Ahnaf An Nafee

• Serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science department, supporting students through hands-on learning and mentorship in complex technical concepts

• As a Software Engineer, I was part of a collaborative effort to upgrade observability infrastructure, automate key processes, and enhance CI/CD pipeline efficiency for enterprise-level applications
• Led a cross-team initiative to standardize deployment dictionaries, facilitating discussions and building consensus to create conflict-free configurations that improved developer workflow
• Partnered with infrastructure teams to design and implement role-based access control in OpenShift, effectively translating developer needs into security requirements to streamline operations
• Automated certificate management, eliminating manual renewals and reducing downtime related to certificate expirations by 100%
• Innovated CI/CD processes by introducing a gradle plugin for image certification, which reduced build congestion and lowered operational expenses by 10% annually

• As CTO, I directed the company's technical vision, led engineering teams, and managed the full project lifecycle from architecture to deployment to improve application efficiency, scalability, and reliability
• As CTO, mentored and led multiple student engineering teams to spearhead the design and implementation of several new microservices across the application
• Spearheaded a critical backend migration to AWS, leading the project from conception to completion and coordinating with multiple teams to achieve an 80% reduction in application load and costs
• Automated the build and deployment process with GitHub Actions and Maven, leading to an 85% reduction in manual work and improved team efficiency
• Acted as a key liaison between stakeholders and the project team, facilitating weekly meetings to ensure clear communication, manage expectations, and drive successful project execution

• Engineered Java service integration for STOMP WebSockets to enable in-app chat functionality, enhancing user engagement and communication within the application
• Integrated Third-Party services and OAuth services with over 20 RESTful endpoints to create a scalable, user-facing application and increase user engagement
• Reduced performance bottlenecks in the custom chat service using Redux state management by 80%, improving the overall efficiency of the application
• Designed and integrated APIs that processed match data to power matchmaking recommendations for thousands of users, improving the personalization and effectiveness of the application
• Collaborated in weekly meetings with stakeholders and the project team to ensure streamlined communication and the successful execution of projects

• Assisted with multiple undergraduate and graduate courses covering systems engineering, programming, and management
• Mentored undergraduate and graduate students, enhancing their comprehension of abstract concepts by developing and leading hands-on demonstrations and facilitating weekly labs

• Integrated and scripted versatile game managers to streamline future design processes and improve efficiency, resulting in a more efficient and effective workflow for the development team
• Developed parameterized shaders with multiple variants for general stylized usage for DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos, enhancing visual aesthetics and appeal
• Worked closely with the Art team to improve workflows and create simpler, customizable shaders, improving collaboration and productivity
• Conducted integration and stress testing on WIP games, identifying and reporting any issues in a developer-friendly format using Mantis
• Coordinated closely with the design team to identify problematic areas and created relevant test cases, ensuring the quality and functionality of the final product

Research Focus: AI and 3D Computer Graphics

Lab: DCXR (Design Computing and eXtended Reality) Lab

Advisor: Dr. Craig Yu

Research Areas: Human-Computer Interaction, Immersive Digital Environments, AI-Driven Creative Workflows

Current Research

• Developing novel AI approaches for intuitive human-computer interaction in 3D environments
• Creating machine learning models to automate and optimize 3D modeling pipelines, including UV mapping and NPR techniques
• Exploring scalable cloud infrastructure for deploying AI-powered graphics applications

Concentration in AI and Game Programming

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Winner of Senior Project Showcase with the 'Player 2' app, Dean's List

Notable Achievements

• Senior Project Showcase Winner with innovative mobile application development
• Consistent Dean's List recognition for academic excellence
• Strong foundation in AI, machine learning, and game development technologies