Hi, my name is
Haris Ahmad.
I build things for the web.
I'm a software developer based in Calgary, AB with a B.Sc in Computer Science from the University of Calgary. I enjoy building full-stack applications and solving complex problems with clean, efficient code.
What I'm Currently Up To
Barber at Barber & Sons
When I'm not writing code, you can probably find me cutting hair at Barber & Sons. What started as a hobby I picked up during COVID has turned into something I genuinely love doing. For me, it's really about the one-on-one interaction -- just you and the person in the chair, chopping it up while you get them looking right. It's a skill that's helped me build real connections with people and honestly, it's become a solid source of income too while I continue to search for computer science related jobs.
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Sports & Competition
I'm a huge sports guy. I hoop in the Brodie League and the UofC Intramural League, and I've racked up over 6 championships in the past couple years. Beyond basketball, I'm always down for some Pickleball, Badminton, Tennis, Volleyball -- really anything competitive. If there's a court and a score being kept, I'm probably there.
Experience
Software Development Engineer @ Elk Valley Resources (Glencore)
Calgary, Alberta
September 2024 - April 2025
- >Developed automated parsers in .NET to extract and validate operational data, improving reliability and enabling faster troubleshooting across geoscience workflows.
- >Collaborated with the Site Support team to streamline software packaging and installation processes by about 75%.
- >Led structured QA testing for internal tools, identifying system bottlenecks and improving operational reliability.
- >Configured IIS certificates and LIMN license servers to ensure secure application access.
Solutions Developer @ Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Calgary, Alberta
January 2023 - August 2023
- >Designed data-driven reporting workflows transforming operational datasets into dashboards to assist leadership in overseeing team performances
- >Analyzed geospatial and operational datasets, automating workflows to uncover inefficiencies and improve process throughput by about 33%.
- >Provided technical support for the CPKC police, assisting in troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- >Designed data management solutions and implemented technology updates to enhance system efficiency.
Projects
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A full-stack course review web app. Led frontend development implementing feedback submission, search, and review display features for 30+ students, expected to reduce manual course selection queries to academic advisors by 40%.
Self-Checkout System
A fully functional self-checkout system with a Swing-based GUI. Implemented payment processing (cash, card, and coupons), product lookup by code, cart updates, and item management to simulate real-world retail transactions.
Appointment Scheduler
A hospital-grade appointment scheduling application. Enabled users to book, edit, lookup, and cancel patient appointments, manage receptionist profiles, and update patient records through a user-friendly interface.
Plant Caretaker
An automated plant-watering device that detects soil moisture and pulls a spray bottle until the soil reaches a satisfied level, making sure you never have to worry about forgetting to water your plants ever again!
Checkers AI
A command-line checkers game with an AI opponent using Minimax with alpha-beta pruning. Implemented heuristic evaluations for board states and designed the system to support future machine learning integration.
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Education
University of Calgary
B.Sc in Computer Science
Graduated December 2024
Relevant Coursework
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What's Next?
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I'm currently looking for new opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, my inbox is always open.