Hi, I’m Maliha!
About Me
I'm a software engineer and researcher passionate about building intelligent, sustainable digital solutions. With expertise in mobile and web development, AI integration, and green software engineering, I create applications that combine performance, usability, and environmental responsibility.
Programming Languages
Java, Swift, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++, C, PHP
Frameworks & Libraries
React.js, Node.js, Express, Vue.js, React Native, Laravel, TensorFlow, OpenGL
Web Technologies
HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, REST APIs, Webpack, Responsive Design
Databases
MySQL, JDBC, DynamoDB, SQLite, CoreData, Firebase
Tools & IDEs
Xcode, VS Code, Android Studio, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, Unity & Vuforia
Cloud & DevOps
Git, AWS, CI/CD, Docker
Project Management
Scrum, Slack, Trello, Agile methods
Academic Journey
Scroll down to explore timeline • 2015 - 2023
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Master of Science in Computer Science, Erasmus Mundus SE4GD Program
- Thesis: 'Digital Sufficiency of Cloud Usage' — published at IEEE ICT4S 2024, presenting sustainable, energy-saving strategies that reduce data traffic up to 15.5 times.
- Specialized in Green IT track under the Erasmus Mundus Joint MSc Program: 'Software Engineers for Green Deal' (SE4GD) with a full scholarship.
LUT University
Lappeenranta, Finland
Master of Science in Technology, Erasmus Mundus SE4GD Program
- Completed Master's degree as part of the SE4GD Erasmus Mundus MSc program (Grade: 4.4/5).
- Developed smart-contract, blockchain-based project 'Distributed Circular Economy' for the Finnish software company Solita.
University of L'Aquila
L'Aquila, Italy
Master of Science in Computer Science, Erasmus Mundus SE4GD Program
- Completed AI, IOT, and Model Driven Engineering courses as part of the Erasmus Mundus MSc program: Software Engineers for Green Deal.
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
- Completed a four-year program focused on software design, algorithms, and system development.
Professional Experience
Explore my journey from junior roles to impactful contributions
Software Developer (Freelance) @ Remote
Remote
- Developed an AI-powered iOS travel app 'WanderMind', enabling tourists to access instant information, historical facts, and personalized recommendations.
- Developed Green-dev dashboard deployed on AWS EC2 to visualize the carbon footprint of software development activities, promoting sustainable and eco-efficient coding practices.
Lecturer @ East West University
Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Conducted theoretical and laboratory sessions in the Department of Computer Science.
- Supervised students and taught courses including Information Systems Design, Advanced Database, and Discrete Mathematics.
Frontend Developer @ Solita
Finland
- Developed features for the Distributed Circular Economy project — a blockchain-based web platform for selling and buying recycled products.
- Implemented smart-contract integrations using ReactJS and Solidity, collaborating with 7 multinational colleagues.
Software Engineer @ Samsung R&D Institute Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Enhanced the front end of the Mission Critical Push-To-Talk iOS app, ensuring compatibility with backend updates and newer Swift versions.
- Optimized CI/CD pipeline, reducing code review time by 40% and accelerating deployment processes.
- Built robust iOS applications using Swift, SQLite, and SIP Protocol, improving app performance and communication reliability by 30%.
- Refactored legacy code, improving scalability and reducing crashes by 25%.
Featured Projects
November 2025 - January 2026
EchoChat
Real-time messaging full-stack web app featuring secure authentication, instant communication, and responsive design. Hosted on EchoChat.
January 2026 - Present
Cloud Voice Agent
Voice-Ops system that allows users to manage cloud resources using natural language commands, integrating Speech-to-Text systems with decision-making agents to optimize cloud deployments and monitor carbon emissions.
September 2025 - December 2025
Flex Rental
Full-stack web application for managing and analyzing property reviews from Hostaway with an interactive dashboard and real-time metrics.
October 2025 – November 2025
CareSync
A Healthcare Management System desktop application designed for patient record management, appointment scheduling, and report analysis to support clinic operations. Lightweight for desktop use with JavaFX and JDBC.
July 2025 – Aug 2025
Wander Mind
An AI-powered iOS travel app that provides tourists with instant information, historical facts, and personalized recommendations for nearby attractions.
July – September 2025
Green Dev Dashboard
An interactive dashboard deployed on AWS EC2 to visualize the carbon footprint of software development activities, promoting sustainable and eco-efficient coding practices.
October 2025 – December 2025
Solar ROI Estimator
Cross-platform mobile app for estimating solar panel return on investment (ROI) based on home details like electricity usage and size. It calculates production, savings, payback, and CO₂ reductions using standard PV formulas.
Feb 2022 – Jun 2022
Distributed Circular Economy
Smart-contract, blockchain-based web platform for selling and buying recycled products to promote circular economy practices.
Certifications, Publication & Award
telc Deutsch B1 Certificate
Telc GmbH
April 2, 2026
telc Deutsch B1 Certificate
Telc GmbH
April 2, 2026
Telc Deutsch B1 Certificate demonstrates the test taker's ability to understand a variety of standard everyday spoken and written German texts, react to the content of such texts, deal with important language tasks that may occur both in everyday life and at the workplace, follow and take an active part in everyday conversations, both in private and working contexts.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
July 3, 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
July 3, 2025
Validated foundational cloud knowledge and AWS global infrastructure. See the official badge.
HackerRank Certified Software Engineer
HackerRank
December 14, 2024
HackerRank Certified Software Engineer
HackerRank
December 14, 2024
Assessed on algorithms, problem-solving, and software engineering fundamentals through real-world coding challenges.
Publication of Research Paper
IEEE ICT for Sustainability 2024
June, 2024
Publication of Research Paper
IEEE ICT for Sustainability 2024
June, 2024
I presented the research paper titled 'Sufficient Use of the Cloud for Work: Practitioners’ Perception and Potential for Energy Saving' based on my Master's thesis at the IEEE ICT for Sustainability 2024 conference. The paper explores how tactics of cloud usage can be leveraged to reduce energy consumption in work environments.
Mentoring Certificate
East West University
August, 2024
Mentoring Certificate
East West University
August, 2024
Certification of serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at East West University.
Samsung Tech Certificate
Samsung Research Bangladesh
September, 2021
Samsung Tech Certificate
Samsung Research Bangladesh
September, 2021
Certification of completing 2 years at Samsung, demonstrating proficiency in mobile app development and software engineering principles.
Award of Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
April, 2021
Award of Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
April, 2021
I was awarded the Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science with the Erasmus Mundus MSc Program: Software Engineers for Green Deal.
IELTS Certificate (C1)
British Council
March 20, 2020
IELTS Certificate (C1)
British Council
March 20, 2020
IELTS Academic with an overall band score of 7.5, demonstrating advanced English proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
My Work Philosophy
Clean Code
I believe in writing clean, maintainable code that solves real-world problems.
Growth Mindset
I approach challenges with curiosity and see them as opportunities to grow.
Collaboration
I value teamwork and collaboration, while taking ownership when required.
Continuous Learning
I'm committed to continuous learning and adapting to new technologies quickly.