Hi, my name is

Asiful Islam

I'm a recent Computer Science graduate from Drexel University with experience in various engineering roles at Vanguard, Future Standard, and WebstaurantStore.

Asiful Islam

About Me

I recently graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Through my coursework and professional co-ops, I've developed a strong foundation in modern software architecture, quality engineering, and data processing. I am passionate about solving complex problems and building robust, scalable applications from the ground up.

Education

Drexel University

Graduation: June 2026

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Concentrations in AI/ML and Software Engineering
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (International Honor Society for the Computing & Information Disciplines)

Relevant Coursework

Adv. Programming Tools (CS 265) Adv. Web Development (CS 478) Artificial Intelligence (CS 380) Computer Programming I, II (CS 171, 172) Concurrent Programming (CS 361) Data Structures (CS 260) Intro to Computer Science (CS 164) Intro to Software Engineering (SE 181) Machine Learning (CS 383) Math Foundations of CS (CS 270) Programming Language Concepts (CS 360) Senior Project I, II, III (CI 491, 492, 493) Software Architecture I, II (SE 310, 311) Software Verification & Validation (SE 320) Systems Architecture (CS 281) Systems Programming (CS 283) Web Development (CS 375)

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • Java
  • C++
  • C#
  • C
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • SQL
  • Groovy

Frameworks & Libraries

  • React
  • Redux Toolkit
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • Selenium
  • JUnit
  • PyUnit
  • Cucumber
  • Socket.io

Tools & Technologies

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Git
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • SQLite
  • Prisma ORM
  • Databricks
  • Postman

Experience

September 2024 - March 2025

Quality Engineer @ WebstaurantStore

  • Developed 20+ automated test classes supporting 12+ critical application workflows, expanding regression coverage and accelerating defect detection
  • Refactored and maintained 12+ legacy test classes, reducing flaky test failures by 90% and improving test suite stability
  • Executed cross-platform testing across 6+ web and mobile environments, identifying 10+ critical defects prior to production release
  • Streamlined QA planning and release readiness by partnering with senior engineers to define test strategies and acceptance criteria in Azure DevOps

September 2023 - March 2024

Data Engineer @ Future Standard

  • Eliminated 15+ hours of manual work per week by building a Python data pipeline that automated fund metric updates from SQL databases to the company website
  • Optimized investor access to performance data by redesigning website fund reporting, consolidating 12+ metrics and introducing 3 new performance indicators using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
  • Modernized Databricks notebooks handling 10,000+ rows of fund data across 12+ performance and benchmark columns, streamlining financial reporting workflows and improving maintainability
  • Enhanced fund performance analysis and sales reporting by developing and maintaining 6+ Tableau dashboards containing thousands of visualizations

September 2022 - March 2023

Application Engineer @ The Vanguard Group

  • Bolstered application security by implementing an AWS-based antivirus scanning solution using S3 and Lambda that processed 1,000+ files daily
  • Strengthened code quality and reduced regression risk by expanding automated test suites to maintain over 90% code coverage using JUnit, PyUnit, and Cucumber
  • Validated functionality across 5+ enterprise applications by executing thousands of API test requests using Postman
  • Reduced maintenance overhead and improved operational efficiency by modernizing 3 legacy financial applications written in Java and Python

Projects

Drexel University Senior Design Project

Freebo

  • Designed and validated a secure, dual-role marketplace that safely connects verified campus students with peer freelancers, capturing 89% target demand by filtering user verification strictly through university emails
  • Developed an accessible web interface using React, TypeScript, and Redux Toolkit, meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards while using React Ref guards to block real-time race conditions
  • Architected a Node.js/Express API and PostgreSQL database with Prisma ORM, reducing chat latency to sub-second speeds by migrating from serverless to an always-on Socket.io architecture
  • Managed and resolved 120+ software tracking issues by authoring thorough documentation and building a custom TypeScript data-seeding engine to secure runtime safety across 40+ relational entities
  • React
  • Redux Toolkit
  • Express.js
  • Socket.io
Website View Project

CS478 Full-Stack Web Application

Lambda Catan

  • Collaborated with a team of 3 other developers to engineer a real-time multiplayer Catan app using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Socket.io to support concurrent lobbies for up to 4 players
  • Developed an Express.js backend with SQLite, routing 26 RESTful API endpoints to handle complex game actions, resource distribution, and state management
  • Implemented a recursive DFS algorithm and adjacency matrix to dynamically calculate and update the "Longest Road" achievement
  • Built a dynamic React-Hexgrid UI managing 8 distinct turn phases, featuring an auto-bot fallback with a 1.5-second delay for disconnected players
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • SQLite
  • Socket.io
Website View on GitHub

Get In Touch

I'm currently looking for full-time employment opportunities. Whether you have a question, want to discuss a project, or just want to say hi, my inbox is always open!

asifulmislam@icloud.com

(267) 441-2181