Projects
Real-time illegal deforestation monitoring using NASA data. Leveraging Kafka for real-time data and Redis for quick retrieval
Presenting visual data for Gemini API's environmental footprint, supported through my Leaftrail SDK.
Agent-driven app that automates complex urban site selection. Users provide their business goals, and a multi-agentic AI system autonomously provides ranked recommendations based on public data.
Experiences
- Forest Insect Conservation and Management Lab
Undergraduate Researcher
Researched computer vision models to detect hatched status of winter moth eggs. Developed a web application to enable crowdsourcing of DNA databases.
- Bold Systems
- Next.JS
- Roboflow
- manning college of information and computer sciences
Undergraduate Course Assistant
Reinforced the operations of the course CS 119 (Introduction to Programming with Python) and CS326 (Web Programming) by providing assistance to the professor. Improved students' performance and understanding by providing forum help and office hours to tutor fundamental programming topics.
- python
- web technologies
- higher education
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software Development Engineer Intern
AWS AppSync. Developed custom logging feature for GraphQL and Event APIs.
- AWS
- Java
- GraphQL
- Wireless and Sensor Systems Lab (WSSL)
Computer Vision Researcher
Investigated real-world applications of computer vision and sensor data for nature-related initiatives, enabling technology-driven sustainable strategies and environmental conservation.
- YOLOv11
- Computer Vision
- Image datasets
- Machine Learning
- Algorithms
- Computer Systems (C)
- Fundamentals of Software Engineering
- Information Systems (SQL)
- Web Programming
- Computer Network and Security
- Applied Linear Algebra
- Human-Computer Interaction
About Me
Hi there, I'm Faiz, a Computer Science student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I have extensive experience in software development and technical research; I most recently interned at AWS where I built an end-to-end logging system for AppSync. My values center around environmental stewardship, human-centered innovations, and animal welfare. Moving forward, I aim to leverage my technical skills to serve my values.
These days, I'm most excited about building accessible and scalable applications that feels seamless. I enjoy creating tools to make life easier for other developers, such as my Leaftrail SDK. Recently, I've been diving deep into responsible agentic AI use, discovering ways on how it can transform everything from carbon footprint management to accessible healthcare.
When I'm not in front of the computer, I love going on scenic outdoor adventures (the PNW is my fav) and shooting cinematic photos/videos. Some know me as the person who's always on a random side quest, and I don't disagree. On my strangely alarming side quests, I find a lot of excitement collecting postcards and maps so I can retrace all the detours, near-death moments, and enlightening experiences of my trip. I often say yes to spontaneous high-adrenaline activities, but taking a relaxed, chill day at home guilt-free is another way I have fun. I also have three cats who are all named after a food (Kacang, Nasi, Taro)! Special mention to Mio, Lulu, Comel, and Rawon.
Shoot me an email (or check out my socials) if you ever want to get in touch!
