Fardeen Ahmed
Software Engineer
afardeen@umich.edu
Hello! I'm Fardeen Ahmed, a Software Engineer and Computer Science graduate from the University of Michigan. I'm passionate about creating innovative software solutions that bridge technology and human needs. Based in New York City, I apply my skills to real-world projects, continuously exploring new ways to push the boundaries of software development.
I designed and developed a fast-paced 2D platformer that emphasizes fluid movement mechanics, focusing on rocket jumps and dash abilities. The game features dynamic level design that gradually introduces complexity while maintaining engaging gameplay. Working closely with a team of playtesters, I iterated on the game's feel and responsiveness based on regular user feedback, resulting in precisely tuned movement physics that feels both challenging and satisfying.
The development process involved creating custom C# scripts for the movement system in Unity, designing level layouts that progressively challenge players' mastery of the mechanics, and implementing visual effects that enhance the game's kinetic energy. The game was successfully featured at the 494 Showcase and released publicly on itch.io, where it received positive player feedback for its tight controls and engaging level design.
This research project addressed the challenge of improving conversational entailment models for multi-turn dialogue systems. I developed a hierarchical attention-based neural network architecture that more effectively captures the context and semantic relationships in complex conversations. The model was designed to understand implications and unstated assumptions in natural dialogue, significantly improving coherence in AI conversation systems.
A major component of this work involved fine-tuning state-of-the-art large language models including Mistral 7B and LLaMA. I implemented custom training pipelines and evaluation methodologies to optimize these models for conversational context awareness. The research culminated in co-authoring a paper that proposes novel approaches to multi-turn dialogue understanding, with our findings indicating a substantial improvement over baseline methods in maintaining contextual coherence across multiple conversation turns.
At Ambassco, I led the development of a social platform that bridges companies with GenZ consumers through interactive surveys and feedback channels. Following strict Figma design guidelines, I implemented a responsive front-end interface using React that accurately translated visual concepts into functional user experiences. The platform required a sophisticated backend system, which I engineered using MySQL and Flask, designing comprehensive entity-relationship diagrams to ensure data integrity and efficient query performance.
As project lead, I managed a cross-functional team of developers, coordinating the integration of frontend and backend components while maintaining consistent progress reporting to stakeholders. A significant achievement was developing a comprehensive analytics dashboard featuring interactive data visualizations that allowed companies to track engagement metrics and demographic insights. I also created detailed onboarding documentation that streamlined the process for new developers and clients to understand API access, data formatting protocols, and server connection procedures.
At TipTopTechnologies, I've been instrumental in developing a news-focused chatbot platform that delivers real-time information. My responsibilities began with creating the frontend interface using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring a responsive and intuitive user experience. I integrated backend API calls using PHP, establishing robust communication channels between users and various news data sources. A key technical achievement was implementing secure login integration through Google and Azure OAuth systems, enhancing user authentication while maintaining privacy standards.
Beyond development work, I've taken on significant project management responsibilities using Asana and GitHub to coordinate team efforts, tracking progress metrics and reviewing pull requests to maintain code quality. I created comprehensive technical documentation detailing API protocols and data formatting procedures that significantly improved onboarding efficiency for new team members. I've also contributed to business development by collaborating on the investor deck, refining content to effectively communicate our value proposition, and designing database architecture through detailed Entity Relationship Diagrams that prioritize user-centric data organization.