Mahmoud Saleh

Creative

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Professional Summary

Creative technologist and innovative problem-solver with 10+ years of experience spanning software engineering, data engineering, educational technology, and program development. Early AI adopter since 2015, with proven expertise in developing scalable solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and creating technology that bridges complex concepts with practical applications. Award-winning professional with experience in healthcare technology, educational initiatives, and community engagement. Combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, presentation, and project management capabilities.

Core Skills

Programming & Development

Python JavaScript Java MATLAB Bash SQL

Web & Frameworks

Django Flask Spring Boot Angular jQuery CSS

Cloud & DevOps

AWS IBM Cloud Kubernetes Docker Terraform Git

Data & AI/ML

Databricks Apache Kafka Airflow IBM Watson scikit-learn Pandas

Design & Creative

Photoshop Adobe InDesign Unity3D Blender Sketch Figma Visual Design

Hardware & IoT

Arduino Raspberry Pi Intel Edison ESP8266 OpenCV Electronics

Professional Experience

Senior Data Engineer
Aug 2021 - Jul 2025
Collective Health
Architected and delivered outbound data pipeline framework while modernizing analytics pipelines. Led transformation of analytics workflows through automation, resulting in reduced operational costs and improved reliability.
Lead Software Engineer - LUCI PASS™ COVID-19 Test Reporting
Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
Lucira Health (via Essextec Partnership)
Led development of first FDA EUA authorized, single-use, PCR quality over-the-counter COVID-19 test reporting application. Collaborated with Lucira Health to bring professional-grade testing technology directly to consumers, supporting public health education and community safety during the pandemic.
Lead Software Engineer
Jun 2020 - Aug 2021
Essextec, A Converge Company
Built scalable web application using Django and Kubernetes on IBM Cloud. Designed cloud architecture for NLP and machine learning projects using SageMaker. Migrated 100 endpoints from IBM WebSphere to Spring Boot and designed microservices migration path for 600,000+ monthly active users.
DevOps Engineer
Jan 2019 - Aug 2021
Essextec, A Converge Company
Created Multi-Stage Docker CI pipeline for testing on multiple platforms. Implemented session sync between application instances using Redis. Documented and presented best practices around gitflow, code quality and CI/CD to multiple teams.
Data Engineer
Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
Essextec, A Converge Company
Integrated Airflow to perform recurrent ETL batch jobs. Developed ETL pipelines for structured and unstructured data using Pandas. Created Kafka Streams boilerplate utilized for multiple applications.
Full Stack Engineer
Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
Essextec, A Converge Company
Developed Spring Boot applications as microservices deployed to AWS Beanstalk. Utilized J.P. Morgan Chase API to build PCI certified payment processing system. Implemented nightly batch jobs for processing payments using AWS Batch.
Research Experience for Undergraduates
Jun - Aug 2017
New York Institute of Technology
Assisted 12 undergraduate research students with software and hardware solutions. Presented workshops on git and sklearn. Designed and delivered technical training sessions, mentored students on AI/ML concepts.
Teacher - Engineering Concepts
Sep - Dec 2015
Walter E. Bishop Magnet School of the Arts (NYC Public Schools)
Developed and taught comprehensive STEM curriculum for elementary students, introducing engineering concepts through hands-on activities in physics, architecture, electronics, computer science, and mechanics.
Web Developer
Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
PIRS LLC
Led team of four to create web application for Private Investments Ratings Service LLC. Responsible for communication between team and founders to identify software requirements and report progress. Developed front end using Bootstrap and jQuery.
Information Technology Specialist & Training Coordinator
Sep 2012 - Jun 2014
P.S.241 STEM Institute of Manhattan (NYC Public Schools)
Managed technical needs and provided technology training for administrators, teachers, and students at specialized STEM institute. Developed training programs and facilitated professional development workshops.
Vice President of Layout and Design
Sep 2011 - Jun 2012
Virtual Enterprises International • Brandmark location Edward R. Murrow H.S.
Led layout and design department in entrepreneurship program. Created company website using WordPress, Bitnami, and AWS. Won first place at citywide business plan competition, praised by Deloitte CMO as best presentation in 30 years.
Full Stack Developer & Designer
2011 - 2017
Mill Basin Kosher Deli & AJ Fine Arts
Full stack developer and designer responsible for web development, digital design, and e-commerce operations. Created billboard for marketing campaigns. Sold art on eBay and managed inventory systems.

Relevant Coursework & Research

AI & Computer Science Student
2013 - 2017
New York Institute of Technology
Completed comprehensive Computer Science program with specialized coursework in Artificial Intelligence (Grade: A). Studied machine learning algorithms, neural networks, natural language processing, and AI ethics. Conducted research in emerging technologies, focusing on virtual reality applications, robotic systems, and indoor positioning algorithms.
Research Publications
2017 - 2019
IEEE Conference Publications
"An Autonomous Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Walker for Indoor Navigation" - IEEE Conference Publication (2019). Research on autonomous navigation systems for assistive mobility devices using SLAM technology for Parkinson's patients with Freeze of Gait.

"TETRIS: Smartphone-to-Smartphone Screen-Based Visible Light Communication" - IEEE Conference Publication (2017). Innovative research on visible light communication protocols using smartphone screens for device-to-device communication.

Key Projects

smartStart - AI Learning Platform (2015-2017)
Pioneered early AI application development using IBM Watson, creating intelligent learning and automation solutions. NYIT Presidential Fellowship project.
Convo - AI Companion for Game Developers (2017)
Designed and presented AI companion concept at National Academy of Engineering Global Summit with natural language processing capabilities.
United Engineering - Educational Platform (2016-2018)
Ideated and co-founded organization enabling STEM-related clubs to collaborate. Developed web platform using Django to support educational events.
LUCI PASS™ - COVID-19 Test Reporting (2020-2021)
Developed first FDA EUA authorized, single-use, PCR quality over-the-counter COVID-19 test reporting application for Lucira Health.

Awards & Recognition

National Academy of Engineering Global Summit Challenge
Winter 2017 • Washington, DC
NYIT Presidential Fellowship
Summer 2015 • Early AI Research
Virtual Enterprise Business Plan - First Place
January 2012 • World Financial Center
IATR Hackathon Winner
Summer 2017 • Austin, Texas

Leadership

Ideator & Co-Founder
United Engineering - NYIT (2016-2018)
President
Association for Computing Machinery - NYIT (2016)
Vice President of Layout and Design
Virtual Enterprises International (2011-2012)
Senator
IEEE - NYIT Manhattan (2015)