Alex Johnson
Computer Science Graduate | Software Systems & Education Technology
Professional Profile
Computer science graduate (First Class Honours, GPA 3.89/4.0) with research experience in distributed systems and a demonstrated record of community leadership through education technology initiatives. Seeking a fully funded international master's programme to advance expertise in software engineering and contribute to accessible digital solutions for students in developing regions.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science
September 2020 – June 2024
Kabul University, Faculty of Computer Science, Kabul, Afghanistan
- First Class Honours · GPA: 3.89/4.0 · Ranked 1st in graduating cohort
- Thesis: Optimising Latency in Distributed Microservices Architectures (Supervisor: Dr. Ahmad Rahimi)
- Relevant coursework: Algorithms, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Computer Networks, Operating Systems
Research Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2023 – June 2024
Department of Computer Science, Kabul University
- Supported faculty-led national ICT skills survey: data collection, cleaning, and statistical analysis.
- Co-authored conference poster: "Open-Source Tools for Developer Communities in Emerging Markets" (Kabul Tech Symposium, 2024).
- Maintained reproducible documentation and version-controlled research materials using Git.
Professional & Leadership Experience
Founder & Programme Lead
September 2022 – June 2024
CodeBridge Student Club, Kabul University
- Designed and delivered weekly workshops in Python, Git, HTML/CSS, and introductory web development for 40+ students.
- Organised two inter-university hackathons focused on education technology with 60+ participants.
- Managed volunteer instructors, session materials, and participant feedback to improve programme quality.
Volunteer Software Developer
March 2023 – December 2024
EduReach NGO, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Contributed to development of a scholarship-tracking web platform used by 300+ applicants.
- Implemented user-friendly forms, deadline reminders, and bilingual interface components.
- Collaborated with non-technical stakeholders to translate user needs into functional requirements.
Skills
Technical: Python · JavaScript / TypeScript · React · Node.js · SQL / PostgreSQL · Git & GitHub · REST APIs · Linux
Research: Academic Writing · Data Analysis · Technical Documentation · LaTeX
Professional: Public Speaking · Team Leadership · Project Management · Cross-cultural Communication
Languages
- Dari / Persian: Native
- Pashto: Native
- English: Advanced (IELTS 7.0 — Reading 7.5, Writing 7.0, Speaking 6.5, Listening 7.0)
Honours & Awards
- Best Undergraduate Research Poster — Kabul Tech Symposium (2024)
- Dean's List for Academic Excellence — 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Top Graduate — Computer Science Department, Kabul University (2024)
References
Available upon request, including:
- Dr. Ahmad Rahimi, Associate Professor, Kabul University — a.rahimi@ku.edu.af
- Dr. Rachel Müller, Professor, Delft University of Technology — r.mueller@tudelft.nl