Mariam Saeed

San Ramon

Summary

Final-year software engineering student with a strong academic and hands-on foundation in software development, algorithms, and system design. Skilled in designing, implementing, and testing applications using Python, Java, and C++, with experience applying object-oriented principles, data structures, and version control in team-based and independent projects. Demonstrates a detail-oriented and analytical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to translate requirements into clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Familiar with agile development practices, debugging workflows, and basic software architecture concepts. Passionate about continuous learning and eager to contribute technical, collaborative, and communication skills to an entry-level developer role in a professional engineering environment.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Backend Developer Intern

MGB Technologies

03.2023 - 01.2025

Designed, developed, and tested scalable software applications using Python, Java, and C++, applying object-oriented programming principles and clean code practices to improve performance, readability, and maintainability.
Collaborated with cross-functional team members in an agile development environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews to deliver features on schedule and meet project requirements.
Implemented and optimized data structures and algorithms to enhance application efficiency, reduce runtime complexity, and support reliable system performance.
Built and maintained RESTful APIs and backend services, enabling seamless communication between front-end interfaces and server-side systems.
Wrote and executed unit and integration tests to validate functionality, identify defects early, and ensure software quality and stability.
Utilized Git and version control workflows to manage codebases, track changes, and support collaborative development across multiple branches.
Assisted in debugging and resolving production and development issues by analyzing logs, reproducing errors, and implementing effective fixes.
Contributed to technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API references, and onboarding guides to support long-term maintainability.

Logistics Processor & Back-End Developer Intern

Nordstrom

05.2024 - 08.2024

Backend Development: Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot to manage inventory tracking, order processing, and shipment scheduling.
Database Management: Developed and optimized SQL queries and stored procedures to enhance the efficiency of data retrieval and storage for inventory and order management.
Fashion Island, On-site

Biomedical Materials Tech Intern

HGV

08.2021 - 06.2023

Conducting experiments and analyzing biomedical systems
Working with lab equipment, sensors, and medical imaging tools
Assisting in the development and testing of medical devices and prototypes
Collecting and interpreting data for research and innovation
Maintaining laboratory safety protocols and equipment calibration
Apprenticeship, On-site

Education

Bachelor of Science, (B.S.) - Software Engineering

Pennsylvania State University

04.2026

Skills

Languages: Java, C/C Programming, VDHL, HTML/CSS, C#, Python, SQL
Technologies & Tools: Novice experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence, URL Efficacy Analysis
Cybersecurity Skills:
Familiar with basic security principles, authentication and authorization protocols (eg, OAuth, JWT)

Understanding of common vulnerabilities and threat detection methods
Exposure to incident response practices and ethical hacking concepts
Experience securing backend APIs and managing sensitive information (HIPAA compliance)
URL Efficacy: Able to evaluate and analyze the credibility, safety, and effectiveness of URLs and web links as part of cybersecurity and phishing detection efforts

Affiliations

Microsoft: Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security Certification
Google: Project Management Certification
Society of Women Engineers, Association for Computing Machinery, Nittany Data Labs, Student Chapter of the Electrochemical Society at Penn State University

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