Qasim Masood

Computer Science · New Grad · May 2026

I'm a Computer Science graduate with experience across software development, enterprise IT operations, technical support, and cybersecurity. I enjoy building software, troubleshooting technical issues, and learning how systems work from development through deployment and support. I'm seeking opportunities where I can continue growing as an engineer while contributing to meaningful technical projects.

About

Background and interests

I'm a Computer Science graduate from the University of Massachusetts Boston with experience in software development, enterprise IT operations, technical support, and cybersecurity. Through academic projects, technical externships, and enterprise environments, I've built a strong foundation in programming, systems, networking, and troubleshooting.

I enjoy understanding how technology works across the entire lifecycle, from developing applications and integrating APIs to supporting enterprise systems and improving operational reliability. I'm driven by curiosity and continuous learning, and I enjoy solving technical problems that have a practical impact. I'm always looking for opportunities to build new skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow as a technology professional.

Outside of engineering, I'm a fitness enthusiast and an avid reader. Find me on Goodreads

A quote I think everyone needs to read:

Your time is limited. Don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. Stay hungry. Stay foolish.

— Steve Jobs

  • Boston, MA
  • Open to Work
  • UMass Boston, May 2026
  • US Citizen

Projects

Selected work and personal projects

JPMorgan Chase — Midas Core Transaction System

Enterprise-grade financial transaction processing backend built for the JPMorgan Chase Software Engineering Forage simulation — integrating Kafka, SQL persistence, external REST APIs, and a balance query endpoint into a cohesive Spring Boot microservice.

JavaSpring BootKafkaSpring Data JPAH2REST APIMaven
  • Integrated Kafka into a Spring Boot microservice to consume and deserialize high-volume transaction messages using a configurable topic and embedded Kafka test framework
  • Implemented transaction validation and persistence logic with Spring Data JPA and an H2 SQL database, including entity modeling and balance updates across relational user records
  • Connected the service to an external REST Incentive API using RestTemplate, processing incentive responses and incorporating bonus amounts into transactional workflows
  • Developed a REST endpoint for querying user balances, returning JSON responses through a Spring controller running on a dedicated port alongside the Kafka listener
  • Verified system behavior using Maven test suites and debugger-driven inspection, ensuring reliability across message ingestion, database operations, and external API interactions

Hazardly — Real-Time Hazard Intelligence Platform

In Progress

Full-stack mobile platform aggregating real-time crime, traffic, and weather data into a unified, location-aware public safety feed.

Node.jsFirebaseSwiftUIiOS 17+REST APIsCloud Functions
  • Designed a modular backend pipeline using Node.js and Firebase Cloud Functions where each data source flows through a standardized fetch, normalize, filter, deduplicate, cache, and summarize sequence
  • Built a normalization layer to standardize timestamps, geolocation, and incident schemas across all external APIs enabling consistent downstream processing
  • Engineered filtering logic to remove stale, vague, or out-of-range incidents with time-window constraints including same-day retrieval for 911 calls and rolling 7-day history for incidents
  • Developed a reusable deduplication module to collapse redundant hazards across overlapping API responses without losing signal
  • Integrated an AI-powered summarization pipeline to convert raw incident data into concise, readable alerts for end users
  • Built a SwiftUI iOS app with live map, user location integration, dynamic hazard overlays, scrollable incident feed, and detailed hazard views
  • Implemented in-memory caching and rate limiting within the API manager layer to reduce redundant calls and respect third-party quotas

Wayfair AI Automation

AI-powered product intelligence pipelines built during a Wayfair externship to automate competitor tracking and market trend discovery at scale.

n8nGemini APIJavaScriptJavaWebhooks
  • Architected multi-node automation workflows in n8n orchestrating Gemini LLM, RSS ingestion, and HTTP request nodes to collect, transform, and route competitor product data through a structured processing pipeline
  • Engineered scraping agents that extract and normalize product attributes including price, size, and material across inconsistent source schemas and write structured records for downstream analysis
  • Implemented error handling and retry logic across pipeline nodes to gracefully manage API failures, rate limiting, and malformed upstream responses
  • Propagated processed AI outputs to a live Google Sheets dashboard via webhooks enabling stakeholders to monitor competitor metrics and trend signals in real time

3D Interactive Solar System

Browser-based orbital simulation built with Three.js featuring physically grounded mechanics, dynamic lighting, and multi-perspective camera controls.

Three.jsWebGLJavaScriptGitHub Pages
  • Contributed 3,000+ lines of Three.js to implement a real-time 3D simulation with physically grounded orbital speeds, axial tilt, and scaled planetary positioning
  • Configured Three.js lighting to simulate realistic solar illumination with falloff across planetary surfaces and atmospheric depth
  • Built a multi-camera control system allowing users to switch between free-roam, planet-locked, and solar perspectives with smooth transitions
  • Deployed as a static application on GitHub Pages with zero backend dependencies

Experience

Roles and programs

State Street Corporation (via Securitas)

Security Control Center Analyst

Apr 2026 – PresentQuincy, MA
  • Monitor and respond to security and operational incidents across a global enterprise environment.
  • Coordinate with IT, facilities, and vendors to support incident response and system availability.
  • Track incidents, work orders, and change requests using ServiceNow.
  • Support access control systems and investigate hardware and connectivity issues.

Red Hat (via Sunstates Security)

Operations Center Officer

Jan 2025 – Mar 2026Boston, MA
  • Supported physical security operations and employee access across a corporate campus.
  • Monitored critical infrastructure and escalated environmental or system issues.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting access control hardware and documenting incidents.
  • Maintained operational reports and shift documentation.

Wayfair

AI Automation Extern

Dec 2025 – Feb 2026Remote
  • Built automation workflows integrating external APIs and AI services.
  • Implemented validation, error handling, and retry logic for reliable data processing.
  • Documented workflow architecture and troubleshooting procedures.

Dialpad

Dialership Program Participant

Jun 2024 – Aug 2024Remote
  • Participated in Dialpad's Dialership program focused on software engineering and cloud technologies.
  • Attended technical sessions led by engineers covering AI-powered communications, real-time voice infrastructure, and SaaS architecture.
  • Gained exposure to software development, cloud platforms, and modern engineering workflows through mentorship and technical workshops.

T-Mobile

Retail Technical Support / Mobile Sales Associate

Jul 2022 – Aug 2024Weymouth, MA
  • Provided technical support for mobile devices, accounts, and connectivity issues.
  • Configured smartphones and tablets, including device setup and data transfers.
  • Troubleshot point-of-sale hardware and retail technology.
  • Ranked first in district sales during my first quarter through technical expertise and customer service.

Education

Academic background and coursework

University of Massachusetts Boston

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Relevant Coursework

Graduation 2026

Boston, MA

CS 110Introduction to Computing
CS 210Intermediate Computing
CS 220Applied Discrete Mathematics
CS 240Programming in C
CS 285Social Issues and Ethics in Computing
CS 310Advanced Algorithms
CS 341Computer Architecture & Organization
CS 410Introduction to Software Engineering
CS 420Introduction to Theory of Computation
CS 444Operating Systems
CS 446Internetworking
CS 450Higher Level Languages
CS 451Compilers
CS 460Graphics

Skills

What I build with

Languages

JavaPythonJavaScriptSQLHTMLCSS

Frontend

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSHTMLCSSSwiftUI

Backend & Cloud

Node.jsExpressFirebaseCloud FunctionsREST APIsPostgreSQLAWSWebhooks

Tools & Practices

GitLinuxDockerVS CodeAgile/ScrumUnit Testing

Contact

Ways to reach me for opportunities or collaboration

I'm currently open to new grad opportunities across tech and always happy to connect. Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below.

Email

qm.masood03@outlook.com

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/qmasood

GitHub

github.com/QasimMasood