Belal Skaik
Software Engineer & AI Enthusiastic
About Me
I'm Belal, a recent Computer Science graduate from California State University, Fullerton. I specialize in backend development, big data, and AI. Proficient in Python, Django, Express.js, FastAPI, Node.js, and AI frameworks like YOLO.
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Professional Experience
Develop for Good
Position: Software Engineer
Duration: October 2024 - Present
Description: Currently collaborating with a nonprofit to develop an app for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) using React Native and a
BaaS platform to help manage unowned cat population in Sonoma County
Headstarter AI
Position: Software Engineer Fellow
Duration: July 2024 - September 2024
Description: During a seven-week fellowship, I Built 5 project including 3 AI team projects and collaborated on a project with my team and a startup for my final project. This experience enhanced some soft skills in vision, personal branding, interview preparation, networking, and teamwork while I also learned a lot of new technical to build full-stack web apps using technologies like NextJS, React, OpenAI API, Stripe API, Firebase, Cloudflare and MongoDB.
StockItUpCS
Position: Trading Strategies Software Developer
Duration: August 2023 - December 2023
Description: Constructed algorithmic trading models to improve platform's market trend analysis capabilities
Facilitated the integration of algorithmic solutions into the company's tech stack, enhancing data processing using Django ORM
ASSURE-US
Position: Junior Developer
Duration: May 2023 - July 2023
Description: Assisted in the development of internal tools and customer-facing websites.
🏅 Certifications
📂 Projects
📂 Product Management API
Developed a secure, role-based backend API with JWT authentication, optimizing product listings and management
📂 CandleVision
Trained a computer vision AI model to detect candlestick patterns and send real-time SMS alerts via Twilio API
📂 Magic Survey
Architected a MySQL-driven survey platform with PHP backend processes for dynamic data interaction and analysis
📂 WhatsNEXT
Developed an AI movie recommender system using scikit-learn and Flask for real-time recommendations
📂 SECURE BANKING
Developed a secure ATM-Bank communication system using socket programming and advanced cryptographic techniques
📂 AI-Flashcards
In a team of 5 I spearheaded the development of a SaaS platform that leverages OpenAI for automated flashcard generation with integrated Stripe payments as part of my HeadstarterAI fellowship
Let's Connect
I'm always excited to collaborate on new projects or discuss opportunities. Feel free to reach out!