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Hi, I'm Talal
Software Engineer crafting innovative digital solutions that balance technical excellence with exceptional user experiences.

About

Dedicated Software Engineer with expertise in both traditional development and AI integration, building elegant applications that solve real-world problems with efficiency and precision.

Work Experience

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Epic Startups

Jul 2023 - Present
Software Engineer
  • Architected an innovative AI-driven search system leveraging LLMs for natural language processing, enabling intelligent data retrieval from databases and dynamic integration with external APIs.
  • Pioneered AI-powered image analysis technology that automatically extracts and enriches metadata, significantly enhancing data quality and completeness beyond standard source information.
  • Engineered an advanced conversational AI chatbot that dynamically incorporates real-time system data into its prompts, ensuring consistently accurate and up-to-date user interactions.
  • Spearheaded a complete frontend state management restructuring, strategically implementing global state stores that reduced codebase size by 35% while enhancing application functionality.
  • Optimized application performance through innovative promise-streaming techniques, minimizing server latency and maintaining real-time frontend data synchronization.
  • Implemented sophisticated geospatial data optimization with conditional fetching based on user coordinates, dramatically improving map component performance and overall user experience.
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Marine Technology Center

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
Software Engineer
  • Developed sophisticated algorithms for high-efficiency data extraction from complex Excel datasets, transforming raw information into intuitive visual representations using advanced mapping libraries.
  • Created cutting-edge dynamic heatmap visualizations with real-time adaptation capabilities, enabling immediate visual insight from continuously streaming data inputs.
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Vimigo

Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
Software Engineer
  • Completely revitalized legacy codebase to meet evolving stakeholder requirements, significantly enhancing system functionality and future-proofing the application architecture.
  • Collaborated closely with product management to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring alignment between stakeholder expectations and implementation outcomes.
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IME Technology

Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
Software Engineer
  • Led comprehensive portal redesign initiative that dramatically improved system performance metrics while implementing a more intuitive and responsive user interface.
  • Applied modern frontend optimization techniques that reduced page load times by over 40%, significantly enhancing overall user experience and engagement metrics.

Education

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University Technology Malaysia

2018 - 2022
Bachelor's of Computer Science, Software Engineering
  • Excelled in advanced Data Structures and Algorithms coursework, developing strong problem-solving skills and computational thinking abilities essential for software engineering.
  • Published a research paper on machine learning applications in a peer-reviewed journal, demonstrating both technical expertise and scholarly contribution to the field.
  • Graduated with academic distinction, achieving Dean's List recognition based on my strong final CGPA in a competitive software engineering program.

Skills

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
Svelte
React
SvelteKit
Redux
Node
Tailwind CSS
Hasura
Chakra UI
Jest
Storybook
GraphQL
Cypress
ESLint
LLMs
RAG
Prompt Engineering
Vector Databases
OpenAI API
Langchain
Embeddings
NLP
Semantic Search
Hugging Face
Python
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

Cafe Hunters

An AI-powered platform for discovering and rating local cafes, featuring personalized recommendations and user reviews, enhancing the cafe exploration experience.

SvelteKit
GraphQL
TypeScript
LLM
AI
Tailwind
Hasura
Postgres

Housingwell

An AI-powered platform connecting property owners with potential buyers and real estate agents, streamlining the property market experience.

SvelteKit
GraphQL
TypeScript
LLM
AI
Tailwind
Hasura
Postgres
Contact

Let's Schedule a Chat

Book a 30-minute slot on my calendar for a conversation about potential opportunities or collaborations.

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March 28, 2025

Available time slots in Malaysia (KL) timezone

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You can also reach me via email at talalothmanse@gmail.com

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