Mariam Kanj

AI and Software Engineer

Developing high-performance full-stack applications with integrated RAG pipelines and intelligent agent orchestration, built on scalable, reliable architecture.

About Mariam Kanj

AI and Software Engineer

About Me

I build AI-powered web applications that combine traditional software engineering with modern AI systems. I work with MERN stacks and Next.js to create scalable platforms that integrate AI agents and RAG pipelines while maintaining performance and security.

Professional Journey

My professional journey in software engineering and AI development

2022 - 2025

Bachelor of Computer Science

Beirut Arab University (BAU)

Degree in Computer Science. Focused on core engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures.

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

Software Development Intern

IDS Fintech

Developed RESTful APIs using ASP.NET (C#) and SQL Server. Enhanced system performance through asynchronous programming.

2023 - 2025

Software Development

Full Stack Engineering

Building robust, scalable web applications using the MERN stack and Next.js, emphasizing clean architecture and performance.

Nov 2025 - Dec 2025

Web Development Intern

Diraya

Built SaaS platforms using React.js and Tailwind CSS, integrating ASP.NET backends and translating Figma UI/UX into high-fidelity components.

2025 - 2026

AI Engineering

Advanced AI Specialization

Specializing in LLM Engineering, RAG systems, and Agentic workflows. Implementing fine-tuning (QLoRA) and multi-modal AI integration.

2026 - Present

Hybrid Systems & AI-Native Applications

Current Focus

Building AI-Native applications by integrating autonomous multi-agent systems and optimized RAG pipelines into high-performance web products.

01.Expertise

  • Building fast web applications with Next.js and React, optimizing load speed and user experience.
  • Optimized RAG & Hybrid Search: Building high-accuracy retrieval pipelines through data purification, re-ranking, and search optimization.
  • Secure & Scalable Backend: Designing reliable APIs and microservices with rate limiting, authentication, and async processing.
  • Efficient Model Specialization: Implementing memory-efficient QLoRA fine-tuning and quantization for specialized LLMs with low-latency inference.

02.Technical Ethos

Performance First

Optimizing every byte to achieve maximum speed, ensuring sub-second load times and smooth interaction experience.

Innovation First

Continuously exploring new technologies and development patterns to solve complex problems efficiently.

Modular Architecture

Building clean, reusable codebases that scale easily without accumulating technical debt.

Scalability

Designing systems that grow with user needs, whether in web applications or AI systems.

Certifications

Professional Certification

AI & ML Engineering Certificate

Youbee.ai2025-2026
Advanced Specialization

AI Engineer Core Track: LLM Engineering, RAG, QLoRA, Agents

Udemy2026

Skills & Technologies

Expert
Next.js - Full-Stack Framework

Next.js

Full-Stack Framework
Expert
React - Frontend Library

React

Frontend Library
Expert
TypeScript - Type-Safe JS

TypeScript

Type-Safe JS
Expert
Tailwind CSS - Utility-First CSS

Tailwind CSS

Utility-First CSS
Expert
Node.js - Server Runtime

Node.js

Server Runtime
Advanced
PostgreSQL - Relational DB

PostgreSQL

Relational DB
Advanced
MongoDB - NoSQL Database

MongoDB

NoSQL Database
Advanced
Docker - Containerization

Docker

Containerization
Expert
Supabase - Backend as a Service

Supabase

Backend as a Service
Advanced
ASP.NET Core - Enterprise Backend

ASP.NET Core

Enterprise Backend
Advanced
Laravel - PHP Framework

Laravel

PHP Framework
Advanced
SQL Server - Enterprise DB

SQL Server

Enterprise DB

Projects

Showcasing innovative solutions that blend cutting-edge technology with exceptional user experiences.

FlightAI Assistant
ai
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS

FlightAI Assistant

A multi-modal AI agent built with Python and Gradio, featuring real-time SQL tool calling, web scraping, and media generation.

PythonOllamaGradioSQLiteEdge-TTSBeautifulSoupPollinations AI
Key Features:
  • Tool Calling: Autonomous SQL database queries for real-time ticket pricing
  • Multi-Modal Output: Integrated Edge-TTS for audio and Pollinations AI for images
Insurellm RAG Engine
ai
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS

Insurellm RAG Engine

A high-performance RAG pipeline processing 70+ documents using ChromaDB and Groq inference for sub-second responses.

PythonGroq (Llama 3.3)ChromaDBLangChainOllama EmbeddingsGradio
Key Features:
  • Enterprise Knowledge Base: Processes 76 markdown documents into 971 semantic chunks
  • Hybrid Architecture: Local mxbai-embeddings combined with ultra-fast Groq LLM
YOLO Object Detection
ai
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS

YOLO Object Detection

Real-time object detection and tracking system using computer vision for automated counting and monitoring.

PythonUltralytics YOLOOpenCVComputer Vision
Key Features:
  • Advanced Detection: Utilizes pretrained YOLO model (yolo11l.pt) for high-accuracy multi-class detection
  • Persistent Tracking: Implements object tracking across frames with unique IDs to prevent double counting
YoumaX AI
Hybrid
HYBRID

YoumaX AI

A robust full-stack MERN application featuring real-time state management, secure JWT authentication, and high-performance image processing.

React 19Node.jsExpress 5MongoDBGemini AIImageKitJWT AuthTailwind CSS 4
Key Features:
  • Advanced AI Chat: Context-aware conversations using Gemini 2.5 Flash model
  • AI Image Generation: Create images from text prompts via ImageKit
BudgetBuddy
software
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

BudgetBuddy

A premium personal finance application with real-time data visualization, multi-salary tracking, and advanced financial goal management. Built with modern tech stack including Supabase authentication and PDF reporting.

Next.js 15TypeScriptTailwind CSSRechartsSupabasejsPDFshadcn/ui
Key Features:
  • Intelligent Dashboard: Financial overview with spending trends and category breakdown
  • Multi-Salary Support: Manage multiple income streams with percentage-based allocation
Nasab Translation
software
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Nasab Translation

A professional multilingual translator portfolio featuring Next.js 15, optimized for performance and elegant user interaction with modern UI components.

Next.js 15React 19Tailwind CSS 4Radix UIFramer Motion
Key Features:
  • Multilingual Support: Professional translation services in French, Arabic, and English
  • Modern Architecture: Built with Next.js 15 App Router and Server Components

Looking for more specialized work?

I have 15+ additional specialized tools, experiments, and open-source contributions available on my GitHub profile.

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Insights

Technical insights, career reflections, and AI discoveries from my professional journey

Cybersecurity

Modern CAPTCHA Is Behavioral AI

Security systems analyze how you behave.

#Security#AI
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Intelligent Systems

When Biology Meets AI

Artificial neurons are inspired by real neurons in brain.

#Neural Networks
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Career Development

My Diraya Internship Experience

Real products taught me how to think like a developer.

#Career
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Resume

I have two specialized versions of my resume, one focused on software engineering and another on AI systems. Pick the one that best matches your interests!

Software Engineer CV

Full-stack web development with React, Next.js, Node.js, and scalable API design using ASP.NET and SQL databases.

AI Engineer CV

Building LLM applications, RAG systems, and AI agents with LangChain, Hugging Face, and multi-modal AI systems.

Contact Me

Reach out for projects, collaborations, or just to say hi!

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Let's Solve Complex Problems Together

Whether you have an innovative project in mind or wish to explore collaboration opportunities, I'm excited to connect and bring your vision to life.

Mariam Kanj | AI and Software Engineer