SAMEE RAUF

AI & Software Engineer

Innovating at the intersection of AI and software engineering to build scalable, intelligent solutions.

Tools & Technologies

My comprehensive skillset enables me to design, develop, and deploy end-to-end solutions across AI, full-stack development, and cloud infrastructure.

AI & Machine Learning

  • Generative AI: LangChain, GPT-4, Gemini API, RAG Systems
  • Machine Learning: Python, Scikit-Learn, Predictive Analytics
  • Data Processing: Qdrant, Vector Embeddings

Full-Stack Development

  • Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C++
  • Backend: Node.js, Express.js
  • Frontend: React.js, HTML5, CSS3
  • Databases: MySQL, Firebase, SQLite

Cloud & DevOps

  • Cloud: AWS (S3, Lambda), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Infrastructure & CI/CD: Progress Chef, Git, GitHub
  • Observability: Datadog

My Professional Journey

AI & Software Engineer

PMG, Dallas, TX

June 2024 – Present

  • Architected a predictive forecasting tool that integrates weather APIs, historical sales data, and LangChain to optimize multi-million dollar media budgets, delivering highly accurate financial insights to major QSR clients.
  • Engineered a scalable data ingestion system to replace a high-cost legacy platform, significantly reducing tech debt, improving data pipeline reliability, and achieving full system observability via comprehensive Datadog dashboards.
  • Drove engineering efficiency and improved internal team productivity by redesigning and refactoring multiple internal applications, focusing on enhancing the user experience (UX) and consolidating complex processes into intuitive, single-click workflows.

Security Researcher

CSUF (The Walt Disney Project)

August 2023 – May 2024

  • Engineered an innovative AI-driven automation system using an LLM within the GPT-4ALL ecosystem to generate and deploy reliable, audited system configurations, enhancing achieving a 35% reduction in management time.
  • Presented findings to Disney stakeholders.

Research Assistant

CSUF

May 2023 – July 2023

  • Trained a Random Forest Tree model using Python and SciKit-learn to classify student retention based on socioeconomic, macroeconomic, and academic factors, achieving 90% classification accuracy.
  • Presented research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.

Software Developer

CSUF (LA County Project)

July 2022 – February 2023

  • Architected and deployed a full-stack parking permit management system for LA County using React.js, Express.js, and SQLite.
  • Served over 1,000 users and streamlined the parking permit process.

Connected Portfolio

Explore a selection of projects demonstrating expertise in AI, full-stack development, and scalable solutions. Click on any project to view detailed insights and associated technologies.

Projects

Book Forum

NBA Statistics Platform

System Configuration Management

Core Technologies

React.js

Express.js

MySQL

Firebase

Large Language Models

Python

Progress Chef

Project Details

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Education

California State University Fullerton

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (GPA: 4.0)

Cypress College

Associate of Science, Biology (GPA: 3.7/4.0)

Fun Fact

Samee Rauf spinning a basketball

That's Me!

On a fourth-grade field trip, I met Nate “Big Easy” Lofton from the Harlem Globetrotters. That encounter sparked a passion for basketball that I’ve carried with me ever since.

Let's Connect

I'm excited about opportunities to collaborate on impactful projects. If you have a question or an idea, please don't hesitate to reach out.