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Hi, I’m Ayesha.
Software Engineer

I build fast, clean interfaces and full-stack apps with React, Firebase, and Java/Spring.

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About Me

I'm Ayesha Arif, a software engineer passionate about building modern web applications and intelligent systems. I enjoy creating fast, intuitive interfaces while designing robust backend services that power real-world solutions.

My experience spans full-stack development with technologies like React, Firebase, Java, and Spring Boot. I’m especially interested in building AI-powered tools and scalable web platforms that improve everyday workflows.

Currently pursuing my M.S. in Computer Science at Arizona State University, I’m actively seeking opportunities where I can grow as an engineer and contribute to impactful products.

Software Projects

Smart Email Assistant dashboard

Smart Email Assistant

Chrome extension + Spring Boot backend using Google’s Gemini API to craft AI-powered email replies. Generates responses 50% faster with customizable tones and optimized prompts for high accuracy and sub-2s replies.

Spring BootGemini API
Sortify UI

Sortify

AI-powered image organizer using Cloud Vision API for automated tagging, upload streaks, and gallery filters. Simplifies media management with intelligent sorting and real-time updates.

ReactFirebaseVision API
Field Day Flex dashboard

Field Day Flex

Wildlife data capture app built with Firebase for authentication, roles, and analytics. Enables real-time syncing and management of over 1.5K field records.

ReactFirebase

Experience

  • Incoming Software Engineer Intern — Echo Global Logistics

    Chicago, IL June 2026 – August 2026
    Summer 2026 • Software Engineering
    • Joining Echo Global Logistics as an incoming Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2026.

  • Software Engineer Intern — 99 Yards

    New York, NY Sep. 2025 – Dec. 2025
    Mobile Development • Spring Boot • TypeScript
    • Developed and maintained production web applications using TypeScript, React, Node.js, and REST APIs.
    • Owned frontend features end-to-end, from design implementation to API integration and bug resolution.
    • Refactored components to improve maintainability, readability, and reuse.
    • Collaborated asynchronously with designers and product managers through planning, testing, and releases.

  • Software Engineer Intern — Unite for Rights

    San Francisco, CA (Remote) May 2025 – Aug. 2025
    REST APIs • Node.js • Python
    • Built backend services using Node.js and Express following RESTful API principles.
    • Worked with SQL-backed data stores, optimizing queries for application workflows.
    • Improved performance and reliability across multiple API endpoints.
    • Maintained technical documentation in a remote, async environment.

  • Web Design and Development Intern — Unite for Rights

    San Francisco, CA May 2025 – Aug. 2025
    UI/UX • WordPress • SEO
    • Redesigned layouts using modern UI/UX and responsive design, increasing session duration by 35%.
    • Implemented responsive design and WCAG accessibility best practices, boosting mobile engagement by 40%.
    • Implemented responsive frontend features using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Education

  • M.S. Computer Science (Big Data)

    Arizona State University 2024 – Expected 2026

    Relevant Coursework: Software Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Deep Learning, and Data Visualization.

  • B.S. Software Engineering

    Arizona State University 2022 – 2025

    Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Enterprise, Web Development, Mobile Computing, and UI/UX Design.

  • A.S. in General Engineering

    Rockland Community College 2021 – 2021

Contact

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