Summary
Tariq K is a software engineer with nine years of practical experience who builds data-driven web applications and automation tools, currently contributing to Marketing & Sales Enablement at M&T Bank. A University at Buffalo computer science graduate, he led development of a research web app handling over 100 million Twitter records, designed efficient schemas, and created API-driven pipelines and custom annotation tooling to accelerate large-scale qualitative analysis. Tariq combines strong backend skills in Python, PostgreSQL, and Flask with applied ML techniques like UMAP clustering and scikit-learn to turn noisy social data into meaningful insights. His internship work at M&T demonstrated a knack for pragmatic automation—scripts that reconciled CMDB/DNS, verified licensing, and enabled millions in recoverable hardware value. Comfortable mentoring and teaching at scale, he has overseen large TA teams and supported hundreds of students, blending technical delivery with clear communication and process-minded execution.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES, 4.0, High School Diploma, HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES, 4.0 at Williamsville North High School
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at University at Buffalo