Iqra Malik

• Working on the end-to-end development of an email update service for a donation platform, responsible for sending category- and payment-phase–based transactional emails. Designing system architecture, communication protocols, and data specifications from scratch through to implementation. • Implementing asynchronous message processing using RabbitMQ, integrating SendGrid for email delivery, and leveraging Strapi as a CMS for dynamic content management. • Contributed to the development of a CO₂ offset calculation platform for the travel and accommodation sector, building scalable backend APIs using Kotlin and Spring Boot. • Developed modular, responsive frontend features using React, TypeScript, and Storybook; utilized PostgreSQL for data management and Docker for containerization, with GitLab supporting CI/CD workflows. • Collaborated on the development of a CO₂ emissions calculator for car and bus travel, incorporating vehicle categories, fuel types, and ACRISS codes to deliver accurate emissions data. • Implemented backend APIs using Kotlin and Spring Boot with PostgreSQL, ensuring clear separation of concerns and scalable architecture. • Integrated Mapbox API to enable navigation and route-based emissions calculations. • Utilized Swagger/OpenAPI for auto-generated API documentation and code integration, improving development efficiency and interface consistency. • Developed Postman scripts and collections for use case testing to validate API workflows. • Strengthened code quality by implementing comprehensive unit tests using Kotlin and MockK, achieving ~85% test coverage and improving reliability and maintainability. • Worked with GitLab CI/CD pipelines to perform automated deployments and ensure smooth delivery of updates.

• Collaborated within a Middle Eastern and Pakistani team to develop a financial system for an exchange house, including general ledger, payables, asset management, and remittance modules. • Contributed to frontend development using Angular and primarily led backend development using Java and Spring Boot, implementing complex business logic and advanced Oracle SQL (pivot queries, stored procedures, triggers). • Developed financial reporting solutions using BIRT, generating reports such as trial balance, asset depreciation, and statements of account. • Contributed to the development of foreign exchange portals for leading banks in Pakistan. • Built secure admin and end-user interfaces using Angular and Angular Material, implementing advanced features including document generation and management. • Integrated banking APIs and implemented complex workflows using .NET and SQL Server, ensuring compliance with banking security standards through encryption and secure data handling. • Actively participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and backlog refinement.

• Contributed to the development of a healthcare platform delivering educational resources through dynamic and scalable web interfaces. • Led frontend development of reusable, highly customizable components using React, JSS, and Storybook, implementing authentication and authorization workflows. • Packaged and published component libraries via AWS, integrating them into Next.js applications and leveraging a self-developed design system. • Worked with Directus as a headless CMS to manage and deliver structured content efficiently.

Analyzed how large-scale organizations, including government institutions, process high-volume data while maintaining optimized network performance, response times, and low latency.

• Collaborated on the development of a real-time monitoring application processing sensor data to generate actionable insights across multiple levels of granularity. • Designed and developed a highly customized frontend using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to visualize real-time insights through interactive charts and dashboard components integrated with the database.

Completed multiple tasks to enhance the frontend development skills and then developed an e-commerce website as the final project.

Specialization: Software Systems / Machine Learning & Analytical Systems Awarded the HPI Study Scholarship for academic excellence. Completed coursework in Big Data Systems, Advanced Machine Learning, Spatial Data Processing, Data Science for Wearables, Process Mining, Business Process Intelligence, Computational Statistics, and Ethical AI. Project Work: • Disentangled VAEs • Few-shot 3D point cloud segmentation • Wearable-based handwriting recognition • Master’s project with SAP analyzing workload and psychological metrics using multimodal data Exchange Programs: • Italy – Urban engineering applications • France – IoT building monitoring system (3rd place) • Hungary – Leadership Summer School • England – HPI Engine Startup Tour

Graduated with Distinction as Gold Medalist, specializing in Software Engineering. Completed rigorous coursework in Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming, Discrete Structures, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Software Design & Architecture, Software Requirements Engineering, Software Quality Engineering, Design Patterns, AI, Data Warehousing & Mining, Network & Information Security, Computer Communication Networks, and Project Management. Project Work: • Qualified – Web-based employee upskilling platform • NIIT Interior Decors – E-commerce website for furniture & interiors • Hospital Management System – Admin & patient management system • Run Boy Run – Subway Surfer–inspired Unity game