Daud Ahmad
Glasgow
Summary
First-Class Computing graduate from Glasgow Caledonian University with experience in software development, software testing, requirements analysis, and technical project delivery. Developed cloud, DevOps, information security, and machine learning solutions through academic, industry, and personal projects. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills developed through technical projects, leadership positions, and stakeholder engagement. Seeking opportunities in Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, and related technology roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class Rep
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow , Scotland
2023.09 - 2026.06
- Represented student feedback and communicated concerns to academic staff and programme teams.
- Facilitated communication between students and faculty to improve the learning experience.
- Contributed to discussions regarding course delivery and student support initiatives.
Student Ambassador
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow , Scotland
2023.08 - 2026.06
- Represented the university at recruitment and outreach events.
- Provided guidance and support to prospective students and visitors.
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills in public-facing environments.
Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
Glasgow, Scotland
2022.10 - 2026.06
- Trained and mentored new team members on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Supported quality assurance by ensuring adherence to operational and food safety procedures.
- Assisted management in maintaining efficient day-to-day operations.
Society Representative
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2025.09 - 2026.06
- Represented student interests and communicated feedback between society members and committee representatives.
- Supported academic and networking events to improve student engagement.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to strengthen participation within the student community.
Python and Data Science Intern
University of Glasgow
Glasgow , Scotland
2024.07 - 2025.08
- Validated data processing workflows and analytical outputs, increasing solution reliability.
- Identified and resolved issues within Python-based applications through testing and debugging.
- Analysed user requirements and functional specifications to enhance software development processes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align solutions with project requirements and drive successful outcomes.
- Produced technical documentation and project artefacts to support project delivery.
Education
BSc (Hons) Computing - Computing
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 2022.09 - 2026.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer
Punjab College
Lahore 2019.07 - 2021.05
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML/CSS
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Functional Testing, Black Box Testing, Test Case Design, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Static Code Analysis, Software Quality Assurance
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Git, GitHub, CI/CD
- Security & Data: Burp Suite, Vulnerability Assessment, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Power BI
- Tools: Jupyter Notebook,Google Colab, StarUML, Figma
Technical Projects
NutriVision AI (Honours Project)
Kotlin, TensorFlow Lite, Python, TensorFlow, Android Studio, Git
- Developed an AI-powered Android application for dietary monitoring and nutritional analysis using TensorFlow Lite and custom-trained deep learning models.
- Designed and trained a convolutional neural network (CNN) on a curated dataset of 1,000+ food images, achieving 91.78% classification accuracy.
- Implemented on-device machine learning inference to provide real-time food recognition while maintaining user privacy through local processing.
- Developed personalised nutritional recommendation features to support dietary monitoring and chronic disease management.
- Deployed and tested the application on Android devices using Kotlin and Android Studio.
AWS, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, GitHub
- Developed an automated CI/CD pipeline integrating GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible.
- Automated application build, validation, containerisation, and deployment workflows.
- Implemented static code analysis and build verification using SonarQube to support software quality assurance.
- Deployed containerised applications on AWS infrastructure.
Burp Suite, Web Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessment
- Conducted security testing against a vulnerable web application.
- Performed authentication, authorisation, SQL Injection, and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) testing.
- Identified security vulnerabilities and documented remediation recommendations.
- Applied structured testing methodologies to assess application risk.
- Defined functional and non-functional requirements for an Outcome-Based Education management platform.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to analyse business processes and develop system specifications.
- Produced documentation and design artefacts to support software development activities.
- Validated implemented functionality against documented requirements.
Leadership & Achievements
JP Morgan Code for Good Participant
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to develop technology solutions under strict time constraints.
- Applied analytical and problem-solving skills to address real-world challenges.
- Supported the delivery of a globally recognised communications and technology conference.
- Collaborated with academics, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world.
Timeline
Society Representative
Glasgow Caledonian University
2025.09 - 2026.06
Python and Data Science Intern
University of Glasgow
2024.07 - 2025.08
Class Rep
Glasgow Caledonian University
2023.09 - 2026.06
Student Ambassador
Glasgow Caledonian University
2023.08 - 2026.06
Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
2022.10 - 2026.06
BSc (Hons) Computing - Computing
Glasgow Caledonian University
2022.09 - 2026.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer
Punjab College
2019.07 - 2021.05