Full Stack Software Engineer Co-op
- Incoming Fall 2026
Welcome
Haya Mahmoud
I'm a third year Software Engineering co-op student at the University of Guelph with an Area of Emphasis in Artificial Intelligence. I’m always learning something new, so feel free to learn more about me!
Work Experience
Web Application Developer Co-op
- Develop and maintain full-stack web applications for enterprise clients, delivering campaign sites, internal tools, and client-facing workflows used by 20,000+ active users across the U.S. and Canada.
- Rebuild and optimize application features using modern technologies, improving performance by 30% and strengthening application security.
- Collaborate with developers, QA, designers, and stakeholders in an Agile environment using Git, Jira, code reviews, release testing, and CI/CD workflows to ship to production.
Concessions Server & Shift Leader
- Serve 100+ customers per shift in a fast paced concessions environment.
- Promoted to Shift Leader where responsible for opening/closing operatings and supervising 2-3 staff.
Co-op Reports
Learning in the Field
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Stories from Each Co-op Work Term
Summer 2026
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Summer
2026
KennaPersonal Projects
Pray360 (UmmahHacks 2026 Winner)
A community driven web platform that helps users discover and review prayer and multifaith spaces on an interactive map.
- Encourages congregation and timely prayer while supporting local businesses
- Awarded 3rd Place for Open Innovation Track
TypeScript
React
MapTiler
Docker
Node
ShelterMap Toronto
Full stack data visualization platform highlighting high priority neighbourhoods for shelter placement.
- Processed and joined Toronto homelessness datasets
- Nominated for Best Use of Cloud
Python
Next.js
Leaflet
Google Cloud
Statistics Canada Job Vacancy Analysis
Large scale labour market analysis across industries, regions, and time.
- Analyzed 219,912 job vacancy records
- Identified trends across 33 quarters and 119 industries
Python
Pandas
Seaborn
Git
AI Powered Career Finder
AI powered career exploration tool using controlled LLM outputs.
- Limited responses to 2-3 relevant career paths
- Focused on clarity and decision making
Node.js
JavaScript
Gemini API
Recipe Generator
Ingredient based recipe generator with real time API integration.
- Express.js backend with Spoonacular API
- Supports up to 100 recipe results per query
Node.js
JavaScript
Spoonacular API
Pengy Float
2D Java game where players navigate a character through obstacles to reach safety.
- Led a two person development team
- Applied OOP and Agile methodologies
Java
Graphics2D
OOP
Skills & Technologies
Languages
- C
- Java
- Python
- JavaScript
- HTML / CSS
- SQL
Frameworks & Tools
- Node.js
- React
- Pandas & Seaborn
- Git & Bash
- Google Cloud Platform
- Docker
Core CS Skills
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Object Oriented Programming
- API Design & Integration
- Agile Development Practices
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Unit Testing