Hi, I'm Housam Kak
Associate Consultant at Omnivista Solutions with expertise in data automation, system integration, and software development. Dual degree holder in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics from American University of Beirut.
Based in Dubai, UAE
Available for remote and on-site opportunities
Experience
Associate Consultant
- Developed Windows services using C# and ASP.NET CORE for ESG Risk and Market Data automation
- Utilized Bitbucket for source control, ensuring proper version management
- Established CI/CD pipeline with TeamCity and Octopus Deploy
- Reduced data retrieval time by 95% through optimized processes
- Designed Python-based web scraper for automated data retrieval
- Resolved 3,500+ technical issues using advanced SQL queries
- Optimized ticketing management through data analysis techniques
- Developed custom scripts for enhanced data investigation
- Created automated Excel dashboards using VBA
- Developed SQL scripts for Investment Management System
- Automated data import processes for various financial data
- Streamlined data preparation with transformation techniques
Founder and Coordinator
Learning Initiatives for Future Transitions (LIFT)
Established LIFT to support students and alumni through workshops on scholarships, university preparation, and skill development. Working on a comprehensive program that empowers participants to navigate higher education opportunities.
Education
American University of Beirut - AUB
Bachelor's dual degree in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics
Graduate Coursework: System Analysis and Design, Computer Vision, System Identification, Computational Fluid dynamics, Adaptive Control, Vehicle dynamics and Control
SE FACTORY
Full Stack Web Developer
Intensive full stack web development program covering front- and back-end development, source control, and web application security over 14 weeks of lectures, workshops and projects.
Projects
Auto Agenda
Leading the development of a cutting-edge intelligent calendar assistant that automates task scheduling and prioritization by leveraging the Google Calendar API to enhance time management efficiency.
Engineering the backend system using Node.js and designing a robust database architecture with SQL Server.
DocQuery AI - Chatbot
Developed an AI-powered application integrated with Confluence, utilizing Atlassian Forge to seamlessly connect with existing internal Confluence documentation.
Leveraged the OpenAI API to enable real-time, natural language responses to user queries, enhancing the ease and speed of accessing internal knowledge.
ChronoFloat - Timer App
Created an executable countdown timer widget app that floats on the desktop using Python tkinter Library. This tool helps users maintain focus and keep track of remaining work time.
Miniature Autonomous Racing Car
Performed troubleshooting on faulty hardware provided by NXP company (Buggy 3 Miniature Car) to determine root cause of malfunctioning and delivered proper corrective actions.
Real time tuning of Pixy camera with bird's eye view transformation while wirelessly testing on Raspberry Pi 3.