
Reporting Manager, ZS
Despite being new to technologies like the Ionic framework and AWS, Sajid demonstrated exceptional learning abilities by swiftly mastering and implementing them. His quick learning and problem-solving skills ensure timely project deliveries and consistent outperformance.
Vishal Patil
Reporting Manager, DeeDee Labs
Sajid's continuous pursuit of knowledge and improvement, coupled with his strong command of latest technologies like Python and Databricks, drives his success and makes him a valuable asset to any team