Salman Ahmad

• MERN Stack Mastery
  Focused on learning the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) through hands-on practice.
  Built multiple small-scale projects to reinforce understanding of full-stack workflows, REST APIs, and component-based UI development.
• Major Project: Full-Stack Authentication System
  Developed a fully functional authentication system with both frontend and backend features.
  Key functionalities included:User registration and login,JWT-based authentication
  Email integration for: Welcome emails,Password reset requests
  Role-based access control and secure routingThis project helped solidify knowledge in secure backend development, email service integration, and user session management.

• Developed a deeper understanding of core computer science concepts including process management, algorithm efficiency, and computational theory.
• Web Application Development Project
  Built a fully functional e-commerce website using PHP and the Laravel framework as part of a semester-long coursework project.Implemented features such as product listings, cart management, order tracking, and user authentication.
• Freelancing Experience
  Delivered two professional WordPress websites to real clients:
  An e-commerce site with full product and payment integration and A travel agency website featuring booking forms and custom content sections.

Academic & Project Highlights (Sep 2022 – Aug 2023)

• Gained a solid foundation in OOP concepts
  Achieved Grade A in the course.
• Implemented key data structures including stacks, queues, linked lists, and introductory trees.
  Worked with the Standard Template Library (STL) for efficient coding in C++.
• Learned the basics of relational databases and SQL queries.
  Developed a Hostel Management System with full CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) to apply database skills in a practical context.
• Certifications Earned:
  Python for Beginners in Depth,Data Analysis with Python – IBM,Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification – Stanford University (via Coursera)
• Designed and built multiple responsive websites, focusing on UI/UX and modern web practices.
  Projects include a Food Delivery Website and a Gym/Fitness Website, showcasing skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

October 2021 – August 2022

• Designed and developed a Tic Tac Toe game in C++ as a final project for the Problem Solving and Programming course.
• Began exploring web development, starting with the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Built a basic one-page website to practice layout design, styling, and interactivity.
• Completed the Foundations of Project Management certificate from Google, gaining insights into project planning, Agile methodologies, and effective team collaboration.