I'm an Information Technology student at Florida International University passionate about the intersection of technology and design. I enjoy creating user-centered digital experiences by combining full-stack development with thoughtful UX principles. My interests include web development, UX engineering, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, and I'm always exploring new ways to build technology that is both functional and intuitive.
π Repository A full-stack IT onboarding and offboarding platform designed to streamline employee lifecycle management. The platform centralizes access requests, equipment tracking, and onboarding workflows while implementing role-based access control (RBAC) to improve security, efficiency, and user experience. Achieved a 93% task completion rate and a 90% System Usability Scale (SUS) score during usability testing, demonstrating strong user effectiveness and overall satisfaction.
Tech: React, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Git
π Repository A full-featured travel community platform where users can share travel experiences, discover destinations, and engage with other travelers. Built with complete CRUD functionality, interactive commenting and upvoting, search and filtering, responsive design, and customizable themes to create a seamless social experience.
Tech: React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Local Storage
π Repository A responsive website developed for Florida International University's Human-Computer Interaction Lab to showcase research, projects, publications, and team members. Focused on creating an accessible, modern user experience while improving navigation and highlighting the lab's research initiatives.
Tech: React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Git
- AWS Cloud
- Security+
- Full-stack development
- Baking
- Photography
- Video editing
- Drawing
- π Information Technology student in the Honors College at Florida International University
- π AI/ML Fellow through Break Through Tech at Cornell Tech, collaborating on industry-focused projects while developing skills in machine learning, problem-solving, and technical communication
- π» Completed CodePath Web Development curriculum (WEB101βWEB103), gaining hands-on experience building responsive web applications with modern development tools and frameworks
- β Dean's List Recipient
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainabakhtar-it/
- Email: zainabakhtar.tech@gmail.com
