Areej Mahmoud

Available to hire

Skills

Experience Level

Python
Expert
Java
Expert
SQL
Expert
GitHub
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
MySQL
Expert
WordPress
Expert
CSS
Expert
C
Expert
Selenium
Expert
Power BI
Expert
Jira
Expert
C++
Expert
Docker
Expert
Spring
Expert
C#
Expert
Tableau
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
React Native
Intermediate
SharePoint
Intermediate
Azure
Intermediate
Kubernetes
Intermediate
GitHub Copilot
Intermediate
Ruby
Intermediate
XML
Intermediate
Racket
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Web Developer - Wordpress at Carleton University
March 1, 2025 - Present
Redesigned and expanded a WordPress site from a single landing page into a fully structured multi-page platform, improving SEO performance, accessibility compliance, and overall user experience. Designed an accessible, mobile-responsive WordPress website for a climate change and youth mental health course, using Elementor and plugins to enhance user experience and SEO performance.
Engineering Tutor at Elsie MacGill Learning Center – Carleton University
April 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Tutored first-year engineering students in Mathematics, Physics, and Programming, offering personalized study strategies and exam preparation techniques that significantly improved student understanding and performance.
Teaching Assistant - Operating Systems Course at Carleton University
December 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Guided students in C/C++ assignments, supporting development of a Linux Kernel OS Simulator and boosting lab productivity. Proctored exams, graded assignments and group projects, and provided constructive feedback to enhance student learning and performance.
Student Engineer - Co-op at Environment and Climate Change Canada
August 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Developed a VBA module to export data from MS Access to JSON, streamlining data transfer and ensuring compatibility with reporting systems, while also creating a macro to parse JSON data and populate reporting tables. Migrated data analysis tools from MS Excel to Power BI and produced visually compelling reports, improving data interpretation for stakeholders.
Teaching Assistant - Computation and Programming at Carleton University
April 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Supervised Python programming labs and provided individualized guidance to students. Proctored exams and assisted with administrative tasks to ensure smooth course operations.
Test Developer Co-op at D2L Corporation
August 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Conducted manual and exploratory testing on the Brightspace LMS, documenting UI issues and improvements. Led WCAG 2.2 accessibility compliance testing and designed automated tests using Playwright to enhance test efficiency and reduce post-release bugs.
PEER-ASSISTED Study Session Facilitator at Center for Student Academic Support
April 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Facilitated weekly MATH1004 (Calculus for Engineers) workshops using interactive activities and worksheets to boost engagement and improve course outcomes.
Applied Project - Automated Testing for an Autonomous Helicopter at Carleton University / NRC (National Research Council Canada)
April 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Developed an AI-driven testing framework using Cadmium and Python to perform black-box integration testing on DEVS models, leveraging ChatGPT for automated test case generation to ensure comprehensive validation of NRC's autonomous helicopter supervisory controller.
Applied Project - MINI SHOPIFY WEB APP at Carleton University
December 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Developed and deployed a Java Spring Boot mini Shopify platform on Microsoft Azure, utilizing GitHub Actions for CI/CD, with dynamic product management, secure merchant login, and real-time SPA updates for an optimized user experience.
Applied Project - Elevator Real-Time System Simulator at Carleton University
April 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Designed and implemented a Java-based real-time elevator system simulator that efficiently handled floor requests and scheduling via RPC over UDP, featuring a Swing-based GUI with the Observer Pattern to provide real-time subsystem visualization.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Software Engineering at Carleton University
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025

Qualifications

Marie Clay Memorial Award
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Faculty of Eng. Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
2021 Entrance Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    paper Mochi4thePlanet Website

    URL-> https://www.twine.net/signin

    • Redesigned and updated the Mochi4thePlanet website using Wordpress and Elementor. Created custom pages based on a proposed mock site and brand identity.
    • Enhanced SEO using the Yoast SEO plugin.
    • Conducted Accessibility Testing.
    paper Luna Moth Circle Website

    URL -> https://www.twine.net/signin

    Designed, tested and launched a WordPress website for a Climate Change and Youth Mental Health Micro-credential course at Carleton University. Utilized Elementor and Mailpoet to design pages and set up a newsletter.

    • Enhanced SEO using the Yoast SEO plugin.
    • Conducted Accessibility Testing.