Hi, my name is
Ahmed Hani Yousef
Software Engineer
Recent Computer Science graduate passionate about building impactful software solutions. I love creating full-stack applications and solving complex problems with clean, efficient code.
About Me
I'm a Computer Science graduate from Lake Forest College with a 3.95 GPA, passionate about building software that makes a real impact. From full-stack web applications to game AI systems, I love tackling complex challenges with clean, efficient code.
My experience spans cybersecurity, web development, and AI — I've worked on everything from securing 2000+ college accounts to building a campus platform used by 30% of students. I'm seeking opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and grow as a software engineer.
Featured Projects
Here are some of the projects I've worked on. Each one represents a unique challenge and learning experience.
Boomer - Live Campus Platform
- •Led development, production, and deployment of a fully functional campus platform used by 30% of students
- •Won 1st Place in Entrepreneurship Venture Design Challenge 2024
- •Won 3rd Place at Planet Forest Hackathon at Lake Forest College 2025
Game AI: Navigation Systems
- •Developed Python/C++ behavior-tree AI achieving <0.01s reaction times
- •Outperformed human navigation by 85%
- •Optimized A* pathfinding, reducing computation overhead by 80% on large maps
Canon Recruiting
- •Commercial website for a recruiting firm
- •Built with modern design principles
- •Focused on user experience and performance
Scissor Films Studio
- •Commercial website for a film production studio
- •Managed all technical operations
- •Improved system uptime to 99% as IT System Administrator
James Marquardt Portfolio
- •WordPress portfolio website with custom styling and optimizations for a professional client
HAMOC - Audio Archive
- •Rebuilt key site components for the Haitian American Museum of Chicago
- •Improved load times by 35% and increased visitor engagement by 25%
- •Focused on the audio archive section
Guitar Helper Assistant
- •AI-powered guitar learning assistant
- •Uses voice recognition for chord and song practice
- •Integrates with OpenAI API for intelligent responses
Skills & Technologies
Technologies and tools I work with to bring ideas to life.
Languages
Web Development
Tools & Cloud
Experience & Education
My journey in computer science and software development.
Programming Intern
Lake Forest College
Developed internal tools and improved accessibility compliance workflows.
- •Created WCAG compliance scripts that flagged violations with 95% accuracy
- •Built Python automation tools reducing manual data-processing time by 40%
CyberSecurity Intern
Lake Forest College
Conducted threat analysis and security monitoring across college infrastructure.
- •Managed security for Microsoft 365 and Azure across 2000+ college accounts
- •Automated Nessus and Defender reporting, decreasing review time by 25%
Cloud Networking Specialist
Habitat For Humanity
Streamlined workflows and technical operations for volunteer teams.
- •Increased operational efficiency by 15% through workflow optimization
Website Developer
Haitian American Museum of Chicago
Rebuilt key site components and optimized the audio archive section.
- •Improved load times by 35% and visitor engagement by 25%
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Lake Forest College
GPA: 3.95. Focused on software engineering, AI, and systems programming.
- •Coursework: AI, Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Systems, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Cryptography
- •1st Place - Entrepreneurship Venture Design Challenge 2024
- •1st Place - Public Policy Challenge 2023
- •3rd Place - Planet Forest Hackathon 2025 (Boomer)
- •President, Arab Student Association 2024/2025 - Led restructuring, grew community to 50+ members
IT System Administrator
Scissor Films Studio
Managed all technical operations for a remote studio environment.
- •Improved system uptime to 99%
- •Set up hardware/software environments supporting 30% more concurrent workloads
Diploma, Computer Science
Luminus Technical University College
Intensive 6-month program gaining hands-on experience building full-stack applications with Node.js and various front-end frameworks.
- •Led a team developing a Netflix-like streaming platform with user features: comments, ratings, and viewing history
- •Enhanced project management and full-stack development skills
International Baccalaureate, Scientific
UWC Changshu China
International Baccalaureate program focused on scientific studies.
Get In Touch
I'm currently looking for new opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!