👋 Hi there, I'm Tahsina

✨ Bridging Code & Impact ✨

A software engineer with a passion for transformative technology. At Code for America, I craft thoughtful digital solutions that serve millions, turning complex challenges into elegant, accessible applications.

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About Me

Tahsina Islam

🚀 My journey from managing NYC's iconic skyline to developing civic tech products reflects my dedication to creating systems that genuinely improve lives.

💻 With expertise in Ruby on Rails, Java, and cloud infrastructure, I build resilient, scalable applications where technical excellence meets human-centered design.

🎓 Equipped with a Computer Science Master's from Georgia Tech and a unique background spanning both engineering and project management, I bring a fresh perspective to every line of code I write.

M.S. Computer Science, Georgia Tech
B.S. Chemical Engineering, NYU
Software Engineer at Code for America

Skills & Technologies

Ruby

Java

Python

JavaScript

PostgreSQL

React

Node.js

Bootstrap

Tailwind

Git

Docker

AWS

Featured Projects

FileYourStateTaxes.org

FileYourStateTaxes.org

Developed a scalable Ruby on Rails application for filing state taxes across five states, deployed securely on Aptible, serving 22,000+ users with zero data breaches in the first pilot year.

Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL JavaScript Aptible
Live Demo Code
GetCalFresh

GetCalFresh.org

Collaborated with state and county agencies for a smooth handoff of the platform, serving over three million users in applying for California's food assistance program, reducing post-migration issues by 30%.

Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL JavaScript Selenium AWS
Live Demo Code
AI Bias Detector Mobile App

AI Bias Detector for Educational AI

Developed a cross-platform mobile application using React Native that helps teachers identify and address bias in AI-driven educational technologies. The app incorporates UNESCO AI ethics guidelines and provides structured evaluation protocols, community-driven insights, and educational resources for ethical AI implementation.

React Native Expo JavaScript Mobile Development AI Ethics
Live Demo Code
Image Recognition AI Agent

Image Recognition AI Agent

Developed an AI agent for solving pattern recognition problems using Raven matrix images, achieving 95% accuracy in pattern recognition tasks with supervised learning algorithms and discrimination tree indexing.

Python NumPy OpenCV PIL
Code
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