Fayaz Y. Shaikh

fayaz12g@gmail.com(919) 339-6047GitHub

Education

Southern New Hampshire University

BS in Computer Science | GPA: 4.0

2024 - 2025

North Carolina State University

Computer Engineering Coursework | GPA: 3.7

2020 - 2023

Technical Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks:

Assembly, C, C#, C++, Java, Python, ReactJs, NodeJs, HTML/CSS, Javascript, mySQL, MATLAB, SwiftUI development for Apple platforms (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS)

Development Tools & Technologies:

  • Game Development: Unity and Unreal Engine (4+ years), VR development with replication
  • Virtualization: ESXi, vSphere, Workstation, VirtualBox
  • Hardware: Circuit analysis, electronic components, measurement tools

Professional Experience

Software Consulting Engineer

Cisco Systems

August 2025 - Present

  • Build automation scripts for Cisco ISE
  • Achieved CCNP Automation specialist certification (SAUTO)

Security Consulting Engineer Intern

Cisco Systems

May 2025 - August 2025

  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, hosting knowledge sharing sessions for peers
  • Joined real customer calls and learned Firepower architectures
  • Created Firepower deployment for a mock customer scenario
  • Achieved CCNP Automation core certification (DEVCOR)

Manager

Taco Bell

September 2024 - January 2024

  • Manage daily operations, and inventory control
  • Lead team of employees while maintaining quality and service standards

Technical Consulting Engineer Co-op

Cisco Systems

January 2023 - June 2023

  • Provided technical support and product management for Webex and AAA products including ISE
  • Demonstrated rapid learning ability and technical troubleshooting skills
  • Achieved two certifications (CCNA and DevNet Associate)

Team Member

Taco Bell

Fall 2022 - Early 2023

  • Gained extensive experience in food service operations and customer service

Sales Advisor

Office Max

Fall 2022

  • Leveraged technical expertise to drive sales and customer satisfaction
  • Provided product recommendations and solutions to meet customer needs

Party Performer

Party Like a Princess LLC

July 2021 - 2022

  • Portrayed Spider-Man at events, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills
  • Managed customer interactions and maintained character authenticity

STEM Intern

Cisco

July 2019

  • Gained hands-on experience with Technical Assistant Center operations
  • Developed understanding of enterprise networking technologies

Certifications

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Automation) - September 2023
  • Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist (SAUTO) - September 2023
  • Cisco Certified DevNet Core (DEVCOR) - June 2023
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - March 2023
  • Cisco DevNet Associate - June 2023
  • Microsoft Office Suite Certifications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access 2016)

Technical Projects

GyroCam (SwiftUI, AVFoundation)

  • Shipped iOS camera app that keeps footage upright, despite rotating device while filming
  • Won Apple Swift Student Challenge and invited to WWDC
  • Promoted the app to large audiences at various fairs and events

Any Aspect Ratio (Python)

  • Developed and maintained tool with 50,000+ downloads for modifying game display formats
  • Engineered custom assembly injection system to dynamically scale and reposition UI elements
  • Implemented archive unpacking/repacking system to modify game files without corruption

Multiplayer Party Game Platform (NodeJs, ReactJs)

  • Architected full-stack multiplayer game platform with client-server architecture
  • Implemented real-time game state synchronization across multiple connected clients
  • Designed responsive UI and game mechanics similar to popular party game platforms
  • Deployed and maintained live service at fayaz.one
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