About Farhan Ahmed
I'm Farhan Ahmed, a Computer Science student at Iowa State University with hands-on experience in software engineering and IT roles. I'm passionate about developing efficient solutions and have gained valuable experience through internships at Principal Financial and EMC Insurance.
Background
Farhan Ahmed is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Iowa State University (Aug 2022 - May 2026). I've complemented my academic learning with practical experience through internships in software engineering and IT support. My journey has included developing APIs, improving web performance, and working with enterprise-level technologies in the Des Moines, Iowa area.
Technical Skills & Expertise
As a software engineer, Farhan Ahmed specializes in:
- Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, C#
- Frontend Frameworks: React, Next.js, modern web development
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner), Git, GitHub, CI/CD, TDD
- Database Technologies: PostgreSQL, MySQL
- Development Tools: VS Code, Eclipse, Agile methodologies
Professional Experience
At Principal Financial Group, Farhan Ahmed improved website performance by 10% through TypeScript and React enhancements while contributing to Agile development processes. During his internship at EMC Insurance, Farhan Ahmed developed C# APIs that reduced processing time by 20%, achieved 90% code coverage across repositories, and reduced operational costs by 15% through AWS Lambda implementations.
Development Philosophy
Farhan Ahmed believes in writing clean, maintainable code and creating solutions that deliver measurable impact. Whether it's improving performance metrics, reducing costs, or enhancing user experiences, I focus on building technology that makes a real difference in business operations and user satisfaction.