Hi, I'm Ahmed Ismail — a Computer Science and Data Science student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, pursuing a Certificate in Business (Finance Focus). Graduating in 2028, I'm passionate about building intelligent systems that combine data, AI, and financial insights to have a real-world impact.
Recently, I've been working on projects ranging from IvyRead, where I led backend development for an AI English learning platform, to ResearchRizz.com, a tool connecting researchers through large-scale data pipelines. I've also explored quantitative finance, engineering machine learning models to predict stock market returns. I enjoy the challenge of taking an idea—whether in ed-tech or fintech—and turning it into a scalable, full-stack solution.
I'm fortunate to be a Posse Foundation Full-Tuition Leadership Scholar, and I recently served as a Technical Team Lead for a group of interns at IvyRead. I see leadership as a balance of listening, learning, and empowering others. Whether managing a development sprint or coaching swimmers in the pool, I'm driven by the desire to build supportive communities and impactful tools.
Outside of coding, I've spent much of my life in the pool. I've been a competitive swimmer for years, and I am also a swimming coach — something that has shaped how I approach teamwork and discipline. Coaching, much like tech leadership, is about finding the right way to motivate, problem-solve, and help others reach their potential.