Ahmad Charba
Software Developer & Cybersecurity Specialist — Multilingual Full-Stack Developer & CS Graduate specializing in AI, Networking, and Secure Systems.
About Me
I am a Software Developer and Computer Science Graduate (Summa Cum Laude) with a passion for building secure, scalable, and highly optimized systems. My expertise spans spatial data automation, full-stack development, and AI/LLM integration. I have a proven track record of architecting Python-driven workflows that eliminate hundreds of hours of manual labor, consolidating complex datasets, and ensuring pristine data integrity. Beyond traditional software engineering, I possess strong mathematical fundamentals and deep knowledge of applied cryptography, specifically Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). As an experienced technical educator and college professor, I pride myself on my ability to translate complex technical architectures—from embedded Linux environments to TCP/IP networking—into clear, actionable insights for multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
I thrive in environments that challenge me to think outside the box and solve multi-dimensional problems. Currently open to freelance engagements, full-time contracts, and engineering partnerships.
Core Toolkit
Languages
Databases
Infrastructure
Networking
AI & Data
Cybersecurity
Tools
Featured Projects
A small selection of client projects, experiments, and open-source contributions.
Self-Hosted AI & Network Infrastructure
A secure LAN/WAN lab environment running open-weight AI models, WireGuard VPN, and a network-wide DNS sinkhole.
IoT Data Transmission Protocol (DOLO)
A novel, secure onboarding protocol for IoT devices utilizing a smartphone's camera flash and an ambient light sensor.
Multithreaded Client-Server App (simpleChat)
A robust, multithreaded networking application capable of handling concurrent user sessions over TCP/IP.
Athlete Competition Database System
A comprehensive relational database schema and web interface to manage athletic competitions and dynamic rankings.
Municipal Service Management App
A comprehensive Android mobile application for municipal service management with strict role-based access controls.
Work Experience
Junior Developer (Python Automation)
Government Operations Center (GC) • Ottawa, ON
Developed robust Python automation scripts (Pandas, APIs) to import, parse, and validate data, ensuring high data quality for downstream analytics. Automated daily manual entry processes equivalent to 250+ hours per season. Engineered automated Python monitoring scripts to verify daily uptime of external services, triggering real-time email alerts upon failure to accelerate incident response.
Professor (Operating Systems)
La Cité Collégiale • Ottawa, ON
Instructing 62 students across concurrent sections, delivering theoretical lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions strictly focused on Linux administration, file system navigation, text processing (grep, pipes), user provisioning, and process management.
Teaching Assistant (OS & Computer Architecture)
University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON
Guided students through isolating and debugging complex C code and troubleshooting across Linux and Windows environments. Evaluated logic circuits, machine code assignments, and assisted with Intel Quartus toolchain simulations.
Technical Officer
Health Canada • Ottawa, ON
Gathered stakeholder requirements bilingually to design custom database schemas for a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Proof of Concept. Troubleshot and resolved system access issues, and structured an internal IT Service Catalogue to streamline support processes.
Software Developer
Public Services and Procurement Canada • Ottawa, ON
Developed custom JavaScript and .NET plugins for Microsoft Dynamics 365, engineering complex filtering interfaces that eliminated manual record-finding for end users while maintaining strict data cleanliness standards.
FPGA Validation Specialist
Matrox • Montreal, QC
Independently developed a robust .NET validation application to interface with internal RESTful APIs, enabling comprehensive remote testing and maintenance of FPGA hardware in a production environment.
Education
Master of Computer Science (Cybersecurity)
University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON
CGPA: 9.0. Coursework: IoT, Networking, Algorithm Complexity, Privacy-Enhancing Technologies, AI. Thesis: Privacy-Preserving Age Assurance for Online Content utilizing Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and ML.
Joint Honours BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics
University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON
Graduated Summa Cum Laude. CGPA: 9.47. Dean's Honour List for all full-time undergraduate semesters. Awarded Governor General’s Academic Medal (2019).
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