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Farhana Ahmad

Basic Info About Me

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Hi! I’m Farhana Ahmad, a passionate software developer and AI enthusiast with over 3 years of industry experience in Fintech, automation, and research. I love building solutions that merge data, design, and innovation.

  • Current role: Freelance AI coder & tutor
  • Past roles: Software Developer at Maybank, Research Assistant, Intern at ExxonMobil and Mega Adworks
  • Fun facts: Founder of NARA e-book, published author, award-winning student

  • Name

    Farhana Ahmad

  • Age

    27 Years

  • Founder

    Naraebook

  • Hometown

    Melaka Tengah

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My Resume

  • Education

  • 2019-2021

    Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons.); Minor in Big Data

    @UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY MARA (UITM)

    Graduated with Vice-Chancellor’s Award (CGPA: 3.87/4.00)

  • 2016-2019

    Diploma in Computer Science

    @UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY MARA (UITM)

    Graduated with Vice-Chancellor’s Award (CGPA: 3.85/4.00)

  • Experience

  • 2024-Present

    Freelancer

    @Tutor & AI Trainer

    Experienced in providing personalized tutoring for SPM-level Computer Science, with a focus on enhancing students' understanding of coding concepts and improving academic performance. Skilled in developing AI-based solutions using Python, OpenAI APIs, and machine learning libraries, with a strong commitment to staying current with emerging trends and applying them to practical, real-world applications.

  • 2021-2024

    Software Developer

    @Maybank

    Experienced in building data-driven APIs using Java and Spring Boot for major banking applications, including Maybank’s MAE, M2U, and internal systems like SalesForce and FEA tracking. Involved in full SDLC, from development to testing, deployment, and production support. Skilled in Linux scripting, database development with PL/SQL, and server monitoring using tools like ELK and Grafana. Familiar with Agile practices, design patterns, and version control using Git. Trusted as a key resource for ensuring system reliability, especially during critical operations like Government Payday.

  • 2021

    Intern

    @ExxonMobil Malaysia

    Automated complex ETL processes using PowerShell scripts and Outlook macros to transfer data across firewalled networks, passing JSON data to SQL stored procedures. Developed SSRS reports and SQL views to enable fully automated data extraction and transformation without manual intervention. Created interactive Power BI dashboards to visualize key application performance metrics, enabling filtered analysis and deployment to the report server for the Alert team.

  • 2021

    Research Assistant

    @UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY MARA (UITM)

    Published award-winning research in IJATCSE, leading data preparation and dashboard development using Python for a dataset of over 400,000 lines.

  • 2018

    Intern

    @Mega Adworks Sdn Bhd

    Led Google AdWords campaigns and web development projects to boost online visibility and user engagement. Built and maintained websites using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and WordPress for both commercial and non-profit clients. Collaborated with clients to gather requirements, prepared documentation, and developed prototypes to ensure user satisfaction. Implemented eCommerce features that increased online sales by 25% and resolved WordPress issues to reduce downtime by 20%.

My Hobbies

Baking

Reading

Upskilling

Music

Trading

Shopping

My Skills

HTML/CSS

90%

Java

70%

Python

70%

Bash

70%

SQL

85%

PHP

70%

Portfolio

A little showcase of my favourite projects!

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Sentiment Analysis of Malaysian Insurance Companies (SAMIC)

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MAE Expenses Tracker

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End-of-Day(EOD) batch

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MAE Zakat

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API integration

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NGO commercial website

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Research Paper

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Founder @ Nara E-book

Story of my life

My little memory vault on the internet—snoop around if you're curious about my world!

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Last day @ Maybank

  • Farhana Ahmad
  • May 2024

This photo was taken during my final day as a Software Developer at Maybank. I concluded all remaining tasks, ensured a smooth handover of ongoing projects, and documented key technical processes for future reference. I took the time to personally thank my colleagues and team members, whose collaboration and support had been instrumental to my growth and achievement, particularly in projects such as the MAE Expenses Tracker and the Zakat Payment Module. The day marked a meaningful transition, closing a significant chapter in my professional journey with gratitude and a strong sense of accomplishment.

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Farewell lunch @ Maybank

  • Farhana Ahmad
  • May 2024

Farewell lunch with the amazing team who made every challenge worthwhile. Grateful for the support, collaboration, and memories shared throughout this journey. Here’s to new beginnings and lasting connections.

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Graduation day @ Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM)

  • Farhana Ahmad
  • May 2023

A proud and unforgettable moment from my graduation day, where I was honored with the Vice Chancellor Award in recognition of academic excellence and leadership throughout my studies. Grateful for the unwavering support from my lecturers, peers, and family who made this achievement possible.

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Final Year Project (FYP) Awards

  • Farhana Ahmad
  • 2021

Honored to have received the Final Year Project (FYP) Award for my work on Sentiment Analysis of Malaysian Insurance Companies (SAMIC). This project combined machine learning, natural language processing, and real-time data visualization to analyze public sentiment on Twitter. Grateful for the guidance of my supervisors and the recognition of the effort and passion poured into this research.