Curriculum Vitae
Resume
Pouya Alavi Naeini
Final-Year IT Student · Full-Stack Developer
Sydney, NSW
pouyaalavi1378@gmail.com
0451 519 624
Professional Summary
Final-year Bachelor of IT student at Macquarie University (graduating November 2026) specialising in AI and Web/App Development. Builder of Syllabus Sync, a full-stack platform designed to help Macquarie University students manage academic planning, deadlines, and campus navigation. Combines hands-on experience in Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Supabase with strong CS fundamentals and customer-facing communication skills.
Skills
Languages
Frameworks
Backend & DB
DevOps & Tools
Testing & QA
CS Fundamentals
Projects
Syllabus Sync
Dec 2025 – PresentNext.js 16 · React 19 · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS · Supabase · Vitest · Playwright
- ▸Built a full-stack platform to help Macquarie University students manage academic planning, deadlines, and campus navigation in one place
- ▸Developed features including academic planning tools, campus navigation, multilingual support (with RTL layout), and responsive mobile-first design
- ▸Implemented secure authentication with TOTP-based MFA, row-level security, rate limiting, and comprehensive test coverage to strengthen reliability and user security
- ▸Added accessibility and internationalisation improvements to align the platform with WCAG principles and inclusive design practices
- ▸Deployed via GitHub Actions and Vercel with CI/CD pipelines, integrating testing, security, and deployment practices across the full project lifecycle
CIFAR-10 Image Classification
Mar 2026 – PresentPython · PyTorch · scikit-learn · Streamlit · Jupyter · Grad-CAM
- ▸Designed and implemented an end-to-end image classification pipeline to evaluate five deep learning architectures on the CIFAR-10 dataset
- ▸Compared training-from-scratch and transfer learning approaches under controlled conditions, with MobileNetV2 reaching 85.53% test accuracy and outperforming a custom CNN by nearly 30 percentage points
- ▸Applied modern training techniques, including data augmentation, cosine annealing learning rate scheduling, and progressive unfreezing, to improve convergence and generalisation
- ▸Extended the project with Grad-CAM interpretability, INT8 quantisation, command-line inference tools, and a Streamlit interface to support analysis and deployment
Experience
IT Support
SBR Group
- ▸Designed and maintained a WordPress business website, improving mobile responsiveness and achieving faster page load times through performance and SEO optimisation
- ▸Supported internal systems and workflow automation using Monday.com, improving team coordination and reducing manual overhead
- ▸Diagnosed and resolved recurring technical issues across the website and internal systems to minimise disruption
- ▸Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure digital presence aligned with business needs
Sales Co-Worker
IKEA
- ▸Provide personalised product recommendations by understanding customer needs and room requirements
- ▸Collaborate with sales, logistics, and warehouse teams to resolve customer queries
- ▸Maintain product displays and support stock availability during busy trading periods
Sales Assistant
Zara
- ▸Delivered customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, processing high-volume transactions accurately
- ▸Resolved customer concerns with professionalism and empathy
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology
Jul 2023 – Nov 2026Macquarie University
- • Specialising in AI and Web/App Development
- • Relevant coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Database Systems, Web Development, Software Engineering, AI Fundamentals
- • Active volunteer in the Macquarie University Buddy Program, mentoring new students
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
Jul 2022 – Jul 2023TAFE NSW
- • Built hands-on skills in HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL
- • Practical development projects including WordPress sites with SEO and hosting configuration