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TigerType
Web-based typing competition platform for Princeton with live races, CAS auth, analytics, and private lobbies.
ReactNode.jsExpress.jsPostgreSQLWebSocketsFull-stack
Hey, I'm Ammaar Alam
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I'm a computer science student at Princeton building tools that make complex systems feel effortless. From AI campus copilots to smart automation for student life, I gravitate toward problems where latency, reliability, and polish all matter.
Outside the terminal I chase new frameworks, contribute to open source, and capture campus life through photography. Always learning, always shipping.
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first offer of the season 😩
guess im going to SF this summer? 👀
resilience :|
never before in this industry has the penalty for being average been so severe, but never had the reward for being extraordinary been so extreme
new site yayy
am keeping the old one up as well; just like seeing the difference between a year of learning hehe
Featured Projects
TigerType
Web-based typing competition platform for Princeton with live races, CAS auth, analytics, and private lobbies.
launch ↗Online WebChat
Real-time chat app with secure rooms, Socket.IO transport, and persistent history.
launch ↗IoT Smart Door System
Arduino Nano ESP32 door controller with web and Bluetooth automation for dorm rooms.
launch ↗Skills
Programming LanguagesJava
Programming LanguagesC++
Programming LanguagesPython
Programming LanguagesC
Programming LanguagesR
Programming LanguagesAssembly
Web DevelopmentFlask
Web DevelopmentNode.js
Web DevelopmentMongoDB
Web DevelopmentDocker
DevOpsGit
DevOpsUNIX/Linux
DevOpsGitHub Actions
DevOpsTerraform
DevOpsAnsible
DevOpsGoogle Cloud Platform
DevOpsArduino & ESP32
Frontend DevelopmentHTML/CSS
Frontend DevelopmentJavaScript
Frontend DevelopmentReact
Programming LanguagesJava
Programming LanguagesC++
Programming LanguagesPython
Programming LanguagesC
Programming LanguagesR
Programming LanguagesAssembly
Web DevelopmentFlask
Web DevelopmentNode.js
Web DevelopmentMongoDB
Web DevelopmentDocker
DevOpsGit
DevOpsUNIX/Linux
DevOpsGitHub Actions
DevOpsTerraform
DevOpsAnsible
DevOpsGoogle Cloud Platform
DevOpsArduino & ESP32
Frontend DevelopmentHTML/CSS
Frontend DevelopmentJavaScript
Frontend DevelopmentReact
Projects
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Operationalweb
Online WebChat
Real-time chat app with secure rooms, Socket.IO transport, and persistent history.
JavaScriptNode.jsSocket.IOExpress.jsWebSockets
Operationalsystems
IoT Smart Door System
Arduino Nano ESP32 door controller with web and Bluetooth automation for dorm rooms.
ArduinoC++IoTMobileSystems
TigerType
OperationalTigerType brings MonkeyType-style races to the Princeton community with CAS integration, practice modes, private lobbies, real-time WebSocket tracking, and in-depth analytics for WPM, accuracy, and error rates.
ReactNode.jsExpress.jsPostgreSQLWebSocketsFull-stack
Pokémon Quiz
CompletedA fast Pokémon trivia experience with generation filters, fuzzy suggestions, streak tracking, and optional silhouette mode built on Next.js and Tailwind.
Next.jsTypeScriptReactTailwind CSSPokeAPI
Instagram Follower Analyzer
CompletedWeb dashboard that ingests Instagram follower/following exports, runs a custom C analyzer, and surfaces non-mutual connections with a React + Flask front end.
CPythonReactFlask
Online WebChat
OperationalA multi-room chat experience with Socket.IO WebSockets, room passwords, persistent storage, and live user presence that also powers the demo embedded on this site.
JavaScriptNode.jsSocket.IOExpress.jsWebSockets
IoT Smart Door System
OperationalHardware + software stack that drives a dorm room door via Arduino Nano ESP32, L298N motor driver, and DC motor with real-time web dashboard, Bluetooth fallback, and status telemetry.
ArduinoC++IoTMobileSystems
Princeton AI Campus Assistant (Tay)
OperationalCampus-wide AI concierge that answers student questions using geospatial data, optimized email parsing, and a Python + JavaScript stack backed by MongoDB.
PythonJavaScriptGoogle APIAI/MLMongoDB
TigerMatch (Formerly TigerLink)
On HoldQuestionnaire-driven matching experience with user profiles, crush reveals, photo uploads, mock CAS authentication, and end-to-end encrypted messaging built on React, Node, and PostgreSQL.
ReactTypeScriptNode.jsExpress.jsPostgreSQLCASE2E EncryptionFull-stack
GamePigeon AI Solver
On HoldTooling for WordHunt, darts, and anagrams that mirrors iPhone gameplay, performs OCR, and drives actions with PPO-trained agents and PyTorch vision models.
PythonPyTorchOpenCVPPOOCRAI/ML
Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms
CompletedComprehensive repository of Princeton COS 226 assignments covering percolation simulation, kd-tree nearest search, WordNet processing, seam carving, and other algorithmic analyses in Java.
JavaAlgorithmsData StructuresMachine Learning
Physics Kinematics Solver
CompletedDesktop Java application that guides students through kinematics problems with visual aids, solving for time, displacement, and velocity across multiple scenarios.
JavaGUIPhysicsEducation
MAT-201 Grade Calculator
AbandonedLegacy calculator that estimated MAT-201 outcomes using Java and JavaScript routines; kept for archival purposes though the project is no longer supported.
JavaJavaScriptGrading
skills snapshot
technical skills
Programming Languages
- JavaAdvanced · 97%
- C++Advanced · 90%
- PythonAdvanced · 93%
- CAdvanced · 80%
- RProficient · 65%
- AssemblyBeginner · 30%
Web Development
- FlaskProficient · 65%
- Node.jsProficient · 60%
- MongoDBProficient · 60%
- DockerBeginner · 40%
DevOps
- GitAdvanced · 80%
- UNIX/LinuxAdvanced · 85%
- GitHub ActionsAdvanced · 91%
- TerraformProficient · 60%
- AnsibleProficient · 60%
- Google Cloud PlatformProficient · 55%
- Arduino & ESP32Proficient · 50%
Frontend Development
- HTML/CSSProficient · 77%
- JavaScriptAdvanced · 80%
- ReactAdvanced · 85%
experience
experience & roles
timeline of all my relevant professional experiences and campus involvement
Tiger Ops Senior Developer
@TigerApps- Lead reliability and AI delivery across campus apps as part of Tiger Ops
- Built a campus AI assistant with MongoDB ingestion, retrieval tooling, and Google Places MCP integration
- Standardized one-click CI/CD via reusable GitHub Actions and centralized telemetry
CI/CDAWSGitHub ActionsMCP Servers
Software Engineering Intern
@Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG)- Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployments on GCP using Terraform and Ansible
- Maintained CI/CD pipelines to keep configuration consistent across teams
- Documented developer platform best practices
GCPCI/CDTerraformAnsible
Junior Software Developer
@TigerApps- Launched an AI campus assistant handling 450+ DAU and 1,500+ total conversations
- Added Google Places Nearby API support for location-aware queries
- Optimized email processing with hybrid search and improved listserv support
PythonMongoDBJavaScriptAI/MLWeb Development
Digital Learning Lab Specialist
@McGraw Center- Support 15+ students weekly with hardware and software troubleshooting
- Delivered eight workshops covering audiovisual skills, programming, and efficient AI usage
TeachingProgrammingAI
Computer Science Course Fellow (TA)
@Princeton CS- Designed six programming assignments reinforcing core Java skills
- Authored 20+ PrairieLearn quizzes with randomized Python logic
- Led lectures, labs, and weekly office hours that helped students hit 80% quiz medians
JavaPythonTeaching
Conferee Machine Learning Research Fellow
@Dell Technologies- Enhanced Dell's recommendation engine with targeted ML experiments
- Ran chatbot A/B testing and user feedback analysis
- Mentored junior interns on data projects while maintaining low turnover
Model Predictive Program Synthesis (MPPS)PythonMLNLPLinux
Machine Learning Intern
@Dell Technologies- Lifted recommendation engagement by 6% through algorithm improvements
- Refined chatbot flows using A/B testing and user feedback
- Completed Dell's internal Data Science Certification program
RPythonMLData Science
Partnerships Director
@HackPrinceton- Raised roughly $30,000 in sponsorships for the hackathon
- Ran outreach campaigns targeting 2,500+ potential sponsors
- Managed returning sponsor relationships
MarketingLeadershipCommunication
Data Entry Assistant
@Nina Hospitality- Streamlined data entry to improve efficiency by roughly 60%
- Built an SQL-backed management system that cut retrieval times by up to 25%
SQLExcelData Management
Ready to connect?
I'm actively seeking CS internships for Summer 2026 and FT conversion opportunities for Summer 2027. Interests in primarily backend development (including DevOps and CI/CD), systems engineering, and AI/ML infrastructure roles.
Texting directly is usually fine too