Gleyzer Group, University of Alabama
Undergraduate Researcher
- Contribute to Mission Genesis / Heptapod, translating physics research procedures into reusable agent skills and tools for LLM-centered workflows.
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Faizan Khan.
Design, engineering,
and a little curiosity.
01 / Education
University of Alabama
B.S. Computer Science, Honors College
Expected May 2028
GPA: 3.68 | Out-of-State Presidential and Engineering Leadership Scholarships
02 / Experience
Barton Lab, University of Alabama
Undergraduate Researcher
- Built a config-driven Python pipeline for FaRLiP gene-cluster discovery, integrating gene prediction, protein-domain search, cluster detection, and genome quality checks.
- Maintain source provenance and SHA-256-verified genome manifests; validate the pipeline with 140 tests.
Thompson Lab, Alabama Materials Institute
Undergraduate Researcher
- Designing a Qt interface to make the lab's image-reconstruction and crack-identification models accessible to materials researchers.
Singaura Project
Software Lead
- Lead interface design and software development for singing practice.
EcoCAR EV Challenge, University of Alabama
Spotify Connect Contributor
- Built Spotify Connect integration for the team's vehicle infotainment system.
Crossgoose, Paris
Founder / Designer
- Ran a UI/UX and web design studio, delivering websites for local businesses with WordPress, custom CSS, PHP template edits, and client handoff.
03 / Leadership
HackBama, University of Alabama
Co-founder & Vice President
- Co-founded a 150+ member developer community with 15 volunteer officers; pitched the organization to the Office of the President and raised $8,000 as of September 2026.
- Coordinate partnerships, outreach, and an AI-assisted development teaching program for students and faculty.
04 / Selected projects
Yapply
Created local career tools for Claude Code and Codex: role discovery, source-backed application preparation, and application tracking.
SurgeonAI
Led interface, full-stack, and computer-vision work on a webcam-based practice coach. Best in Healthcare, VandyHacks XII (2026).
KLAY
Led design and full-stack development of a crisis dashboard with PostgreSQL resource history and live updates. 2nd Place Full-Stack, UA Innovate (2026).
05 / Skills
Engineering
Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, React, Next.js, FastAPI, Flask, Qt, Git, Linux, Docker
Research & design
OpenCV, YOLOv8, Qiskit, HMMER/pyhmmer, MATLAB/Simulink, Figma, UI/UX, usability research
Languages
English, conversational French, Urdu, Hindi, Pashto, Arabic