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Mehraj Gaud

I design and build high-end, scalable web experiences with modern technologies.

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Selected Work

Projects built withtechnical depth and real outcomes

A selection of projects across full-stack development, machine learning, data analysis, and security-focused problem solving.

DataPopulus - Country Data Visualization Platform

Software Engineering Project

  • Built a full-stack web application using Node.js, Pug, and MySQL to visualise country-level data including GNP, cities, and languages.
  • Used Docker for containerisation and implemented CI/CD pipelines with CircleCI and unit testing with Jest.
  • Collaborated in an Agile team of 5 using GitHub, delivering the project on time with strong code quality.

Languages & Tools

JavaScriptCSSMySQLHTMLGitHubDockerJestCircleCI

COVID-19 Symptom Checker

Machine Learning / Data Science Project

  • Developed a Naïve Bayes model to predict COVID-19 severity, achieving 93.75% accuracy with a low error rate.
  • Performed data preprocessing including normalization, encoding categorical variables, and feature selection.
  • Validated the model with external test inputs, demonstrating strong real-world prediction reliability.

Languages & Tools

Python

Machine Learning-based IDS

Final Year Project

  • Designed and trained a CNN model using CICIDS-2017 and KDD Cup99 datasets to detect network intrusions.
  • Achieved 92% accuracy in identifying threats such as DoS Hulk and DDoS attacks.
  • Evaluated performance using F1 score, ROC curve, and detailed analytical reporting.

Languages & Tools

PythonScapyVirtual Machines

Accommodation Booking System

Software Development Project

  • Built a structured accommodation booking system to manage reservations and streamline booking workflows.
  • Designed the project using object-oriented programming principles to improve maintainability and application structure.
  • Focused on creating a reliable and user-friendly booking flow for handling accommodation-related operations.

Languages & Tools

C#
Career Journey

Experience that shows impact,not just job titles

A timeline of roles where I combined technical problem-solving, web development, support engineering, and measurable improvement.

Technology Support PlacementMcDonald’sJune 2025 – September 2025

Technology Support Placement

McDonald’s

  • Supported enterprise-level systems and point-of-sale infrastructure across restaurant environments.
  • Resolved technical incidents and provided hands-on IT support to minimise operational downtime.
  • Gained exposure to large-scale IT operations, service desk workflows, and support processes.
Junior Software DeveloperFly AffinityOctober 2024 – February 2025 (Fixed-term)

Junior Software Developer

Fly Affinity

28%
89%
  • Through backend optimization (in PHP and Javascript) and using proven debugging techniques such as unit testing, continuous integration, and breakpoints on code blocks which enhanced code performance by 28%.
  • Created new website features such as live flight tracker and dynamic price calculator to improve website aesthetics, conducted usability testing across non-technical staff, achieving 89% user satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers across 10+ code reviews, strengthening code standards and reducing errors across the codebase, whilst converting design files into actual websites.
Web Developer (Intern)Fly AffinityMay 2024 – July 2024

Web Developer (Intern)

Fly Affinity

66%
40%
  • Boosted user engagement by 66% by designing and creating interactive web pages such as landing page, testimonial, services, and contact pages, using WordPress plugins and page builders.
  • Built an interactive global map location feature by integrating third-party plugin (OpenUser Map) and APIs, improving website aesthetics, and cutting location-related complaints by 40%.
  • Reduced page load times by 30% by conducting regular website performance audits such as comparing load time on different devices, plugin updates, and performance monitoring.
Capability Stack

Skills that balanceengineering, data, and delivery

A focused mix of software engineering, machine learning, testing, and data tooling built through academic projects and hands-on technical work.

Machine Learning & Data Science

TensorFlowScikit-learnPandasNumPyModel DeploymentHyperparameter Tuning

Data Visualization

TableauPower BIMatplotlibSeaborn

Programming Languages

PythonSQLRJavaNode.jsJavaScript

Testing & DevOps

JestCircleCINodemonIntegration TestingUnit Testing

Software Engineering Practices

Data PreprocessingSDLCAgile MethodologyVersion Control (GitHub)

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