Hi, I'm

Zaeem Rashid

Computer Science Student

Experience

B.S. Computer Science

Nov 2023 - Dec 2025

I am currently attending the University of Texas at Dallas, expecting to graduate in December 2025. My relevant coursework includes: C/C++ Programming in UNIX Environment, Computer Science II, Data Structures & Algorithm Analysis, Software Engineering, Probability & Stats in CS/SE, Discrete Math for Computing II, Operating Systems Concepts, Computer Networks, Database Systems, and Digital Logic & Computer Design.

Speech AI Intern – Mercedes-Benz R&D North America

Jun 2025 – December 2025

Currently interning at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, contributing to the development of voice-based AI features for in-car systems. I work on integrating speech capabilities into the ReAct Architecture using technologies such as Python, Java, and C++, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve the in-vehicle user experience through real-time voice interactions.

Certified Pharmacy Tech

Aug 2018 - Present

At Walmart Pharmacy, I work with a dedicated team focused on helping people manage their health. From filling prescriptions to answering patient questions, we aim to make a difference in our community. Every day, we ensure medication safety and provide support, all while working together to improve the well-being of our customers.

AIS Society

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

I am currently working on STYLE AI, an AI-driven fashion recommendation system designed to help users choose outfits based on factors like occasion, weather, color analysis, and personal style preferences. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, the system aims to simplify daily wardrobe decisions, saving time and reducing stress while promoting individual style expression.

Recent Projects

J.A.R.V.I.S

I built a JARVIS style AI assistant using Python, LangChain, and FastAPI that can do all kinds of things LIKE answer questions, control devices, search the web, play music, translate text, and pull weather info. It works with both text and voice using Whisper to understand speech and ElevenLabs to talk back naturally. It also keeps track of things like location, time, and past messages so the conversations feel smoother and more natural over multiple turns.

Autocomplete Sentence Builder

For this group project, I developed an Autocomplete Sentence Builder using Java, JavaFX, and MySQL. The application generated sentence completions by analyzing statistical word patterns, similar to how early language models performed text prediction. Built the MySQL backend for storing word patterns and used multithreading to speed up text parsing and data loading by 30%+.

Snake Game

This is a classic Snake Game built using Java and JavaFX, utilizing OOP principles. The game features a simple, pixelated design where the player controls a snake that grows longer as it consumes food. The project demonstrates key OOP concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism, along with smooth graphical rendering and user interaction through JavaFX.

Sudoku

This Sudoku application is developed in Java using JavaFX, showcasing Object Oriented Programming principles. It features a user-friendly interface for playing Sudoku puzzles, with functionalities for puzzle generation. I learned how to design UIs with JavaFX, work with event-driven programming, implement game logic, manage state for saving and loading progress, and structure a small desktop application in a clean and responsive way

Weather Tracker Application

This Python based Weather Tracker utilizes the OpenWeatherMap API to fetch real-time weather data. Users can enter a specific location to get information such as temperature and current weather conditions. This project demonstrates my proficiency in Python programming, API usage, and handling real time data.

Certificates

Certified Cloud Practitioner - AWS

AWS Certification demonstrating foundational understanding of cloud computing.

AWS Solution Architect

AWS Certification that validates technical expertise in designing distributed systems and applications on the AWS platform, focusing on high availability, cost-efficiency, and fault tolerance.

Red Hat System Administration I (RH124)

A foundational certification that provides skills in Linux administration, including managing users, configuring file systems, and deploying essential Linux utilities for system administration.

CS50: Introduction to Computer Science

A comprehensive introduction to computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and web development, offered by Harvard University..

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Java
  • Python
  • C
  • C++
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • HTML, CSS
  • SQL

Databases

  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • Amazon RDS

Applications / Tools

  • Git/GitHub
  • VS Code
  • JIRA
  • Docker
  • AWS, Azure
  • Linux/Unix
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • Ansible

Frameworks / Libraries

  • React
  • Spring Boot
  • Flask
  • JavaFX
  • FastAPI
  • LangChain
  • Hadoop
  • Spark
  • JUnit/Pytest

Methodologies

  • Agile
  • Waterfall
  • DevOps
  • CI/CD

API & Data Formats

  • OpenAPI
  • REST
  • APIs
  • JSON

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