Hi, I'm RF Rayhaan!

I'm a Software Engineer

who builds & ships.

Feel free to explore my portfolio and reach out — I'd love to connect!

rayhaanfarooq@outlook.com
RF

A bit about me

Software Engineer passionate about building elegant digital experiences. I've shipped production code at companies like Shopify and Ross Video — always focused on craft, performance, and user impact.

I'm pursuing a Computer Science degree (AI/ML specialization) at Carleton University with a minor in Statistics, maintaining a 3.95 CGPA. My technical range spans frontend frameworks like React, Next.js, and TailwindCSS to backend systems with Ruby on Rails, Node.js, and Golang. I'm actively expanding into cloud infrastructure, AI/ML technologies, and entrepreneurship. When I'm not coding, you'll find me on hiking trails exploring the outdoors.

Where I've worked

Shipping features at scale, from startups to global platforms.

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Fullscript

May 2026 - August 2026

Software Engineer Intern: Search Engine

Incoming Software Engineer Intern on the Search Engine team.

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Carleton University

January 2026 - May 2026

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant at Carleton University.

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Shopify

September 2025 - December 2025

Software Engineer Intern: Matching Engine

Reduced administrative workload by 10× by building a full-stack Rails platform that replaced 15+ Excel spreadsheets with automated workflows, dashboards, and centralized data, supporting 300+ interns and 40+ Early Careers staff. Improved data accessibility and analytics by designing ERDs, prototyping intuitive interfaces in Figma, and integrating BigQuery to centralize 2,000+ intern records, enabling insights for 75+ managers and 200+ mentors. Accelerated intern-to-team allocations by implementing a Gale–Shapley–based matching engine that automated 80% of assignments, reducing manual allocation time from 4 weeks to under 10 minutes.

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Ross Video

May 2025 - August 2025

Software Engineer Intern: AI Tools

Reduced deployment and environment setup time by over 80% by shipping a full-stack RAG AI chatbot using React + TypeScript, Express.js, and PostgreSQL, containerized with Docker and deployed on a custom VM. Reduced manual document processing by over 90% by building an automated RAG AI pipeline in Python with Jenkins, uploading hundreds of document embeddings to AWS S3 for vector DB ingestion. Enhanced access to internal engineering knowledge for 20+ employees by partnering with cross-functional teams to roll out the chatbot across departments, reducing support overhead and cutting onboarding time by up to 50%.

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Carleton University

January 2025 - April 2025

Teaching Assistant: Abstract Data Structures & Algorithms

Led weekly tutorials and held regular office hours for 200+ students, reinforcing core OOP and Java concepts, reviewing assignments, and providing targeted practice, resulting in a 20% increase in average exam scores. Provided one-on-one mentorship in Java and algorithmic problem-solving, offering structured guidance, code review, and problem breakdowns, helping students improve assignment performance by up to 25%. Created and curated practice problems focused on data structures, algorithms, and OOP design patterns, designing exercises that strengthened coding proficiency and prepared students for technical interviews.

Education

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Carleton University

2023 - 2027

Honours Bachelor's Degree of Computer Science (AI/ML) | Minor: Statistics | CGPA: 3.95/4.00 | Co-op

Skills & Technologies

Languages

Typescript
Javascript
Golang
Java
Python
Ruby
SQL
C
C++
Rust

Frontend

React.js
Next.js
TailwindCSS
HTML
CSS

Backend & Data

Node.js
Ruby on Rails
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Firebase
Supabase

DevOps & Tools

Docker
Git
Jenkins
Linux
QNX
GCP
AWS
Grafana

APIs & Services

Stripe
OpenAI

Featured Projects

From AI-powered tools to full-stack applications — here are a few things I've built.

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Forge

January 2026

Accelerated development cycles by 50% and cut bugs via AI-powered test generation in Python. Implemented AST-based incremental tests for untested functions cutting AI token costs by 60-80%. Built a React + TypeScript dashboard with SQLite tracking, providing fast feedback and clear repository insights.

Python
OpenAI API
React.JS
TypeScript
SQLite
AWS
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Jobber

November 2025

Built a real-time job alert system detecting new postings in seconds, driving rapid applications and more interviews. Implemented a serverless JavaScript backend on Cloudflare Workers, achieving 99.9% uptime. Integrated the Discord API to deliver instant alerts, growing a 100+ member community.

Golang
Cloudflare Workers
Discord API
RavenHaven

RavenHaven

March 2025 - Present

Architected a campus event discovery app using React.JS and Tailwind CSS for clubs at Carleton University. Implemented backend APIs with Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL for event data management and event updates. Hosted the application on AWS, using EC2 for scalable hosting and RDS for managed database services.

React.JS
Tailwind CSS
Ruby on Rails
PostgreSQL
Docker
AWS
Herb

Herb

January 2025

Captained a 4-person team to 3rd at uOttaHack7, developing Herb, an innovative disaster response solution. Engineered a remote controlled rover by integrating QNX with Raspberry Pi hardware architecture. Implemented motion control algorithms in Python, enabling navigation and movement using remote control.

Python
QNX
Bash
Vim
Raspberry Pi
Flash.AI

Flash.AI

September 2024 - December 2024

Developed an AI flashcard generator that is open source using the Open AI API resulting in 10+ users. Designed the front-end using React.JS and Tailwind CSS for scalability and simplicity. Constructed a back-end stack utilizing Firebase and Javascript with Stripe as the payment provider.

React.JS
Tailwind CSS
Firebase
Next.JS
Open AI API
Stripe API
DermAI

DermAI

January 2025 - Present

Developed a full-stack AI-powered dermatology diagnosis tool using React.JS and Tailwind CSS for scalability and simplicity. Constructed a back-end stack utilizing Firebase and Javascript with Stripe as the payment provider.

React.JS
Tailwind CSS
Firebase
Next.JS
Open AI API
Stripe API

Clubs & Organizations

Building communities and connections beyond the code.

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cuHacking

November 2024 - Present

Sponsorship Coordinator

Raised over $110,000 by crafting tailored proposals and managing long-term partner relationships. Organized two hackathons with a combined 1400+ attendees, ensuring sponsor satisfaction and seamless execution. Optimized workflows in Notion and led outreach to 50+ companies, reducing response times by 40%.

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Carleton Computer Science Society

September 2024 - Present

Software Developer

Helped organize and host events for the Carleton Computer Science Society

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IEEE SPAC

October 2024 - October 2024

Volunteer

Helped organize and host the flagship event known as IEEE SPAC

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Hack the Hill

November 2023 - November 2024

Sponsorship Coordinator and Software Developer

Spearheaded sponsorship initiatives with Open Project, securing key partnerships and $90,000+ in funding. Aided in the development of key features using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, improving user engagement by 30%. Initiated cold outreach to 50+ potential sponsors, securing 5+ new partnerships for Hack the Hill II.

Hackathons & Competitions

Turning ideas into reality under pressure — from building at hackathons to pitching at competitions.

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    uOttaHack 7

    January 2025

    Ottawa, Ontario

    Won 3rd place with Herb, an innovative disaster response solution using QNX and Raspberry Pi.

  • D

    Discover Technata Hacks

    October 2024

    Ottawa, Ontario

    Participated in the 2024 hosting of Discover Technata Hacks

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    Discover Technata Hacks

    October 2023

    Ottawa, Ontario

    Developed MonsTerra, an app to reimburse consumers and companies for purchasing environmentally friendly products

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    IEEE SPAC Pitch Competition

    November 2024

    Ottawa, Ontario

    Participated in the IEEE SPAC Pitch Competition where I pitched Jodi, a plug and play rebate system for businesses

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    ENGCOMM x MONTREAL

    October 2024

    Montreal, Quebec

    Participated in ENGCOMM x MONTREAL where my team and I participated in a case competition

  • D

    DreamLaunch Hackathon

    November 2023

    Ottawa, Ontario

    Further built out MonsTerra, an app to reimburse consumers and companies for purchasing environmentally friendly products

Let's build something
together.

Always open to new opportunities, interesting projects, and great conversations.