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How I started Coding
My love for coding started years ago when I became obsessed with building PCs. Although it was an incredibly expensive hobby, it fulfilled my desire to create. Years later that passion for building and creating transitioned into coding as I became more familiar with computers and development. Watching a random idea come to life on a screen in front of me continues to serve as inspiration and excitement to always complete a project.
Learning about programming
I got my introduction to coding in just the 10th grade in AP Computer Science Principles. For the exam, I created one of my first full-featured apps using Javascript and a New York Stock Exchange database I scavenged online. The app would inform its user of the potential profit they could have earned on a Stock or ETF, if they invested at any user-specified historical point in time. This project sent me spiraling down a rabbit hole of ideas and projects that inspired me to learn more about coding and how I could use it to create my ideas and solve problems.
Working and coding projects
Today I am a Computer Science Technician at Hofstra University where I both lead and assist in many different projects that aim to implement, develop, and secure department needed infrastructure and systems. Most of these include integrating open source software and solutions to build on the current infrastructure. I am also a Software Developer at the Science and Innovation Center's Makerspace where I am currently building out a new employee and student management system to automate training verification and tracking student data. I am also actively pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science at Hofstra University.
Work
CS Technician
Working and contributing to complex infrastructure and development projects for the CS department.
Makerspace
Developing an employee and student management system for the newly founded makerspace.
CSC-190 / SWE
Introduction to software engineering and a complete software lifecycle through project-based learning.
Villaumite
Founding and launching a complete clothing brand with a unique line and identity from scratch.
Aadil Alli
Motivated computer science student with a strong background in technology and problem-solving.
Work Experience
Disko
March 2025 - Present
Software Development Intern
- Led the migration from a legacy Angular codebase to Next.js, improving developer efficiency and deployment workflows.
- Built dynamic, responsive UI interfaces using Next.js, Shadcn, and Tailwind CSS, optimized for cross-device performance.
- Assisted integration of the front-end application with a custom Node.js backend, managing API communication, state synchronization, and error handling.
- Implemented a simple authentication system using Auth.js, enhancing account management and secure session handling.
- Collaborated directly with founders to translate product requirements and user feedback into technical solutions in a fast-paced startup environment.
Hofstra University
October 2022 - Present
Computer Science Technician
- Rebuilt and enhanced the department's email server following a security breach, upgraded its capabilities and configured advanced measures using Postfix, ClamAV, RFC standards, SSH guard, and firewalls deployed to an AWS EC2 instance.
- Implemented multi-factor authentication for SSH access to Linux machines preventing thousands of daily SSH attacks and probes in Linux environments.
- Deployed and tested IBM Storage Scale and HPE PFSS environments for NVIDIA GPU cluster file storage through Ansible scripts and IBM's administration commands for installations and management.
- Designed and implemented an automated VM provisioning system using n8n workflows that orchestrates Ansible playbooks for virtual machine deployment and dynamic IP address allocation, streamlining infrastructure management processes.
- Collaborated with peers and coworkers on projects while tracking issues and documenting in Jira and Confluence.
Hofstra University
June 2024 - PresentMakerSpace Software Developer
- Developed and deployed a containerized student and employee management system to an on-premises VPS using Docker and Traefik reverse proxy for HTTPS traffic management. Built with Next.js, BetterAuth, and PostgreSQL, reducing time needed for managing and accessing student info, trainings, and certifications.
- Created an API to track student usage data of machines and equipment, providing actionable insights that informed resource allocation decisions for department leadership.
- Automated previously manual tracking processes, enhancing efficiency for the director and employees.
- Led a 4-person development team using Agile methodology to assist in issue management, scaling, and project growth.
Software Projects
SaaStrike
A comprehensive SaaS platform utilizing OpenAI GPT-4.1 and Reddit API to analyze community discussions and generate validated business opportunities through LLM prompt engineering and RAG-like architecture, serving 60+ users who have generated hundreds of startup ideas. Built with Next.js, NeonDB, PostgreSQL, Better Auth, and Polar for subscription and payment management and automated credit-based usage tracking.
Authlink
Product authentication system leveraging blockchain technology and tamper-proof NFC tags to provide immutable verification for luxury goods. Built with Next.js, Rust/Node.js backends for Solana blockchain interactions, and NTAG 424 chip integration.
Skills
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Tools
Databases
Education
Hofstra University
B.S. Computer Science (Dean's List)
Expected Graduation: May 2026
Achievements
Amazon-Sponsored Capture the Flag Competition
November 2025Won first place and $6,000 prize in cybersecurity CTF against teams from Hofstra University, NYU, St. John's, NYIT, and NCC, solving challenges in Web Exploitation, SQL injection, Reverse Engineering (binary analysis, decompilation), PWN (buffer overflows, exploit development), and Cryptography (cipher analysis, hash cracking, JWT exploitation).