Hello! 👋

I'm Adam Dabees

Software Engineering Student @ McMaster University

About Me

I'm not just a software engineer—I'm a well-rounded professional with a unique blend of technical expertise and soft skills that sets me apart. Beyond my technical capabilities in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and AI integration, I bring exceptional teachability, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to every project.

My approach combines strong technical foundations with excellent communication, collaboration, and learning agility. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can quickly adapt to new technologies and methodologies while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

This holistic skill set enables me to not only build scalable applications but also effectively work with teams, understand business requirements, and continuously evolve with the ever-changing tech landscape.

Next.js React FastAPI Python AWS Azure Terraform Kubernetes Docker PostgreSQL WebSockets AI Agents MCP Stripe Firebase Groq AI Tailwind CSS TypeScript

Experience

Software Engineer (Co-Op)

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

May 2026 - Present
  • Architected and delivered Azure cloud infrastructure end-to-end for financial systems at institutional scale
  • Built fault-tolerant distributed systems across load balancers, TCP/IP networking, and database reliability controls
  • Automated provisioning with Terraform across 5+ internal services
  • Built AI agents and MCP-based systems for operational automation, cutting mean-time-to-detection on production anomalies by 40%

Software Developer (Contract)

Brandeck Egypt

Jan 2025 - May 2026
  • Took end-to-end ownership of scalable microservices serving 30K+ monthly users with zero unplanned downtime
  • Engineered distributed AWS Lambda and DynamoDB pipelines with parallelized async workers, cutting end-to-end latency 80% and compute costs 35%
  • Implemented idempotent writes, retries with exponential backoff, and rate-limiting to absorb 3x traffic spikes
  • Established structured logging, distributed tracing, and alerting that reduced incident resolution time 50%

Projects

01

ShopifyShop - E-commerce Product Tracking & Automation Platform

Advanced e-commerce automation platform specializing in real-time product monitoring, inventory tracking, and automated purchasing across any online store. Built with Next.js 15, React 19, and AWS serverless architecture featuring WebSocket-based queue system for processing Playwright browser automation requests. Implements real-time product scraping with JSON endpoints, responsive dashboard with mobile-optimized UI, and comprehensive error handling. Features AWS Cognito authentication, Stripe-powered subscription model with Basic/Pro/Premium tiers, DynamoDB data persistence, and WebSocket-driven queue system for scalable autobuy execution. Achieves high-performance serverless deployment with API Gateway and Lambda functions, supporting mass purchasing capabilities, priority processing, and subscription-based revenue model with advanced monitoring and automation features.

Next.jsReactFastAPIAWS LambdaDynamoDBStripeAWS CognitoPlaywrightTailwind CSS
02

ResumeMatcher Pro - AI-Powered Resume Optimization Platform

Full-stack AI-powered resume optimization platform that leverages Groq's language models to analyze resume-job compatibility and generate detailed match scores. Features intelligent LaTeX editing capabilities that automatically enhance resumes by incorporating job-specific keywords and technical skills. Built with Next.js 15, React 19, and FastAPI with modular service architecture. Implements real-time job scraping from URLs, interactive dashboard with responsive design, and score improvement tracking with before/after compatibility metrics. Streamlines resume optimization from hours to minutes while delivering measurable score improvements through targeted enhancements.

Next.jsReactFastAPIGroq AITailwind CSSLaTeXPDF ProcessingVercel
03

LiveCategories - Real-Time Multiplayer Word Game Platform

A scalable, cloud-native multiplayer gaming platform featuring real-time gameplay, user authentication, and comprehensive analytics. Built with modern microservices architecture using Next.js 14, FastAPI, and WebSocket connections for sub-100ms latency game updates. Successfully containerized with Docker and orchestrated on Kubernetes with auto-scaling capabilities, handling 1000+ concurrent players. Implemented Firebase authentication, PostgreSQL/Firestore data persistence, and comprehensive monitoring with 99.9% uptime. Features dynamic category system, responsive mobile-first UI with Framer Motion animations, and intelligent load balancing across game instances.

Next.jsReactFastAPIPostgreSQLFirestoreWebSocketsKubernetesDockerFirebaseTailwind CSSFramer Motion
04

Revenge of the Recycling System

A comprehensive project focused on recycling system optimization and environmental impact analysis. Developed innovative solutions for waste management and recycling processes, incorporating data analysis and system design principles to improve sustainability outcomes.

System DesignData AnalysisSustainabilityProject Management
05

Rescue Mission - Island Serious Game

Developed an exploration command center for the Island serious game as part of a team project. Implemented Java-based game logic with Maven build system, featuring map exploration, point-of-interest detection, and strategic decision-making algorithms. Created automated testing and deployment pipelines with comprehensive output generation.

JavaMavenGame DevelopmentTeam CollaborationAlgorithm Design

Education

B.Eng. Software Engineering (Co-Op)

McMaster University

Sep 2023 - May 2028 (Expected)
  • GPA: 3.91/4.0 — Top 1% of cohort
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering, Co-Op stream