Farhan Shaikh
I am interested in programming and statistics for the use case of artificial intelligence. I enjoy exploring creative approaches to solving a recurring problem.
Real-world results
Featured Projects
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GRID
- Societies Track winner — geospatial simulator for substation stress, DC and wind-farm placement, and sustainability-focused viability reporting
- CesiumJS 3D visualization and scenario tooling; Python/Flask backend; 7-day metrics and PDF report generation
- Real data ingestion, renewable offset modeling, and evidence-backed outputs aligned with National Grid–style planning questions
Style Swipe
- MLH Best Use of Gemini API and Frasers Group winner — AI virtual try-on from front/side/back photos with Tinder-style swiping through matched UK retail products
- FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and SQLAlchemy; SerpApi Google Shopping; Gemini for composite 9:16 try-on renders and preference-driven search
- Results and analytics in-app plus Grafana dashboards for engagement, clicks, and conversion-style funnels
Trading Statement Generator
- Led a team of 8, using Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Created and algorithm around LMAX's API to generate trading statements
- Auth0 for authentication and user management
- Flask Backend, Docker to containerise the application
Experience
Recent roles & programmes
Highlights from internships and spring programmes; hover or tap to pause the animation.
From June 2026, a twelve-month run on the technology side of a systematic investment management firm.
Summer internship bridging product design and delivery: translating requirements into clear interaction patterns, iterating with stakeholders, and tightening handoffs so engineering can ship with fewer loops. Recognised with a 2026 return offer on the BT Business UK Design and Delivery programme.
Condensed spring insight into how global technology underpins markets, risk, and client platforms at scale. Workshops and case work across security, resilience, and software delivery—leading to a 2026 Cybersecurity Analyst summer internship offer.
From June 2026, a twelve-month run on the technology side of a systematic investment management firm.
Summer internship bridging product design and delivery: translating requirements into clear interaction patterns, iterating with stakeholders, and tightening handoffs so engineering can ship with fewer loops. Recognised with a 2026 return offer on the BT Business UK Design and Delivery programme.
Condensed spring insight into how global technology underpins markets, risk, and client platforms at scale. Workshops and case work across security, resilience, and software delivery—leading to a 2026 Cybersecurity Analyst summer internship offer.
About Me
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My Reads
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My Toolbox
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Beyond the code
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