Stanford University
Code in Place 2025 Section Leader
Section Leader Role
Selected to teach Python programming to students worldwide
Mentoring students globally in Python programming through Stanford's prestigious Code in Place initiative
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Software Engineer on the Big Screen
Featured on Times Square billboard highlighting achievements as a 7x hackathon winner and global scale startup builder
Hackathon Winners
6+ Consecutive Victories
SmartGuard & Voting Contract
World's Largest Hackathon
Women's Health Hackathon
First Ever Women's Health Hackathon
Who I Am
A passionate full-stack developer and AI engineer with expertise in building scalable applications, teaching programming, and winning hackathons. I transform complex ideas into elegant digital solutions.
Background
I'm a developer who thrives at the intersection of creativity and technology. With a strong foundation in computer science and hands-on experience across multiple domains, I build products that make a difference.
My journey includes teaching at Stanford Code in Place as a Section Leader, mentoring 1,000+ students globally, winning 7 international hackathons, and building AI-powered applications that solve real-world problems.
When I'm not coding, you'll find me contributing to open source, speaking at tech events, or exploring the latest in AI and machine learning.
Talks & Workshops
Sharing knowledge with the global developer community
Hackathon Winning Strategies
Pak Angels
DSA Lectures at iCodeGuru
Data Structures & Algorithms lectures with LeetCode focus for underprivileged students
Teaching & Mentorship
Sharing knowledge and empowering the next generation of developers through structured teaching and mentorship.
Section Leader
Part-timeStanford Code In Place
Selected as a Section Leader at Stanford Code In Place where I teach Python fundamentals, Karel the Robot, Console Programming, and Graphics Programming to international students.
- Lead a section of ~15 international students online from 350+ cities
- Helped 200+ international folks worldwide grow their career in programming
- Countries include USA, Canada, Russia, UK, India, Bangladesh, Brazil, Germany
- Interactive and personalized teaching approach - students take the lead!
Section Leader Training
Stanford Code in Place 2025
Section Leader Application
Instructor - Data Structures & Algorithms
Part-time · VolunteeriCodeGuru
Dedicated to empowering underprivileged students with a deep understanding of essential computational concepts and problem-solving techniques with solving different problems of different Data Structures.
- Teaching Data Structures and Algorithms comprehensively
- Empowering students with computational concepts and logical thinking
- Preparing students for technical interviews at top companies
- Free volunteer teaching for underprivileged students
Instructor & Webinar Speaker
Part-timePak Angels
Teaching advanced machine learning and AI concepts, focusing on practical applications and hackathon winning strategies.
- How to fine-tune Machine Learning models effectively
- Building Gen AI applications using Advanced Models from Hugging Face
- Hackathon winning strategies and team collaboration
Webinars & Workshops
Interested in guest lectures, workshops, or curriculum development?
Let's CollaborateInternational Coding Competitions
Competing globally in prestigious programming contests
CS50x Puzzle Day 2025
Harvard University
2025
Team Lead - Won 1st place in Harvard's annual puzzle competition
CALICO Coding Competition
UC Berkeley
2024
Competed in UC Berkeley's prestigious coding competition
Meta Hacker Cup 2024
Meta
2024
Participated in Meta's global competitive programming competition
Meta Hacker Cup 2025
Meta
2025
Participated in Meta's global competitive programming competition
Advent of Code 2024
Advent of Code
2024
Completed daily programming puzzles throughout December
Experience & Education
A journey of continuous learning and professional growth
Professional Experience
Software Engineer
DesignPlayy · Full-time
Developed and deployed RAG applications using LLMs for dynamic question-answering and document summarization systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developed and deployed RAG applications using LLMs for dynamic question-answering and document summarization systems
- Integrated LLM agents capable of handling multi-turn conversations, tools access, and advanced reasoning capabilities
- Integrated backend APIs using FastAPI, Flask handling requests from front-end interfaces and LLM pipelines
- Ensured modular code architecture for easy maintenance, scalability, and integration with external tools/APIs
- Regularly practiced agile-style delivery and Git-based version control for collaborative work and feature tracking
AI Software Engineer
DevSphere Limited · Part-time
Contributed to a variety of client projects across multiple domains delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contributed to a variety of client projects across multiple domains delivering high-quality, scalable solutions
- Developed browser extensions fulfills user and business needs, improving workflow automation and user engagement
- Collaborated on early-stage startup initiatives, providing full-stack development support
- Designed and implemented agentic workflows using emerging technologies to enhance system autonomy and intelligence
Backend Developer Intern
NativelyAI · Part-time
Built backend services for an AI agent that turns user prompts into working applications, designing APIs, workflows, and data models.
Key Responsibilities:
- Built backend services for an AI agent that turns user prompts into working applications, designing APIs, workflows, and data models
- Implemented secure authentication/authorization with multiple providers (OAuth/OIDC), handling callbacks, sessions, and role-based access
- Collaborated in an agile team to scope tasks, review PRs, write tests, and debug/ship features from development to production
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of California, Berkeley
Focused on software engineering, algorithms, and artificial intelligence.
Technologies I Master
A comprehensive toolkit for building next-generation digital experiences
Frontend
Backend
Agentic AI
Languages
Tools & DevOps
Core Technologies
Creative Solutions
A showcase of innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies
Achievements & Certifications
40+ International Hackathons • 7x Winner • Professional Certifications
Certificates & Recognitions
NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025
NASA
Code in Place Section Leader
Stanford University
100 Days of LeetCode Badge
LeetCode
Agentic AI Hackathon
AsterHack 2025
AsterHack
Dev Challenge
GitHub
Hackathon Platforms
Lablab.ai
Hackathons
Devpost
Hackathons
GenerativeAI
Hackathons
Pak Angels
Hackathons
iCode Guru
Hackathons
University & Individual Hackathons
FAST Daira
FAST University
Beacon House University
Beacon House
Stanford In-Person Hackathon
Stanford University
TechFest Hackathon
Tech Festival
Kaggle Notebooks
Machine learning notebooks and data science projects
LightGBM - [0.97] - Full Guide
Heart Disease Predictions 💜 | 90% Accuracy
Social Media Usage + Emotional Well-Being 📊 EDA🌐
IMDB Reviews (Naive Bayes + Logistic R)
🍎 Apple App Store EDA | Analysis 📊
Kaggle S5E9 Tempo (BPM): EDA + LR/KNN/TREE
KNN Classification - Complete Step-by-Step Guide
📊 YouTube Video Analytics Dataset 📺
Open Source & Mentorship
Contributing to the developer community through open source projects and 1-on-1 mentorship
Open Source Projects
react-performance-toolkit
A comprehensive toolkit for optimizing React application performance with built-in monitoring and analysis tools.
next-auth-extended
Extended authentication library for Next.js with additional providers and enhanced security features.
tailwind-components-pro
Professional-grade Tailwind CSS components library with accessibility and performance optimizations.
Topmate Mentorship
Providing 1-on-1 mentorship sessions on software engineering, hackathons, AI development, and career guidance through Topmate.
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Top 5%
Ranked in the top 5% of mentors
People's Choice
Community favorite mentor
Community Care
Dedicated to helping the community
21 Bookings
Successfully completed 21+ sessions
Testimonials
What colleagues and mentees say about working with me
LinkedIn Recommendations
Robert McMenemy
Web 3 and Blockchain Enthusiast - AI/ML Builder
March 2, 2025
"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Hassan on our Network Resilience API project during a high-pressure hackathon. Hassan was not only instrumental in developing the frontend components that transformed complex data into an intuitive, user-friendly dashboard. His deep technical expertise allowed him to seamlessly integrate interactive visualizations, real-time telemetry streaming, and advanced data processing features into a cohesive system that exceeded our expectations. His ability to quickly grasp and implement new technologies, such as Chart.js and Cytoscape.js, combined with his diligent work on optimizing API calls and ensuring responsive design, truly set him apart."
Ashley Rice
Senior UX Writer & Content Designer | 9+ yrs in Interactive, Educational & AI-Driven Experiences
October 21, 2024
"I recently was lucky to work with Hassan for the LLaMA 3.2 Runners Hackathon during which we built an amazing app. Hassan's leadership was pivotal to the success of our project. He helped create a collaborative environment. Everyone was able to work together and perform at their best. Hassan demonstrated fluency in Python and a deep understanding of AI technologies. His skills aided in the efficiency and quality of our work. I would recommend him for any team!"
Topmate Reviews
"This was one of the most valuable career guidance sessions I've ever had. The mentor demonstrated a deep understanding of both industry trends and personal development, offering tailored insights that truly shifted my perspective. I walked away with a clear action plan, renewed confidence, and a sharper focus on where to direct my efforts. Highly recommended for anyone serious about building a successful future!"
TAYYAB SAJJAD
30th Jul, 2025
"I had asked a few questions about my career, and the mentor gave me clear, thoughtful answers. Not only did I get exactly what I needed, but I also received a new, well-structured plan to guide my tech career in the right direction. I'm now more confident about my path and excited to take the next steps. Highly recommended!"
Mujib ur Rahman
14th Aug, 2025
"I really appreciate his mentorship. Very helpful guidance for my career path."
Fatima Aziz
4th Sep, 2025
"Greatest insightful talk. Very valuable session!"
Muhammad Mujtaba
29th Jul, 2025
"The responses are very quick and clear. Great mentorship experience!"
Eman Fatima
10th Sep, 2025
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Availability
Currently accepting new freelance projects and full-time opportunities. Let's discuss how I can help bring your vision to life.
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