Maha A

Designed and developed a Samsung Android smartwatch app using Kotlin, creating UI/UX wireframes and implementing interaction flows; improved user engagement and usability scores during testing Engineered full-stack integration between smartwatch and web platform using Firebase (Realtime Database & Authentication), React.js, and Python to securely collect and process biometric and behavioral data; achieved ~95% data synchronization accuracy Built a scalable web-based analytics dashboard and admin portal leveraging React, RESTful APIs, and data processing pipelines in Python to identify patterns of implicit bias; enabled evaluators to analyze 1000+ data points per user session

Software & Hardware Integration Engineer (Capstone Project) - MetPlus

(2026-08 - 2026-04)

• Designed and developed a Samsung Android smartwatch app using Kotlin, creating UI/UX wireframes and implementing interaction flows; improved user engagement and usability scores during testing
• Engineered full-stack integration between smartwatch and web platform using Firebase (Realtime Database & Authentication), React.js, and Python to securely collect and process biometric and behavioral data; achieved ~95% data synchronization accuracy
• Built a scalable web-based analytics dashboard and admin portal leveraging React, RESTful APIs, and data processing pipelines in Python to identify patterns of implicit bias; enabled evaluators to analyze 1000+ data points per user session

Cybersecurity Analyst Trainee & Program Ambassador - Women in Cloud @ Microsoft

(2025-07)

• Completed the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, applying threat detection, vulnerability assessment, identity & access management (IAM), and compliance (SCI) concepts through hands-on labs; improved incident identification accuracy in simulated security scenarios.
• Led onboarding initiatives as Program Ambassador, mentoring 50+ participants and streamlining program adoption processes; improving engagement and completion rates iOS Developer & Project Manager - Apple Developer Academy

(2024-08 - 2025-06)

• Led a cross-functional team of 5+ developers to design and deliver Masjidi, a community iOS app using Swift, Firebase, MapKit, and Core Location; streamlined event discovery and increased user engagement of youth in religious community
• Architected and implemented mobile features including real-time data sync, geolocation-based search, and intuitive UI/UX workflows; reduced event search time and improved retention through optimized navigation and performance.
• Developed an interactive command-line game ("Guess Who – Mentor Edition") using OOP in Swift, driving team collaboration and participation; increased session engagement while strengthening agile team dynamics.

Hackathon Winner (Best Beginner) – Developer (Teddy Tech) - Hack Dearborn 1

(2022-10 - 2022-10)

• Developed a conversational AI support tool using Google Dialogflow in a 24-hour hackathon, implementing NLP intent recognition and empathetic interaction flows for hospitalized children; won Best Beginner Prize
• Presented the solution at Google's International Women's Day Summit, clearly communicating technical architecture and user impact

Library Page - Henry Ford Centennial

(2022-03 - 2024-09)

Assisted patrons with computer and printing/faxing services while managing circulation tasks, registering new patrons, and updating patron information within the library system. Answering technical questions and ensure access to library resources

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Science - University of Michigan-Dearborn (2026-05)