# Mohamed Shaik Azeez

> Year 3 Computer Science student building scalable systems across full-stack, AI, and quantitative finance.

CS @ SMU · AI & Cybersecurity · Quantitative Developer. Based in Singapore.

Canonical site: https://shakeazeez.dev

## About

Hi, I'm Azeez, a Year 3 Computer Science student at Singapore Management University specializing in AI and Cybersecurity, with a passion for software engineering and building efficient, scalable systems. I enjoy solving complex problems, designing robust applications, and using technology to improve real-world workflows.

My experience spans public service, customer relations, and operations management, where I developed leadership, process optimization, and real-time problem-solving skills. I thrive in fast-paced environments, whether that's streamlining operations, developing full-stack solutions, or improving team efficiency.

Lately I've been most drawn to system design, quantitative finance, and building tools that make real workflows faster. If you're working on something hard in those areas, I'd like to hear about it.

## Contact

- Email: me@shakeazeez.dev (mailto:me@shakeazeez.dev)
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shakeazeez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shakeazeez/)
- GitHub: github.com/shakeazeez (https://github.com/shakeazeez)

## Experience

### Quantitative Developer — Kurtosis Labs (Apr 2026 – Present)

Full-time · Hybrid · Singapore

- Build DeFi analytics infrastructure with Python, PostgreSQL, and distributed workers to ingest and process protocol yield data.
- Research and model fixed-income yield opportunities across principal tokens (PTs) and underlying assets, evaluating risk-adjusted returns across protocols.
- Develop quantitative frameworks to calculate effective APY, incorporating compounding frequency, harvest assumptions, fees, and protocol-specific yield mechanics.
- Automate portfolio management workflows for capital allocation, position monitoring, and rebalancing execution across DeFi strategies.
- Compare newly issued PT markets and build frameworks to evaluate relative yield attractiveness across protocols.

### Teaching Assistant — Singapore Management University (Aug 2025 – Apr 2026)

Contract · SMU School of Computing & Information Systems

- CS101 Programming Fundamentals 1 (C): debugging, memory management, and program correctness under Prof. Lee Yeow Leong.
- CS102 Programming Fundamentals 2 (Java): object-oriented design, inheritance, and exception handling under Prof. Lee Yeow Leong.
- CS105 Statistical Thinking for Data Science: probability, hypothesis testing, and data-driven reasoning under Prof. Cao Zhiguang.

### Software Developer — SMU Learn 365 (Faculty-initiated) (May 2025 – Nov 2025)

Mobile learning platform · 2-person team

- Built an MVP for a faculty-initiated mobile learning platform targeting 12,000+ students with one other developer using Next.js, React, and TypeScript.
- Ran user interviews and stakeholder discussions to refine requirements and validate product direction through iterative prototyping.
- Developed core frontend features (auth flows, achievement tracking, notifications) by translating Figma designs into reusable React components.
- Managed client-side state with React Context; early prototype testing indicated a ~40% increase in engagement versus baseline learning flows.
- Deployed via Vercel and AWS EC2 with automated workflows to support rapid iteration and stakeholder testing.

### Training Executive — Whitehat Society (SMU WhiteHats) (Oct 2024 – May 2025)

Contract · Cybersecurity

- Supported and facilitated cybersecurity training, including the Purple Team Boot Camp covering offensive and defensive security.
- Helped organize WhiteHacks, a 3-day outreach event with workshops, industry networking, and a Capture-The-Flag competition.
- Mentored beginners through hands-on challenges in cryptography, web security, and digital forensics.

## Projects

### GoatTariff — International trade tariff calculator, live in production (Aug 2025 – Present)
https://github.com/shakeazeez/CSD_TARIFF_PROJECT

- Full-stack tariff platform covering schedules for 190+ countries with real-time calculations (5-member group project).
- Built CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Docker, and AWS EC2 for zero-downtime deployments.
- Reduced Docker image size by ~40% via multi-stage builds and improved frontend performance.
- Integrated an AI chatbot with persistent history and a Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipeline for contextual trade queries.

Tech: React, Spring Boot, AWS EC2, Docker, GitHub Actions, RAG

### SMU Learn 365 — Mobile learning PWA targeting 12,000+ users (May 2025 – Nov 2025)

- Co-designed and implemented core PWA features with Next.js and TypeScript from Figma designs.
- Built client-side auth, achievement tracking, and notification systems with React Context.
- Prototype testing indicated a ~40% increase in user engagement over baseline flows.

Tech: Next.js, React, TypeScript, PWA

### PathFindersg — AI-powered Messenger bot for inclusive hiring (Jan 2025 – Apr 2025)

- Designed a Facebook Messenger chatbot to help Singapore SMEs hire visually impaired employees.
- Integrated a Phi-3.1-mini LLM for multi-turn conversational flows with session persistence and context.
- Built an automated pipeline for PDF generation and audio synthesis via the Facebook Graph API.

Tech: Python, Flask, Llama / Phi-3.1, Facebook Graph API

### Automation & OCR Tool — Tesseract OCR pipeline at 94% accuracy (Apr 2022)

- Built an OCR pipeline with Tesseract and image preprocessing, hitting 94% accuracy on 120+ CAPTCHA samples.
- Automated browser workflows with Selenium, eliminating repetitive manual tasks with spreadsheet I/O.

Tech: Python, Tesseract OCR, Selenium

## Education

### B.Sc. Computer Science, AI & Cybersecurity specialisation — Singapore Management University (Aug 2024 – Apr 2028)

Summa Cum Laude (Highest Distinction)

- Teaching Assistant: CS101 (C), CS102 (Java), CS105 (Statistical Thinking).
- Notable A+ modules: Data Structures & Algorithms, Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Statistical Thinking for Data Science.
- Activities: SMU WhiteHats, BIA Club, Freshman Orientation Clan Head, Metamorphosis Facilitator, SMU Boxing Interest Group (B.I.G).

### Master of IT in Business, AI specialisation — Singapore Management University (Aug 2026 - Apr 2028)

Concurrent SCIS Fast-Track programme

### GCE A-Level — Jurong Pioneer Junior College (Jan 2020 – Dec 2021)

- Vice-Captain, Floorball (Falcons), 2020/2021.

## Skills

- Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, SQL
- Frameworks: React, Next.js, Spring Boot, Flask
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2), Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD
- AI & Security: Llama LLMs, RAG, Tesseract OCR, Selenium, CTF, Cryptography, Git, Figma

## Honors

- Summa Cum Laude (Highest Distinction)
- SMU SCIS Local Fast-Track Scholarship, Master of IT in Business
- Red Hat Scholarship (AY 2026/27)
- Dean's List (AY 2024/25 – AY 2025/26)
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Google IT Automation with Python Certificate