About Mostafa
With a Master's in Engineering from the University of Birmingham and an Advanced Diploma in Computer Programming & Analysis from Seneca Polytechnic, I bring a unique blend of analytical thinking and creative problem-solving to software development. My engineering background gives me a systematic approach to building robust, scalable applications.
M.Eng + Adv. Diploma
Education
University of Birmingham & Seneca Polytechnic
5× Honor List
Academic Honors
President's Honor List + Research Selection
20+
Projects Portfolio
Full-stack, mobile, ML & system programming
Web Developer
Professional Experience
Questrade Financial Inc. (Sep-Dec 2024)
My Journey
🎓 Engineering Foundation & Research Excellence
I earned my Master's in Engineering from the University of Birmingham (UK), where my thesis focused on Earth Boundary Layer simulation in wind tunnels. During my studies, my research work was selected by the faculty of the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering and I received a bursary from Birmingham Center for Railway Systems Engineering and Integration. This research required me to work with big data excavated by probes to verify simulated wind patterns and that's when my interest in programming first sparked.
🏆 Engineering Competitions & Innovation
My engineering journey was marked by competitive success. I achieved First and Third place in the National Competition of Spaghetti Structures in two consecutive years, designing and building bridges with spaghetti while maintaining the heaviest loads. These competitions taught me the importance of optimization, structural integrity, and innovative problem-solving under constraints—principles I now apply to software architecture.
🌍 The Career Transition
When I moved to Canada, I saw it as a perfect opportunity for both personal and professional transformation. Although I was fortunate to secure a Project Engineer position at Aldani Master Group within my first month, I realized my true passion lay in software development. After 8 months, I made the bold decision to enroll in the Computer Programming & Analysis program at Seneca Polytechnic.
🎯 Academic Excellence in Programming
At Seneca, I maintained exceptional academic performance, earning the honor of being on the President's Honor List 5 times. This achievement reflects my dedication to mastering new technologies while successfully transitioning from engineering to software development. I'm set to graduate in September 2025.
💼 Professional Software Development
My development journey began in 2020 as a Frontend Web Developer at Luna Company, where I worked with an entrepreneurial team to design and implement a web application integrated with third-party software. In 2024, I secured a Web Developer Intern position at Questrade Financial Group (September–December 2024), where I collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize corporate websites and delivered end-to-end production systems, improving functionality and UI consistency across multiple platforms.
Technical Expertise
Programming Languages
Machine Learning & AI
Automation & Workflows
Frontend Development
Backend Development
Cloud & DevOps
Databases
QA & Testing
Development Tools
What Drives Me
🧩 Problem-Solving Mindset
Every challenge is a puzzle waiting to be solved. I approach each problem systematically, breaking it down into manageable pieces and finding elegant solutions through code.
🚀 Continuous Learning
Technology evolves rapidly, and I embrace lifelong learning. From my engineering roots to mastering new programming paradigms, I'm always expanding my knowledge and skills.
🛠️ Engineering Excellence
My engineering background instilled in me a appreciation for precision, efficiency, and robust solutions. I apply these principles to every line of code I write.
🌍 Real-World Impact
I'm passionate about creating applications that solve real problems and make people's lives easier, more productive, or more enjoyable.
Let's Build Something Amazing Together
I'm always excited to work on new challenges and collaborate with fellow developers, entrepreneurs, and organizations who are passionate about creating innovative solutions.