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HASHIM KALAM
Software Engineer | Applied ML & Explainable AI
Building production-grade systems with Go and Python. Specializing in scalable backend services and interpretable ML solutions.
About Me
I am an Applied Software Engineer with strong backend depth and advanced experience in Machine Learning and Explainable AI (XAI). I built production-grade systems using Go and Python, with a proven track record of deploying scalable services and translating cutting-edge ML research into real-world, low-latency solutions.
Formerly a Software Engineer Intern at IFS, where I designed and deployed a core backend microservice in Go to production. Also held roles at Avantous and Axle Global, delivering full-stack solutions and RESTful APIs.
I'm also a published researcher — primary author of AC-TRP, an architecture-compatible XAI framework for time-series robustness, presented at IEEE and Springer-affiliated conferences.
Key Strengths
- ▹Backend Engineering: Production microservices in Go, scalable data pipelines with MongoDB & Kafka, RESTful API design
- ▹Machine Learning & XAI: PyTorch, time-series ML, NLP, Explainable AI, adversarial robustness
- ▹Full-Stack Development: Next.js, React, TypeScript, modern UI/UX with TailwindCSS
- ▹DevOps & Systems: Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Kafka, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Education
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
University of Westminster (via Informatics Institute of Technology, Sri Lanka)
2022 – Present | Foundation Programme: Distinction Pass (2021)
Technical Mastery
A comprehensive overview of my technical stack and specialized tools
▹Languages
▹Backend & Systems
▹Frontend
▹Machine Learning & AI
▹DevOps & Tools
Experience
My professional journey and work experience
Software Engineer Intern
Jun 2024 – Jun 2025IFS
- Designed and implemented a core backend microservice in Go, deployed to production and actively used by enterprise systems.
- Built scalable data pipelines using MongoDB and Kafka, supporting high-throughput, fault-tolerant workloads.
- Developed reusable backend libraries, improving service maintainability and reducing duplication across teams.
- Contributed to containerized deployments and automated CI/CD pipelines, improving reliability and deployment speed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional enterprise teams (backend, DevOps, QA) under real-world production constraints.
Freelance Full-Stack Software Engineer
Nov 2023 – Jan 2026Axle Global
- Designed and developed end-to-end web solutions, delivering production-ready websites for multiple clients.
- Built responsive, modern UI/UX designs and translated them into scalable frontend implementations using React and Next.js.
- Developed and maintained RESTful APIs, authentication flows, and database schemas across SQL and NoSQL systems.
- Contributed to mobile application development using Flutter, supporting cross-platform deployment.
Part-Time Software Engineer
Jul 2024 – Jul 2025Avantous
- Delivered backend and product features in a fast-paced startup environment with short release cycles.
- Designed and implemented REST APIs, database schemas, and deployment workflows for booking and payment systems.
- Integrated OnePay for real-time transactions and focused on responsive UI with TailwindCSS.
- Participated in technical decision-making to balance speed, scalability, and reliability.
Vice President of Membership
2023/24Toastmasters International
- Led membership growth strategy, onboarded new members, and coordinated club events.
- Delivered speeches, hosted meetings, and managed internal communication tools.
- Contributed to award-winning leadership initiatives and placed 3rd in Humorous Speech Contest (2023).
Publications & Presentations
Research contributions to the fields of Explainable AI and Time-Series Analysis
AC-TRP: Architecture-Compatible, Causal-Informed Temporal Relevance Propagation for Robust Time-Series Analysis
ICITR 2025 (IEEE Xplore) — International Conference on Information Technology Research, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Dec 2025
View PublicationExplainable AI for Time Series: A Systematic Review of Robust and Efficient Detection of Stealthy Adversarial Attacks
ISBM 2025 (Springer) — World Conference on Information Systems for Business Management, Bangkok, Thailand, Sep 2025
View PublicationMilestones & Achievements
Recognition and awards from hackathons, ideathons, and leadership roles
Vibeflow AI Hackathon
Top 3 (2025)
INSL Business Ideathon
Top 5 (2024)
Devthon Ideathon
Top 4 (2024)
Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest
3rd Place (2023)
Latest Articles
Insights on Software Engineering, Applied ML & AI
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Certifications
Validation of my technical expertise and professional growth
INSL 23
Secured a place in the Top 5 in Colombo North
Project Showcase
Highlighting key projects that demonstrate my skills and expertise
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