Fahim Islam
Aberdeen
Summary
Skilled professional with expertise in Python, Java, SQL, and JavaScript. Proven experience in DevOps and automation, and able to enhance operational efficiency through Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines. Strong communicator and collaborator, consistently achieving successful project outcomes. Demonstrated ability in developing object-oriented projects with a logical problem-solving approach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Asset Servicing Intern
Bank of New York
Manchester
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with the Product Development and Trade Settlement team in the Asset Servicing division at BNY, focusing on optimising internal processes.
- Led the re-engineering of the Repo contract workflow between two parties within BNY's systems, which streamlined operations and improved efficiency.
- Enhanced the demand intake request process to contribute to a more efficient handling of client requests and internal approvals.
- Gained in-depth exposure to BNY's business operations through hands-on experience in both Manchester and London offices, engaging with senior managers to deepen understanding of the financial industry.
Rental Advisor (Part-time)
Arnold Clark Rental
Aberdeen
04.2023 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service by communicating with clients on enquiries and vehicle selection.
- Processed rental agreements, verifying driver information and payment details.
- Coded Excel scripts for the branch that automated vehicle logistics and allocations, which massively reduced manual labour from 1hr+ to just a matter of minutes.
- Managed administrative tasks, maintaining accurate rental records and tracking vehicle availability.
- Achieved over £100k profit from private and corporate sales in July, consistently meeting monthly targets.
Education
MSc Honours - Computer Science
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen 09.2024 -
BSc Honours - Computer Science
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen 09.2021 - 07.2025
Skills
Programming Languages: Proficient in Python, Java, SQL, and JavaScript
Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Nodejs, React
DevOps & Automation: Experience with automating workflows and improving operational efficiency using Agile principles and DevOps pipelines (CI/CD)
Communication: Effective client communication and team collaboration resulting in successful outcomes
Problem-Solving: Logical thinking and error resolution through developing object-oriented projects
BSc Honours Project
- Developed an interactive and modular data preprocessing framework for machine learning pipelines
- Modular pipelines included handling missing values, categorical encoding, feature scaling, and outlier detection.
- Desktop application consisted of Python (Tkinter, Pandas, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Seaborn) for data cleaning and transformation without requiring coding expertise.
- Integrated real-time visualisation and automated report generation to provide immediate feedback and documentation of preprocessing steps.
University Project
University Staff Management Application
- Developed a staff allocation tool for the university to assign teachers to courses, projects and admin tasks.
- Applied knowledge of Django, Python, web development languages and SQL.
- Implemented Agile techniques within the group to increase efficiency and quality of work, which involved participating in weekly sprints.
- Presented our proposed application to departmental lecturers and in the Intelligent Plant Inform Prize 2024.
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
German
Elementary
Related Coursework
Object-Oriented Programming
Algorithms and Data Structures
Software Programming
Artificial Intelligence
Mathematics for Computer Science
Databases and Data Management
Timeline
MSc Honours - Computer Science
University of Aberdeen
09.2024 -
Asset Servicing Intern
Bank of New York
06.2024 - 08.2024
Rental Advisor (Part-time)
Arnold Clark Rental
04.2023 - Current
BSc Honours - Computer Science
University of Aberdeen
09.2021 - 07.2025
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