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Ayaan Ahmed

Engineering software solutions ranging from real-time fault simulation to award-winning AI platforms.

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SMR Control Room Decision Support System

Architected a safety-critical AI solution architecture for a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) control room, combining real-time digital twin analytics with human-factors data. Built a dual-agent workflow featuring an AI Safety Supervisor that validates proposed operator actions and provides explainable, step-by-step guidance during critical scenarios.

Multi-Agent AIDigital TwinExplainable AISystem Architecture

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Software-Defined Vehicle Fault Simulation & SiL Platform

Architected a 5-layer Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) platform using Rust, Python, and Eclipse SDV frameworks for real-time vehicle telemetry and digital-twin fault diagnosis. Integrated automated fault-injection testing into a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, achieving sub-50ms 95th-percentile latency and throughput exceeding 300 messages per second.

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Path & Impact

A summary of my engineering, architecture, and technical leadership journey across industry and student communities.

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IT Architect Intern
Ornge
September 2026 - December 2026
Azure DevOpsGitDockerSeleniumPostmanPython
- Engineered and maintained automated regression scripts using Selenium and C# to streamline release validation, reducing manual testing effort and identifying software defects early in the release cycle.
- Executed end-to-end API testing across web services using Postman and Python, validating dynamic endpoints and data payloads to maintain software reliability across environments
- Managed defect lifecycle tracking and test plan execution within Azure DevOps, collaborating directly with software developers to expand code coverage across major application enhancements.
Industry
Data Clerk Intern
MyUniGuide
April 2026 - August 2026
Microsoft ExcelGoogle Sheets
- Performed accurate and efficient data entry of student information into the company's database, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Assisted in the development of a streamlined data entry process, reducing errors and improving overall efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to verify and validate data, contributing to the maintenance of high-quality records.
Leadership
Vice President, Communications & Marketing
CITech OTU
september 2025 - present
- Led communications and marketing strategy for a student-led technology organization, scaling engagement across initiatives and events through targeted outreach and digital campaigns.
- Coordinated partnerships and outreach with industry mentors, professionals, and speakers, strengthening the organization's technical network and mentorship pipeline.
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Recent Writing

Thoughts on software engineering, hackathon retrospectives, and technical explorations.

Snacks, French Signs, and UFC 315: A Road Trip to Montreal

A wild weekend road trip from Toronto to Montreal featuring endless road snacks, steep Airbnb stairs, French language struggles, and live fight action at UFC 315.

Ayaan Ahmed / May 12th, 2025

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Mountains, Cheap Flights, and EV Disasters: A Trip to Alberta

A road trip from flat Ontario to the Alberta Rockies packed with cheap flights, EV charging chaos, and stunning views of Banff and Lake Louise.

Ayaan Ahmed / August 26th, 2023

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Let's build something exceptional together.

Whether you have an upcoming software engineering internship, a research collaboration, or just want to discuss distributed systems and AI architectures, I'd love to connect.

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