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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

JavaPythonJavaScriptTypeScriptSQLHTML/CSS

Frameworks

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSNode.js

Backend & DB

SupabasePostgreSQLREST APIsNode.js

DevOps & Tools

GitGitHub ActionsVercelPostmanWordPress

Testing & QA

VitestPlaywrightTest-Driven DevelopmentE2E Testing

CS Fundamentals

Data Structures & AlgorithmsOOPSoftware Design Patterns

Projects

Syllabus Sync

Dec 2025 – Present

Next.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 – Present

Python · 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

Oct 2023 – Dec 2024
  • 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

May 2025 – Present
  • 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

Dec 2024 – May 2025
  • 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 2026

Macquarie 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 2023

TAFE NSW

  • Built hands-on skills in HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL
  • Practical development projects including WordPress sites with SEO and hosting configuration