Waleed Khalid.

Senior Software Engineer Student

Software Engineering student at KSU (2022–2026) with a heavy focus on backend systems. I build primarily with Node.js, Express, and TypeScript, though I'm also proficient in React and Next.js for the frontend. I prefer the challenge of structuring databases and managing APIs over perfecting CSS.

Experience

Jan 2026 — Feb 2026

Software Engineering Intern

VRTX

Engineered a custom developer portal utilizing Next.js, Tolgee, and next-intl. Conducted rigorous API testing to identify over +7 500-level errors and reorganized the API Swagger documentation.

Next.jsTolgeenext-intlSwagger
Aug 2025 — Dec 2025

Software Developer

Beyond AI Club, KSU

Developed and maintained backend services using Firebase, including Firestore database modeling and Cloud Functions. Built and enhanced frontend components for the projects section, improving content presentation and user engagement.

FirebaseFirestoreReactJavaScript
Aug 2025 - Jun 2026

Frontend Developer

FTC Club, KSU

Refactored and optimized frontend codebase to improve maintainability, component reusability, and overall code quality. Restructured UI components following modern best practices to enhance performance and developer experience.

ReactJavaScript
Jan 2024 — May 2024

Web Developer

Digital Innovation Unit, KSU

Contributed to frontend and backend implementation of the unit's official website. Worked closely with the dev team on feature development, implementation, and deployment.

JavaScriptHTMLCSSNode.js

Projects

ClassBond

AI-Driven platform for real-time classroom feedback. Built real-time interaction features including synced slides, live material switching, forums, and course material management, used by 80+ users across 50+ lectures.

ReactNode.jsExpressFirebase

SmartSchedule

Automated university scheduling platform with real-time collaboration so departments can coordinate live on the same schedule, version control for tracking changes, and custom dashboards for students and faculty.

Next.jsSupabaseshadcn/uiTypeScript

KSU Calendar

A responsive calendar platform for KSU students and staff to track academic dates. Implemented consistent theming, accessibility with CSS, and localStorage for data management.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptGitHub Actions

Secure Auth System

Engineered a secure authentication flow using Google OAuth2 and passwordless WebAuthn (biometrics, hardware keys). Applied encryption, hashing, threat modeling, and defense-in-depth principles.

Node.jsExpressOAuth2.0WebAuthn

Search Engine

Designed and implemented a console-based search engine simulating information retrieval with indexing.

JavaCSV Parsing

CPU Scheduler

Simulated CPU scheduling algorithms (FCFS, SJF, Round Robin) and generated performance metrics.

Java

Education

Sep 2022 — Aug 2026

B.Sc. in Software Engineering

King Saud University

Relevant Courses: Web Application Development, Operating Systems, Software Security, Web Advanced Applications