I love to build.

I'm Rayhaan Farooq, a software engineer from Toronto. I've worked across full-stack product development, internal tools, and AI-focused systems at places like Shopify and Ross Video.

3.95

CGPA

Computer Science (AI/ML) with a Statistics minor.

$100k+

raised

Across cuHacking and Hack the Hill sponsorship work.

3x

SWE Intern

Shopify, Ross Video, and Fullscript.

Rayhaan Farooq
Incoming @ Fullscript
Prev. @ Shopify, Ross Video

Currently

Fullscript, Search Engine team.

Currently contributing to the Search Team at Fullscript. Working on both the Search Engine and the tooling for it.

About

I care about building useful software and shipping it well.

Software engineer building full-stack products, internal tools, and AI systems. I've shipped code at Shopify and Ross Video and care a lot about clean execution.

I'm studying Computer Science with an AI/ML specialization at Carleton University and a minor in Statistics, currently maintaining a 3.95 CGPA. Most of my work has been across React, Next.js, Rails, Node.js, Golang, and backend data systems. Lately I've been especially interested in cloud infrastructure, AI tooling, and building products people genuinely want to use. Outside of coding, I'm usually hiking or working on side projects.

Most of my experience so far has been in full-stack product work, internal tools, and AI systems. I like figuring out the bottleneck, cleaning up the workflow, and shipping something people want to keep using. I also think one of my biggest strengths is working well with people, whether that means collaborating across teams, building relationships, or helping others feel comfortable working through hard problems.

Full-stack product workInternal toolsAI systemsPeople skillsPerformanceSystems thinking
Currently exploring

Interests

I'm especially interested in learning more about search and recommendation systems, from ranking and retrieval to personalization at scale.

$100k+ raised

Raised across cuHacking and Hack the Hill through sponsorship and partner outreach.

3x Software Engineer Intern

Experience across Fullscript, Shopify, and Ross Video working on product and internal tooling.

3.95 CGPA

Computer Science (AI/ML) at Carleton University with a minor in Statistics.

Hobbies

Outside of code, I'm into the gym, hiking and being outdoors, skincare, perfumes, and tasting different kinds of honey.

Experience

Where I've worked.

Internships, teaching, and engineering roles that shaped how I think about product work, systems, and execution.

Common threads

Turning manual workflows into real software.

Shipping across the stack, from UI to backend to data.

Using AI where it saves real time for a team.

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Software Engineer Intern: Search Engine

May 2026 - August 2026

Incoming Software Engineer Intern on the Search Engine team.

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Teaching Assistant

January 2026 - May 2026

Teaching Assistant at Carleton University.

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Software Engineer Intern: Matching Engine

September 2025 - December 2025

Reduced administrative workload by 10× by building a full-stack Rails platform that replaced 15+ Excel spreadsheets with automated workflows, dashboards, and centralized data, supporting 300+ interns and 40+ Early Careers staff. Improved data accessibility and analytics by designing ERDs, prototyping intuitive interfaces in Figma, and integrating BigQuery to centralize 2,000+ intern records, enabling insights for 75+ managers and 200+ mentors. Accelerated intern-to-team allocations by implementing a Gale–Shapley–based matching engine that automated 80% of assignments, reducing manual allocation time from 4 weeks to under 10 minutes.

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Software Engineer Intern: AI Tools

May 2025 - August 2025

Reduced deployment and environment setup time by over 80% by shipping a full-stack RAG AI chatbot using React + TypeScript, Express.js, and PostgreSQL, containerized with Docker and deployed on a custom VM. Reduced manual document processing by over 90% by building an automated RAG AI pipeline in Python with Jenkins, uploading hundreds of document embeddings to AWS S3 for vector DB ingestion. Enhanced access to internal engineering knowledge for 20+ employees by partnering with cross-functional teams to roll out the chatbot across departments, reducing support overhead and cutting onboarding time by up to 50%.

C

Teaching Assistant: Abstract Data Structures & Algorithms

January 2025 - April 2025

Led weekly tutorials and held regular office hours for 200+ students, reinforcing core OOP and Java concepts, reviewing assignments, and providing targeted practice, resulting in a 20% increase in average exam scores. Provided one-on-one mentorship in Java and algorithmic problem-solving, offering structured guidance, code review, and problem breakdowns, helping students improve assignment performance by up to 25%. Created and curated practice problems focused on data structures, algorithms, and OOP design patterns, designing exercises that strengthened coding proficiency and prepared students for technical interviews.

Education

Carleton University

Honours Bachelor's Degree of Computer Science (AI/ML) | Minor: Statistics | CGPA: 3.95/4.00 | Co-op

2023 - 2027

Relevant coursework

Data Structures & Algorithms
Systems Programming
Operating Systems
Design & Analysis of Algorithms
Discrete Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Probability & Statistics

My coursework has given me a strong foundation in algorithms, systems, operating systems, mathematics, and statistics, and it continues to shape the way I think about building reliable software.

Resume

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Projects

Projects I've built.

Side projects, hackathon builds, and product ideas across AI, backend systems, and full-stack web apps.

Featured buildJanuary 2026

Forge

Accelerated development cycles by 50% and cut bugs via AI-powered test generation in Python. Implemented AST-based incremental tests for untested functions cutting AI token costs by 60-80%. Built a React + TypeScript dashboard with SQLite tracking, providing fast feedback and clear repository insights.

Python
OpenAI API
React.JS
TypeScript
SQLite
AWS
Coming Soon

Built around

AST
Test
Generation

Targets untested functions instead of regenerating everything.

Cuts token spend by being more selective.

Gives faster feedback when a repo changes.

Selected build

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November 2025

Jobber

November 2025

Built a real-time job alert system detecting new postings in seconds, driving rapid applications and more interviews. Implemented a serverless JavaScript backend on Cloudflare Workers, achieving 99.9% uptime. Integrated the Discord API to deliver instant alerts, growing a 100+ member community.

Golang
Cloudflare Workers
Discord API
Coming Soon
Herb

Selected Build

Herb

January 2025

Captained a 4-person team to 3rd at uOttaHack7, developing Herb, an innovative disaster response solution. Engineered a remote controlled rover by integrating QNX with Raspberry Pi hardware architecture. Implemented motion control algorithms in Python, enabling navigation and movement using remote control.

Python
QNX
Bash
Vim
Raspberry Pi
RavenHaven

RavenHaven

March 2025 - Present

Architected a campus event discovery app using React.JS and Tailwind CSS for clubs at Carleton University. Implemented backend APIs with Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL for event data management and event updates. Hosted the application on AWS, using EC2 for scalable hosting and RDS for managed database services.

React.JS
Tailwind CSS
Ruby on Rails
PostgreSQL
Docker
AWS
Coming Soon
Flash.AI

Flash.AI

September 2024 - December 2024

Developed an AI flashcard generator that is open source using the Open AI API resulting in 10+ users. Designed the front-end using React.JS and Tailwind CSS for scalability and simplicity. Constructed a back-end stack utilizing Firebase and Javascript with Stripe as the payment provider.

React.JS
Tailwind CSS
Firebase
Next.JS
Open AI API
Stripe API
DermAI

DermAI

January 2025 - Present

Developed a full-stack AI-powered dermatology diagnosis tool using React.JS and Tailwind CSS for scalability and simplicity. Constructed a back-end stack utilizing Firebase and Javascript with Stripe as the payment provider.

React.JS
Tailwind CSS
Firebase
Next.JS
Open AI API
Stripe API
Stack

Tools I've used across internships, classes, and side projects.

From frontend work to backend systems, infra, and AI tooling.

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonJavaGolangCC++RustSQLHTML / CSS

Frameworks / Platforms

ReactNext.jsNode.jsRuby on RailsExpress.jsGraphQLTailwind CSSBootstrapFirebaseSupabaseCloudflare Workers

Databases

PostgreSQLMongoDBMySQL

Developer Tools / Infra

DockerGitJenkinsLinuxQNXGrafanaAWSGCPStripe

AI / Data / Systems

OpenAIRAG pipelinesVector DB / embeddingsBigQuerySlurm

Community

Community and student leadership.

I've spent a lot of time helping run hackathons and student groups, especially on the sponsorship side.

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Sponsorship Coordinator

November 2024 - Present

Raised over $110,000 by crafting tailored proposals and managing long-term partner relationships. Organized two hackathons with a combined 1400+ attendees, ensuring sponsor satisfaction and seamless execution. Optimized workflows in Notion and led outreach to 50+ companies, reducing response times by 40%.

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Volunteer

October 2024 - October 2024

Helped organize and host the flagship event known as IEEE SPAC

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Sponsorship Coordinator and Software Developer

November 2023 - November 2024

Spearheaded sponsorship initiatives with Open Project, securing key partnerships and $90,000+ in funding. Aided in the development of key features using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, improving user engagement by 30%. Initiated cold outreach to 50+ potential sponsors, securing 5+ new partnerships for Hack the Hill II.

Competitions

Hackathons and competitions.

I like the pace of building under pressure and the chance to test ideas quickly with a team.

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    uOttaHack 7

    Toronto, Ontario

    January 2025

    Won 3rd place with Herb, an innovative disaster response solution using QNX and Raspberry Pi.

    Source
  • D

    Discover Technata Hacks

    Toronto, Ontario

    October 2024

    Participated in the 2024 hosting of Discover Technata Hacks

    Source
  • D

    Discover Technata Hacks

    Toronto, Ontario

    October 2023

    Developed MonsTerra, an app to reimburse consumers and companies for purchasing environmentally friendly products

  • I

    IEEE SPAC Pitch Competition

    Toronto, Ontario

    November 2024

    Participated in the IEEE SPAC Pitch Competition where I pitched Jodi, a plug and play rebate system for businesses

  • E

    ENGCOMM x MONTREAL

    Montreal, Quebec

    October 2024

    Participated in ENGCOMM x MONTREAL where my team and I participated in a case competition

    Source
  • D

    DreamLaunch Hackathon

    Toronto, Ontario

    November 2023

    Further built out MonsTerra, an app to reimburse consumers and companies for purchasing environmentally friendly products

Contact

Interested in working together?

I'm always open to good teams, interesting product work, and technical problems worth caring about.