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I'm Yahya Zaidi, a final-year Software Engineering student at Auckland University of Technology, focused on AI-driven, data-centric systems. I'm currently building the backend for an AI web crawler PoC, emphasizing iterative development and validation. I enjoy tackling back-end and data problems—from NLP, text processing, and topic clustering to secure protocols and IoT-powered apps. I've led Scrum Master duties on group projects, built a backend for an app, and designed an IoT calendar system with real-world sensors to detect human presence and interactions.…I'm Yahya Zaidi, a final-year Software Engineering student at Auckland University of Technology, focused on AI-driven, data-centric systems. I'm currently building the backend for an AI web crawler PoC, emphasizing iterative development and validation. I enjoy tackling back-end and data problems—from NLP, text processing, and topic clustering to secure protocols and IoT-powered apps. I've led Scrum Master duties on group projects, built a backend for an app, and designed an IoT calendar system with real-world sensors to detect human presence and interactions.

Yahya Zaidi

Back-End Developer, Web Developer, Developer, +2

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I'm Yahya Zaidi, a final-year Software Engineering student at Auckland University of Technology, focused on AI-driven, data-centric systems. I'm currently building the backend for an AI web crawler PoC, emphasizing iterative development and validation. I enjoy tackling back-end and data problems—from NLP, text processing, and topic clustering to secure protocols and IoT-powered apps. I've led Scrum Master duties on group projects, built a backend for an app, and designed an IoT calendar system with real-world sensors to detect human presence and interactions.…I'm Yahya Zaidi, a final-year Software Engineering student at Auckland University of Technology, focused on AI-driven, data-centric systems. I'm currently building the backend for an AI web crawler PoC, emphasizing iterative development and validation. I enjoy tackling back-end and data problems—from NLP, text processing, and topic clustering to secure protocols and IoT-powered apps. I've led Scrum Master duties on group projects, built a backend for an app, and designed an IoT calendar system with real-world sensors to detect human presence and interactions.

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I’m Yahya Zaidi, a final-year Software Engineering student at Auckland University of Technology, focused on AI-driven, data-centric systems. I’m currently building the backend for an AI web crawler PoC, emphasizing iterative development and validation.

I enjoy tackling back-end and data problems—from NLP, text processing, and topic clustering to secure protocols and IoT-powered apps. I’ve led Scrum Master duties on group projects, built a backend for an app, and designed an IoT calendar system with real-world sensors to detect human presence and interactions.

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Language

Javanese

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Work Experience

Software Engineer (AI Web Crawler Backend) at AppMySelf (Self-initiated project)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Designed and implemented text preprocessing pipelines and NLP-based feature extraction (e.g., keyword filtering, named entity recognition, semantic clustering) to extract meaningful information from large-scale unstructured text. Built the back-end for an AI web crawler PoC, focusing on iterative development, validation, and robust data handling. Implemented topic discovery and classification logic, and applied cryptographic techniques to improve security and integrity of data, including basic use of number theory, hashing, and authentication to evaluate cryptographic methods. Also designed secure protocols for LAN/WAN contexts and analyzed vulnerabilities to propose countermeasures. Emphasized low-power design and intuitive user experience.

Sales Representative at Samsung New Zealand (Millennium Retail kiosks)

November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023

Managed Samsung kiosks across Auckland, maintaining high product knowledge and achieving regular sales targets. Served Samsung devices, coordinated repairs with the repair centre, and built strong customer relationships to improve satisfaction and retention.

Door Salesman at SolarZero

November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021

Used communication and sales techniques to gauge customer interest, evaluated residents' roof and power consumption to determine solar panel suitability, and coordinated meetings with technicians to discuss installation.

Sales Representative at Millennium Retail / Samsung New Zealand

November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023

Regularly met daily sales targets, worked across multiple Samsung kiosks in Auckland, built strong customer relationships, and serviced Samsung devices; coordinated with Samsung Repair Centre for repairs when needed.