Alireza Afshan

Completed prototype attendance verification system for university classrooms, combining mobile software, access point software, backend APIs, and containerized deployment infrastructure.

• Led backend architecture and implementation for a custom attendance platform using TypeScript, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Docker, and REST APIs.
• Built and maintained the CI/CD pipeline, including automated test execution before merges to the main branch.
• Containerized backend services and supporting infrastructure, preparing the prototype for deployment.
• Developed Python access point software with local SQLite storage and helped consolidate RFID integration into the reader workflow.
• Supported React Native and Expo mobile development, including secure on-device storage with Expo SecureStore.
• Led GitHub onboarding, version control practices, technical documentation, and development guides for a six-person team.
• Presented and defended the completed prototype to a three-judge panel; project was accepted and received an A.

Developed internal software and provided technical support for a CNC factory and door/gate manufacturing business.

• Built a Python-based image preparation tool to help designers clean and transform worksite photos before use in design workflows.
• Created an interface for perspective transformations, AI-assisted debris removal, automated output handling, and folder-based image export.
• Built a small web app to demonstrate the workflow and assisted with IT support, hardware troubleshooting, and machine configuration.

Mobile proof of concept for vehicle access verification in a Ministry of Education-aligned academic project.

• Built a React Native mobile proof of concept for vehicle access verification with Firebase-backed data handling.
• Developed photo-based verification features to help prevent unauthorized vehicle use in a Ministry of Education-aligned academic project.

Mobile attendance verification proof of concept using QR-code-based workflows.

• Built a React Native and Firebase mobile proof of concept for QR-based student attendance verification.
• Adapted architecture from the Drive Safe project and implemented QR code generation and mobile permission handling.

Graduated with honors.

• Relevant coursework: Software Engineering, DevOps, Systems Design, Linux, Networking, System Administration, Databases, Java, JavaScript, Python.

Completed coursework through junior-level studies before transferring academic focus to Information Systems.

• Developed mathematical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills through coursework in differential equations, linear algebra, vector calculus, astronomy, and related quantitative subjects.