Summary
Fahim Shams is a software engineer and instructor based in Philadelphia with eight years of hands-on experience building scalable backend systems and teaching computer software engineering. He combines academic instruction at Thaddeus Stevens College with industry experience at Plus One (Optum) and Tata Consultancy Services, where he developed full-stack Java and Angular applications, REST APIs, and reusable TypeScript components. Comfortable across the stack, Fahim has shipped Node.js services, MongoDB models, and automated tests in CI environments while working in agile teams. He brings classroom clarity to complex engineering problems, mentoring students and translating real-world enterprise practices into coursework. Currently pursuing an MS in Computer and Information Sciences, he’s increasingly focused on systems that "think," blending traditional backend reliability with emerging intelligent features.
8 years of coding experience