Junaid D.
Designer, Engineer, CMU alum in Atlanta, GA
About
I’m Junaid—an engineer, designer, and writer committed to delivering results. I’m a fan of white space, personal space, and outer space. I like jokes too.
Throughout my tech career, I’ve been a student, engineer, designer, and instructor. I aspire to create experiences that simply work by reducing cognitive load, humanizing interactions, and bridging the gap between intent and impact.
I hold a Bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai and a Master’s in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University. I’m also interested in tennis, cinema, philosophy, comedy, ed tech, and architecture.
Work Experience
Fostering a thriving tennis community while driving the growth of the UTR Flex League ecosystem. Actively networking with and recruiting potential players, creating league draws, and overseeing the league's rapid expansion and success, with a focus on building community connections and sustaining growth.
Solved complex data engineering challenges at a Y Combinator-backed company (YC S21). Leveraged Argo Workflows, Docker, Kubernetes, Go, TypeScript, React, Postgres, and Amazon Web Services to build scalable solutions and streamline operations.
Led remote programming classes for students of all ages. Designed and developed the curriculum for web application development, focusing on the fundamentals of programming to foster a strong foundation in coding skills.
Designed and developed internal applications for employees involved in the full system assembly of high-end computing hardware. Focused on streamlining processes and enhancing productivity through tailored software solutions.
Collaborated with the Student Affairs IT team to develop custom web applications supporting 14 departments across campus. One notable project digitized university-wide housing check-in for new admits, digitizing the overall admissions experience.
Migrated the Fact Viewer application to a Docker container, enabling operating system-level virtualization. This transition enhanced scalability and deployment efficiency, streamlining application management.
Education
Coursework included Designing Human Centered Software, Distributed Systems, API Design and Implementation, Database Management.
Coursework included Analysis of Algorithms, Structured Programming Approach, Computer Graphics, Cryptography and System Security.
Projects
Developed a GitLab integration, expanding the tool's capabilities beyond GitHub to meet the demands of enterprise customers using GitLab.
Developed a system to manage, run, and integrate workflow templates, enabling seamless workflow processes with all major Git providers.
Developed Timetracker to streamline the clock-in and clock-out process for assembly line employees, ensuring accurate payment calculations and improving time management.
Developed a web application to digitize and streamline the student housing check-in process at Carnegie Mellon University, replacing an inefficient paper-based system.
Writing
The GitLab Integration project was a key initiative aimed at meeting enterprise customer demands and expanding the product's capabilities. By implementing a provider-agnostic backend and ensuring a seamless UI experience, the product is now better positioned to serve a wider range of customers and accommodate additional git providers in the future.
The Timetracker for Assembly Employees project successfully addressed critical operational challenges by automating attendance tracking and payroll management. By simplifying workflows and providing a user-friendly interface, the system significantly improved efficiency and satisfaction among employees and managers.
For my 26th birthday, I flew to California to do a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation in North Fork, California. Read more.
I designed and implemented an ArrayList in Java without using the Java Collections framework. Read more.
The CMU Housing Check-In System is a testament to the power of thoughtful design and collaborative problem-solving. Its successful deployment has set a benchmark for streamlined administrative processes.