Ali Haroon

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About

I'm a senior Computer Science student at CU Boulder (Math + Biochemistry minors) who builds production software across backend, data, and ML workflows. I enjoy turning complex systems into reliable products, from distributed infrastructure to end-to-end data pipelines.

Student & Software Engineer.

Senior at the University of Colorado Boulder

  • Phone: +7209396845
  • City: Boulder, USA
  • Class Standing: Senior
  • Graduation: May 2026
  • Degree: Bachelors
  • Citizenship: US Citizen

Skills

Comprehensive technical expertise across multiple programming languages, frameworks, and development tools, with hands-on experience in full-stack development and cloud technologies.

Languages

  • Python
  • Rust
  • C#
  • C++
  • Java
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • R

ML & Data

  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • Scikit-learn
  • pandas
  • NumPy
  • SciPy
  • Statsmodels
  • ETL Pipelines

Infrastructure

  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • AWS
  • Jenkins
  • Azure DevOps
  • CI/CD
  • PostgreSQL
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus

Quantitative

  • Statistical Modeling
  • Probability Theory
  • Bayesian Inference
  • Monte Carlo Methods
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Risk Management

Resume

Computer Science student at University of Colorado Boulder with hands-on experience in software development, full-stack web applications, and leadership in technology organizations.

Summary

Ali Haroon

Computer Science student with experience in full-stack development, AI systems, and technical leadership.

  • 720-939-6845
  • ali.haroon@colorado.edu
  • github.com/Ali-Haroon3
  • www.ali-haroon.com
  • US Citizen

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Expected May 2026

University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

GPA: 3.7

Relevant Coursework: Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Systems, Linear Algebra, Database Systems, Numerical Computation, Data Science and Statistics, Principles of Programming Languages, Software Development and Tools, Computer Graphics

Projects

Polymarket Weather Prediction

Rust, Python, NumPy, pandas, Scikit-learn, PostgreSQL

  • Built probabilistic forecasting system for weather derivatives, using Bayesian inference and calibrated models for trading decisions.
  • Developed Monte Carlo-based market-making and risk controls for bid-ask optimization and position sizing.
  • Implemented a scalable data pipeline over 500K+ NOAA records with feature engineering and hypothesis validation.

BlackjackTrainer

May 2025 - Present

Python, Flask, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, AWS

  • Built full-stack Flask web application with AI coaching system leveraging reinforcement learning and Monte Carlo tree search for optimal blackjack strategy in real-time gameplay
  • Implemented card counting practice modules with Hi-Lo and Hi-Opt systems and comprehensive performance analytics
  • Deployed on AWS App Runner with automated CI/CD pipeline and production WSGI server configuration

Lung Cancer Detection

Python, TensorFlow, Streamlit, PostgreSQL

  • Developed an end-to-end ML pipeline using ResNet50 and DenseNet121 for medical image classification.
  • Deployed a production web application with model monitoring based on AUC-ROC metrics.

Professional Experience

Software Development Intern

June 2025 - August 2025

Vantor, Westminster, CO

  • Engineered distributed infrastructure for 6 satellite ground station monitoring environments using Java and Kubernetes, reducing critical incident response time by 30%.
  • Built real-time observability dashboards using Grafana, Prometheus, and Java collectors across 35 production services.
  • Designed automated testing for 15+ Linux microservices and CI/CD workflows in Jenkins for reproducible deployments.
  • Implemented high-throughput RESTful APIs with Spring Boot handling 1K+ requests/minute.

Software Engineering Intern

May 2024 - July 2024

ReportsNow, Greenwood Village, CO

  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs with Entity Framework and SQL Server to handle 500+ daily analytics queries, achieving 150ms average response time while maintaining 99.5% uptime during internship period
  • Engineered full-stack business intelligence dashboard using C#, ASP.NET Core, and React that consolidated data from 125+ client systems, reducing report generation time by 40% (from 5 minutes to 3 minutes per report)
  • Implemented CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps and Docker, reducing deployment time from 2 hours to 30 minutes while collaborating in Agile/SCRUM teams to deliver testable and maintainable software

Data Management Research Assistant

July 2025 - Present

CUChange, Boulder, CO

  • Developed full-stack Django applications with PostgreSQL on GCP, handling 50K+ research records with automated data validation.
  • Built Python and REDCap API workflows for large-scale data cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering.
  • Designed migration/reporting pipelines that improved research data processing speed by 300%.

President

May 2024 - Present

Kappa Theta Pi Technology Fraternity, Boulder, CO

  • Led chapter growth from 30 to 96 members (220% growth) and strengthened technical programming.
  • Built a full-stack member portal with JavaScript, Node.js, and bcrypt authentication serving 70+ members.

Portfolio

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  • AI / ML
  • Full Stack
  • Quant

Polymarket Weather

Quant Forecasting

Polymarket Weather Prediction

Probabilistic weather derivative forecasting and market-making strategies using Bayesian and Monte Carlo methods.

Rust Python Scikit-learn PostgreSQL

BlackjackTrainer

AI Gaming

BlackjackTrainer

AI-powered blackjack training platform with reinforcement learning and card counting practice

Python Flask JavaScript AWS

Lung Cancer Detection

Medical AI

Lung Cancer Detection

End-to-end CNN-based image classification pipeline deployed as a production application with performance monitoring.

TensorFlow Python Streamlit PostgreSQL

Contact

Open to internships and full-time software engineering opportunities. The quickest way to reach me is by email or LinkedIn.

Location:

Boulder, CO

Call:

+1 7209396845

Email Me

Let’s build something great.

I usually respond within 24 hours. You can also find me on GitHub and LinkedIn for project collaboration and networking.