Ahmed Ismail

Software Developer Intern

IvyRead – AI English Learning Platform

Oct 2025 – Present

• Took ownership of backend development for an AI-powered English learning platform used by non-native speakers, working directly with the founder to ship production features.
• Led a 4-person intern team by organizing weekly sprint planning, establishing code review standards, and unblocking teammates to maintain consistent delivery.
• Built and maintained backend services using Python (Flask) and PostgreSQL to support large-scale curriculum ingestion and real-time user interactions.
• Implemented a text-to-speech reading assistant that synchronizes audio playback with on-screen text, improving accessibility for language learners.
• Integrated third-party authentication and social sharing to support secure access and user growth within the WeChat ecosystem.

Assistant Swimming Coach

Madison Aquatic Club (MAC)

2024 - Present

• Assisted the head swim coach in training sessions, ensuring a safe and productive environment for over 100 swimmers of varying skill levels.
• Organized team practices and facilitated warm-up drills to promote discipline and team cohesion.
• Monitored swimmers' progress, tracked performance metrics, and collaborated with the head coach to adjust training plans accordingly.

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Data Science

Certificate in Business (Finance Focus)

GPA: 3.56 • Expected Graduation: 2028

Posse Foundation

Full-Tuition Leadership Scholar

2024 - Present

Quantitative Trading Strategy

Machine Learning & Financial Analysis

Developed a long/short equity strategy using Random Forest and Ridge Regression models. Engineered features using Fama-French 5-factor risk decomposition and technical indicators (RSI, MACD), validating performance with Purged K-Fold cross-validation.

CourseCal

AI-Powered Academic Planner

Built a syllabus extraction tool using Google's Gemini API to parse PDFs and generate structured course schedules. Integrated a Python backend with a React/Vite frontend for seamless calendar management.

ResearchRizz.com

Data Engineering

Built ResearchRizz.com — an academic research discovery platform by engineering an end-to-end data pipeline that processed 6,000+ faculty profiles with adaptive web scraping, multi-API integration, and automated orchestration.

AI-Powered Financial Assistant

Document Analysis & Workflow Automation

Developed AI assistants that analyze financial documents, automate workflows, and make complex information more accessible through intelligent processing.