Michael Tawk

Developed and maintained Python and FastAPI backend services for Qatar Foundation's smart-building platform, supporting real-time IoT telemetry, fault detection, and performance analytics. Built MQTT-based telemetry pipelines and stored time-series data in PostgreSQL.

Delivered web scraping and data visualization solutions via Upwork using BeautifulSoup, Selenium, and Power BI, earning consistent 5-star client reviews and maintaining a 100% Job Success Score. Contributed to a PyTorch-based tool that used satellite imagery to identify disadvantaged areas in Beirut.

Automated repetitive engineering workflows and supported data-driven decision-making using Power BI and macros. Coordinated structural design deliverables and project execution, aligning technical requirements with client specifications.

Developed a web application that calculated and displayed employee working hours using Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, and Kotlin.

Earned the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification in August 2026.

Conducted a research thesis that was published in the International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems in 2025.

Grade: 4.0/4.0

Activities and societies: Graduate Assistant

Pursued a Master of Engineering degree with a GPA of 4.0/4.0 and served as a Graduate Assistant.

Completed the Machine Learning course on Coursera.

Completed the Deep Learning Specialization on Coursera.

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.