Johor Bahru, Johore, Malaysia
👋 Hi there! I’m Jia Sheng, a recent Artificial Intelligence graduate from Multimedia University (First-Class Honours, CGPA: 3.74) transitioning into full-time Software Engineering and AI development. I bring a unique combination to the table: a strong academic foundation in AI/ML, paired with proven, hands-on experience in full-stack and backend software development. 💡 My Academic Focus (AI & Spatial Computing): For my Degree Final Year Project, I developed an AR Indoor Map with Emergency Response and Safety Features, utilizing Unity and NavMesh for dynamic pathfinding. I also have deep academic exposure to Computer Vision, having evaluated architectures like ResNet50 and ConvNeXt for waste classification models. 🛠️ My Software Engineering Foundation: Before diving deep into AI, I built a solid development foundation starting with a full-stack Food Ordering System for my Diploma FYP. Recently, I operated as the acting Lead Backend Developer during my internship, architecting a conceptual social matching MVP ("Clinklies") from the ground up. I successfully delivered robust RESTful APIs using Laravel, integrated Pusher (WebSockets) for real-time chat, and implemented the Agora SDK for video calling. 🚀 What drives me? • Software & AI Integration: My ultimate goal is to bridge my two passions—using my solid backend engineering skills to bring AI and Computer Vision concepts to life in real-world applications. • Backend Architecture: Translating business requirements into secure, deployable code and maintaining robust database systems. • Continuous Learning: Expanding my tech horizons, backed by my certifications in AWS Cloud Foundations, Power BI, and Google Analytics to better understand the data ecosystem. • Team Collaboration: Fueled by my ENFP personality, I bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a proactive problem-solving mindset to dynamic tech teams. 🌱 Beyond code, I’m a lifelong learner with native fluency in Mandarin and working proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. I am currently seeking entry-level AI Developer, Machine Learning Engineer, Software Engineer, or Backend Engineering roles. If your team is looking for a developer who understands both AI concepts and how to build the software around them, let's connect!
During this internship, I was presented with a unique entrepreneurial opportunity to architect and develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for a conceptual social application, "Clinklies," directly collaborating with the project founder. I systematically translated initial business requirements into a comprehensive technical architecture, driving the end-to-end backend development via Laravel while actively participating in frontend debugging. The MVP encompassed a robust suite of features: an availability-based user matching engine (incorporating foundational database logic for tag-driven filtering), a fully-fledged event management module (facilitating event creation, RSVPs, and member invitations), and an interactive social feed supporting multimedia posts, comments, and a friend-networking system. A significant technical milestone was engineering the real-time communication infrastructure: I integrated Pusher for WebSockets to handle seamless text, voice, and file sharing, alongside implementing the Agora SDK to power robust, real-time video and audio calling capabilities. Furthermore, I developed a foundational Admin portal to manage CRUD operations and promotional broadcasts. This highly autonomous experience not only strengthened my full-stack troubleshooting capabilities but also demonstrated my ability to independently deliver a complex product architecture under strict MVP timelines, laying the groundwork for future testing phases.
During this immersive two-week program, I systematically studied modern web technologies including Angular, AngularJS, Ionic Framework, and CodeIgniter. The training provided structured exposure to frontend development (component-based architecture with Angular, DOM manipulation via AngularJS) and backend integration (building RESTful APIs with CodeIgniter following MVC patterns). While primarily foundational, the hands-on experience allowed me to develop functional prototypes like CRUD applications and explore hybrid mobile development with Ionic. A valuable aspect was observing how these technologies are implemented in real-world corporate environments (though proprietary constraints limited direct sharing). This intensive learning experience strengthened my conceptual understanding of full-stack development and demonstrated my commitment to continuous skill development, even when mastery requires longer-term project application.
During my internship at Techweiser Sdn Bhd (Formerly Marslab Solution Company), I had the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of software engineering. Over the course of four months, I actively contributed to various projects and tasks, honing my skills and expanding my knowledge in the following areas: Software Development: I was involved in the development and enhancement of web-based applications, utilizing technologies such as Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL. This experience allowed me to strengthen my proficiency in backend and frontend development, as well as database management. Team Collaboration: I collaborated closely with team members and stakeholders, participating in project meetings, discussions, and code reviews. This experience helped me develop effective communication and teamwork skills, enabling me to contribute positively to project outcomes. Problem-Solving: Throughout my internship, I encountered various challenges and obstacles, which provided me with opportunities to apply my problem-solving skills. I learned to approach issues systematically, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner. Project Management: I gained exposure to different stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and was involved in tasks such as requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation. This experience provided me with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and methodologies.