Hello, I'm
Fariha Ibnat
Computing Science student at the University of Aberdeen, building at the intersection of code, creativity, and curiosity.
Work Experience
The Path So Far
Software Engineer
Aberdeen Software Factory
Developed a web application for project registration and search using Next.js, TypeScript, SQL, and Bootstrap following Agile methodology.
Wireline & Perforating Intern
Halliburton
Created automated approval system using VBA and Power Automate to replace manual processes. Implemented daily automated reminders and procurement reports through SAP integration.
PhD Research Assistant
QUADRAT
Contributed to DNA barcode project on UK seagrass beds; performed DNA extraction, PCR assays, and analyzed results using bioinformatics tools.
IT Helpdesk Intern
Net Zero Technology Centre
Delivered customer service across all channels, managed tickets via RMM, and administered Censornet for enhanced security.
My Tech Universe
Stack
What I Work With
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Frameworks
Tools & Platforms
Automation
Methodologies
Research
Education
Knowledge Tree
Every level unlocked new skills and possibilities
BSc Computing Science
University of Aberdeen, UK — Sept 2022 - Present
HNC Computing
West Lothian College, UK — Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
Science High School
Ettore Conti, Italy — Sept 2017 - Jun 2021
Professional Strengths
Communication
Explaining complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Team Leadership
Collaborative skills through projects, internships, and customer-facing roles
Business Acumen
How technology drives business, gained at NZTC and Halliburton
Project Mgmt
Delivering IT projects on time and within budget
Highlights
Trophy Case
UoA Hackathon
Developed an innovative interactive communication system for professors and students with merit-based interaction capabilities for effective academic engagement.
UoA Game Jam 2026
Created Senet, an educational children's game inspired by ancient Egyptian culture, combining entertainment with historical education.
Play SenetUoA Game Jam 2025
Created North Sea Dwellers, a 2D adventure game set in a coastal world, earning 2nd place at the University of Aberdeen Game Jam 2025.
Inform Prize Competition
Contributed to the Search Aberdeen Register project, transcribing and digitizing old Aberdeen court cases to create an accessible online historical database.
Portfolio
Things I've Built
Aberdeen Software Factory
Archive
A full-stack web application built for Aberdeen Software Factory. Manages and archives software project records with search and registration functionality.
Bridge ACT
A tool built for researchers and council at Aberdeen Software Factory, supporting activity coordination and team collaboration.
Research & Personal
Search Aberdeen Registers (SAR)
A searchable platform for Aberdeen's medieval council records, built with Team Lima for Inform Prize 2025. Search and filter historical entries, view record images with transcriptions, and export results as PDFs — making UNESCO-recognised archives accessible for research and public use.
Auto-CV
A browser extension that auto-fills job application fields from your CV — just upload your CV once and it handles the repetitive form filling for you.
Med-AI
Dissertation project: an AI-powered medical assistant trained on data scraped from the NHS website using a custom Python scraper — covering 811+ medical conditions with intelligent Q&A.
Game Development
North Sea Dwellers
A 2D coastal adventure game built for the University of Aberdeen Game Jam 2025, earning 2nd place. Explore a world of sea creatures and oceanic puzzles.
Senet — Ancient Egyptian Board Game
Built entirely during UoA Game Jam 2026 and awarded 1st place. A digital reimagining of Senet, the 5,000-year-old Egyptian board game — combining historical education with interactive gameplay.
Web Development
Full-stack apps with React, Next.js, TypeScript, and SQL. Responsive, fast, and production-ready.
AI & Data Projects
NLP, web scraping, ML pipelines, and AI-powered tools. Real projects, proven results.
Automation & Scripts
Python automation, Power Automate flows, Excel VBA, and data processing pipelines.
Get In Touch
Let's Build Something Together
I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations, and interesting conversations. Drop me a line!
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