Samira Al Kassar

Designed and deployed a Python hospitality desktop application to securely manage client data, improving data security and access control by 87%. Developed and maintained web applications using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 across releases while adhering to coding standards. Led code reviews for junior contributors, identifying and resolving 20+ critical issues per quarter and enforcing IEEE-aligned best practices. Translated client requirements into structured use cases and technical specifications, reducing ambiguity and shortening development cycles. Mentored graduate students in research methodology and software development; three mentees co-authored IEEE publications. Contributed to agile sprint planning, delivered milestones on time, and created training decks and technical presentations using PowerPoint and Google Slides for workshops and stakeholder updates.

Designed and deployed a hospitality desktop application in Python to securely manage client data, improving data security and access control by 87%. Developed and maintained web applications using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, following coding standards across multiple releases. Led code reviews for junior contributors, identifying and resolving 20+ critical issues per quarter. Converted client requirements into structured use cases and technical specifications to reduce ambiguity and shorten development cycles. Mentored graduate students in research methodology and software development, enabling 3 mentees to co-author IEEE publications. Contributed to agile sprint planning, prepared technical presentations and training decks, and supported audit-ready documentation using collaboration tools.

Engineered and optimized routing and switching configurations using OSPF, EIGRP, and VLAN segmentation, improving router performance and network reliability by 25%. Implemented QoS policies to prioritize critical traffic and reduce latency for high-priority applications. Deployed and maintained software solutions compliant with coding standards and improved regression outcomes by enforcing automated testing protocols. Configured and troubleshot enterprise-grade routing and switching infrastructure, integrating automation tools to streamline operations and reduce manual overhead. Monitored network performance with Wireshark to identify and resolve bottlenecks before impacting end users. Documented network designs and security policies to support knowledge transfer and audit readiness using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.