Ali Mustafa

Software Engineer

Studying CS at Queens College. I like building full-stack web apps and practical tools. I don’t know everything yet, But I love to keep learning.

Ali Mustafa
About Me

I lift, I watch anime, I talk, and I eat — a lot. Being a foodie, I’m always down to try a new cuisine, and I approach coding the same way, every language and framework is like a new dish on the menu. Some are comfort food, some are an acquired taste, but I want to try it all until I find my favorites. For me, it’s all about enjoying the process and building skills that feel human and real.

Education

Queens College, City University of New York
B.S. in Computer Science Expected May 2026
APIA ScholarFreda Stern Johnson Scholar
Leadership & Activities
  • Event Manager, Student Union, New York, NY — Sep 2024 – Present
  • Event Manager, Code for All QC, New York, NY — Sep 2023 – Sep 2025
  • ISACA Cyber Security Club @ Queens College — Sep 2024 – Present
  • South Asian Student Association (SASA) — Sep 2023 – Present

Skills

Languages & Frameworks
PythonTypeScriptReactExpress
Data & Tools
MySQLFirebaseTableauPower BIPandasPySpark

Experience

BlackstoneSoftware Engineer Intern — Launch Pad
New York, NYJun 2025 – Aug 2025
  • Optimized website flows; boosted acquisition & engagement by ~70%.
  • Built CRM solutions for lead gen, tracking & follow-ups.
  • Integrated analytics for behavior, retention & conversion insights.
Everest AssociatesFinancial Data Intern
Jersey City, NJJul 2024 – Sep 2024
  • Processed/validated 1,000+ financial records for monthly closes.
  • Prepared audit packages; cut retrieval time by ~30%.
  • Automated Excel workflows; reduced manual work by ~25%.
StudentsWhoCodeSoftware Engineer Intern
New York, NYJun 2023 – Sep 2023
  • Built a Python course; improved student proficiency by ~40%.
  • Streamlined backend collaboration; shipped 2–3 weeks faster.
  • Deployed interactive modules; +20% website traffic.

Projects

MunchMatesVisit
SwiftUI, Firebase

Tinder-style restaurant discovery with real-time auth/data. Managed 120+ pre-launch waitlist; shipped MVP for feedback.

MedChainVisit
Python, Flask, React, Next.js

Hackathon full-stack app: patient records on individualized blockchains for immutable, real-time access & transparency.