Computer Science / Business Graduate WELCOME TO MY PORTFOLIO!
About Me
Hey everyone! My name is Hussnain Saleem, but most people just call me Huss. I’m someone who loves a good adventure, I’m always down to try something at least once. But let’s shift gears from the fun stuff to the professional side.
I recently graduated from the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. While school wasn’t always my favorite thing, I truly gained a lot from the experience, especially connecting with like-minded people who helped me grow both as a coder and as a person. Before that, I earned my Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Middlesex College. (So if there are any FinTech folks out there, hit me up!) That mix of business and tech has shaped the way I approach problem-solving, helping me thrive at the intersection of logic and creativity.
When it comes to the technical side of things, I love writing code, building websites, and creating visual projects,one of my favorites was developing a VR escape room game in Unity. But creativity doesn’t stop at tech. I’m also passionate about videography, photography, social media, and making fun content that brings people joy. I really enjoy working with others, making people laugh, and doing my part to make the world feel a little lighter.
Professionally, I started out in sales and management while pursuing my business degree. I spent several years at Verizon, where I worked as a Team Lead Manager and Wireless Specialist. I handled everything from sales and inventory to coordinating with district stores and leading team meetings. But after a conversation with my aunt (shoutout to her), I pivoted into Computer Science, and that’s when things started clicking. I was curious about how things like the internet and social media actually worked, and CS opened that door.
Since then, I’ve had a variety of experiences: I worked as a Software Engineering Intern at AMT ERP, where I helped streamline product data for manufacturing clients and collaborated with cross-functional teams (thanks to my Urdu/Hindi skills, I also helped bridge communication with outsourced teams). More recently, I’ve been doing freelance web development for local businesses, like a café website I just launched, and I may soon build a site for an ERP company I might intern with called Dynalogics.
Right now, I’m exploring what fits me best. I’m especially drawn to software development and UX/UI design, since both let me combine creativity with problem-solving. Long-term, I aspire to give back in a meaningful way, by building schools and mosques for underprivileged communities. I’m passionate about storytelling through videography, and I hope my work inspires others to dream big, stay kind, and give back.
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Graduated: May 2025
GPA: 3.4 / 4.0
Relevant Courses
Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms
Operating Systems
Database System Design & Management
Computer Organization and Architecture
Principles of Operating Systems
Foundations of Computer Science I
Foundations of Computer Science II
Programming Language Concepts
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Introduction to Data Science
Machine Learning
Android Application Development
Design in Software Engineering (Capstone)
Computer Science Project (Capstone)
Introduction to Website Development
Building Web Applications
Designing the User Experience
Discovering User Needs for UX
Usability and Measuring UX
Visual Storytelling and Graphic Media
Data Visualization
E-Commerce Technology
Capstone Highlight: For my senior capstone, I worked on the IXR Pedestrian Simulation, a VR project using KATVR to simulate natural walking through a smart city environment. I contributed to avatar integration, player movement, immersive first-person design, and Unity-based development. Our project placed 3rd overall during NJIT’s Capstone Day presentations.
Middlesex College
Associate in Business Administration
Graduated: August 2022
GPA: 3.8 / 4.0
Relevant Courses
Introduction to Computer Science using Java
Introduction to Computer Science using C++
Computer Applications and Systems
English Composition I
English Composition II
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Introduction to Psychology
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Business Organization and Management
Business Law I
Marketing I
Business Statistics
Pre-Calculus
Principles of Economics I (Macroeconomics)
Principles of Economics II (Microeconomics)
Achievments: Graduated with High Honors
Experience
Freelance Frontend Developer
April 2025 - Present
Designed and built responsive websites for local businesses, combining clean UI design with modern front-end development practices.
Conducted client discovery sessions, led UX research, and translated ideas into wireframes and interactive mockups using Figma and Adobe XD.
Developed front-end interfaces using HTML, Tailwind CSS, and JavaScript with a strong focus on usability, mobile optimization, and accessibility.
Projects Include:
Master Clips Barber Shop – A clean, image-driven gallery site with client reviews and booking call-to-action.
Bonjour Montclair Café – A multi-page restaurant website with a dynamic menu, integrated map, and contact features.
Food Finder (Personal Project) – A swipe-based Android app that helps users discover nearby restaurants through a custom UI and Google Maps integration.
Collaborated with clients on feedback sessions, implemented SEO best practices, and deployed projects.
Patient Transporter
September 2022 - Present
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Coordinate with the nursing staff and patient care team to safely transport on average 20+ patients promptly throughout an eight-hour shift.
Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and crisis management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in high-stress environments.
Utilize Epic Systems (EHR) software to access patient records, retrieve transport orders, and communicate with nurses for seamless coordination.
Software Developer Co-op
September 2024 - May 2025
Dynalogics LLC
Developed and tested new ERP modules using Python for business logic and SQL for data management, resulting in a 25% decrease in processing load for critical operations.
Implemented intuitive front-end features using React and collaborated with UI/UX designers via Figma to translate prototypes into polished interfaces, improving user engagement by 20%
Collaborated with UI/UX designers on Figma and with back-end developers via Git to deliver new ERP features every two weeks, ensuring a cohesive user experience and timely fulfillment of stakeholder requirements
Contributed to the development of enterprise ERP modules used by small-to-medium-sized businesses across finance, inventory, payroll, and CRM.
Built and maintained front-end features using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and worked closely with senior developers to ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design.
Collaborated on API integration and backend logic for real-time data flows between ERP modules using RESTful services and SQL-based databases.
Software Engineer Intern
May 2023 - August 2024
AMT ERP
Partnered directly with the CEO and cross-functional teams to align software development with client objectives, delivering solutions that exceeded expectations and strengthened client relationships.
Developed efficient software workflows and implemented secure configurations for ERP modules, improving data integrity and reducing redundancies data entry by 30%, accelerating product launch timelines.
Conducted data analysis to identify trends and support strategic decision-making.
Team Lead Manager / Wireless Specialist
September 2018 - June 2021
Verizon Wireless
Achieved 110%+ of district sales targets consistently, leading district sales multiple times witih the year and setting high performance benchmark.
Collaborated with different stores and management to help support their store operation, training, bolster sales, and enabled seamless inventory transfers among stores.
Facilitated meetings with senior leadership for sales strategies and marketing initiatives.
Projects
Bonjour Montclair Café
A responsive multi-page website built for a local French café. Designed to reflect the café’s cozy ambiance and modern charm, featuring a dynamic menu, photo gallery, contact form, and integrated map for visitors.
A swipe-based Android app designed to help users discover nearby restaurants and meal ideas. Built with an intuitive card interface and integrated Google Maps, Food Finder simplifies food decision-making with location-based suggestions, filtering, and personalized recommendations.
Tools: Android Studio, Kotlin, Firebase, Google Maps API, Google Places API
Role: API Integration, Front-End Designer, Back-End Development
A VR simulation built with Unity and KATVR that allows users to experience realistic pedestrian movement in a virtual city environment. Developed as part of a senior capstone project focused on immersive first-person design, character animations, and interactive scenarios.
A modern, gallery-focused website built for a local barbershop to showcase haircut styles and attract new clients. Features include a visually rich gallery, integrated customer reviews, and a mobile-optimized layout.
A real-time stock tracking web app that scrapes Yahoo Finance for the most active stocks every 3 minutes and presents sortable data in a clean UI. Built with a Python back end for scraping and MongoDB for persistent storage, the front end features an interactive PHP/HTML interface for dynamic user engagement.
A data analysis and visualization project aimed at uncovering trends and patterns in salary data. The project involved cleaning and preprocessing raw datasets, conducting exploratory data analysis (EDA), and using visual storytelling to communicate insights clearly and effectively.
A mobile UX case study and prototype aimed at helping college students cook healthy meals using available ingredients while accommodating dietary restrictions. I led wireframing and visual design in Figma, contributing to the user research, journey mapping, and UI structure.
A discrete-event simulation program that manages airport traffic with priority-based queuing. Landing planes have higher priority over departures, with logic to reroute if landing capacity is full. The simulation tracks plane wait times, rerouted flights, and service statistics to evaluate airport efficiency.
A data science project exploring U.S. infant mortality trends using real-world public health data. Cleaned, analyzed, and visualized key statistics including death rates, live births, and demographic patterns.
Tools: Python, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib
Role: Data Cleaning, Visualization, and Statistical Analysis
Analyzed global life expectancy trends in relation to population growth using historical data. Cleaned and visualized datasets to uncover how factors such as GDP, birth rate, and region affect life expectancy over time. Also compared different learning models and discussed the pros and cons for what model was best for the dataset
Tools: Python, Pandas, Seaborn, Matplotlib
Role: Data Analysis, Visualization, Preprocessing, and Interpretation
