FARHEEN
SHAIKH
MS Computer Science @ University of the Pacific Graduating In May 2026 | Full-Stack & AI Engineer
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I build high-performance, full-stack applications at the intersection of Machine Learning and software engineering. 4+ years designing scalable systems, AI solutions, and cloud architectures.

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I'm a System Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in building high-performance, full-stack applications. My specialization includes Java, Python, and C++, with AWS and Azure cloud. My work sits at the intersection of Machine Learning and software engineering, where I design scalable systems and AI solutions.


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Expertise

Programming Languages & Databases

Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, Bash, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, ChromaDB, S3

97%

AI & Machine Learning

PyTorch, Hugging Face, TensorRT, LangChain, PennyLane, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, MLFlow, ChromaDB, vLLM, PydanticAI, NumPy, Pandas, Jupyter, matplotlib, Plotly, OpenTelemetry

92%

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, Kafka

90%

Web Development

HTML, CSS3, React.js, RESTful APIs, FastAPI, gRPC APIs

88%

Key Concepts

LLM, Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG, micro-batching, KV caching, streaming, Fine-Tuning, Quantization, (Performance, Integration, A/B) Testing, T-Test, Correlation, Embedding, Context Window Management, MCP, Inference Optimization, Prompt Engineering, Computer Vision, Vector Search, SDLC, MLOps, GraphRAG, LLM-as-a-Judge, NLP, Deep Learning, Multi-Agent Orchestration

94%

General

Object Oriented Programming, Parallel Programming, Code Review Practices, Software Architecture Design, Cookies & Caching Strategies, HTTP & DNS Protocol, Load Reduction & Performance Optimization, Database Query Optimization, Agile/Scrum Methodologies

90%
Projects
Selected work • Checkout my repositories!

Quantum Neural Network for Fraud Detection

PythonScikit-learn NumPyMatplotlib PandasIBM Qiskit-Simulator
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GenAI Release Note System with Abstention

LangChainDocker TensorRTKubernetes PythonJavaScript Sonnet 3.5Kubernetes
GitHub ↗

Personalized Course Recommendation Assistant

React.js JavaScript Vite Terraform Google Sheets API
GitHub ↗

SQL Dashboards for Engagement Clusters

TableauSQL Microsoft Graph API
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AWS Lambda Event Scheduler

JavaAWS Lambda Docker
GitHub ↗

ESP32 Smart Light Detection & Monitoring

MongoDBPython JavaScriptESP32 Sensor
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Experience
Dec 2025 – Present
Research Assistant — Generative AI Release Note System
University of the Pacific
June 2025 – April 2026
Assistant Front Desk Manager — Center For Student Life Department
University of the Pacific
June 2025 – August 2025
Digital Project Assistant & Developer — Global Admission Office
University of the Pacific
May 2022 – May 2024
Software Developer
Empronc Solutions Private Limited
Sept 2021 – Feb 2022
Coding Instructor
iCode School
Research
Peer-reviewed publications
Featured 2026 Published
Quantum Computing and Machine Learning In Finance
Farheen Shaikh, Tapadhir Das
Explores the intersection of quantum computing paradigms and machine learning techniques applied to financial modeling and prediction systems.
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Featured 2026 Published
Hallucination in LLMs: Causes and Mitigation Strategies
Farheen Shaikh, Solomon Berhe
Analyzes the root causes of hallucination in large language models and proposes systematic mitigation strategies for improving output reliability.
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Blog
Let's Discuss Impactful AI solutions and trends
LinkedIn

Hidden Cost of RAG: Why MCP Matters More Than Prompt Caching

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Inference Bottleneck in AI Systems

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AI vs Human Translators: Real-World Comparison

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LLM Abstention: What Happens When AI Says "I Don't Know"

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The Role of Research Assistant In a Master’s Program

Education

University of the Pacific

Master of Science in Computer Science
Stockton, CA, USA

University of Mumbai

Bachelor's of Science Information Technology
Mumbai, India
Awards
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Faith Davies Outstanding Student Leadership Award
University of the Pacific — Leadership and Campus Engagement
Women of Distinction Award
Changemaker & Leadership In Campus Improvement Projects
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