Ahmed Amir
About Me
I'm a Computer Science and Applied Math student at Whitworth University, graduating in 2026. I'm passionate about building products where AI, data, and user experience intersect.
🎓 Academics
Pursuing dual degrees in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, maintaining academic excellence while exploring the intersection of technology and mathematics.
🚀 Startup Experience
Founded and co-founded multiple startups, gaining hands-on experience in product development, user research, and business strategy.
🏆 Leadership & Community
President of Whitworth's International Club, Student Success Coach, and national speech & debate competitor, demonstrating leadership and communication skills.
Professional Experience
Building innovative solutions and leading teams across startups, research, and industry
CascadeBoost
Founder & CEO May 2025 – Present Spokane, WABuilt and launched a no-code platform enabling small businesses to create AI voice agents in under 5 minutes.
- Integrated Twilio, Google Calendar, OpenAI, ElevenLabs, and Supabase for seamless setup
- Designed analytics dashboard to track onboarding, feature adoption, and conversion metrics
- Conducted A/B tests to improve time-to-first call and user engagement
HeadStarter AI Fellowship
AI Fellow May 2024 – August 2024 RemoteBuilt and deployed five AI prototypes across five hackathons using modern web technologies and LLM APIs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional fellows to rapidly design, iterate, and demo new applications
- Delivered working prototypes in short timelines, showcasing full-stack development skills
- Presented demos to mentors, receiving feedback to refine product strategy
UL Solutions
SAR Testing Engineer Intern May 2024 – August 2024 Fremont, CADeveloped Python scripts to automate device power control and SAR testing using lab equipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards through automated radio frequency emission assessment
- Collaborated with 8 interns to implement Wi-Fi, Threads, and Bluetooth safety compliance
- Maintained 100% data accuracy through skillful data management and analysis
MisMatch
Cofounder & CTO September 2023 – Present Spokane, WALed development of a virtual wardrobe management & styling startup with 300+ users and $10K seed funding.
- Built the database & website using Python (Flask), pymysql, & JavaScript
- Won Spokane Founders Live & placed top 5 at Sparks Weekend
- Secured $10,000 in seed funding and achieved 300+ user signups
Featured Projects
Innovative solutions combining AI, data science, and user experience
ML Enrollment Prediction System
Built a machine learning system to predict applicant enrollment with 92% accuracy, estimated to reduce marketing costs by $30,000.
- Decision trees and neural networks
- 92% prediction accuracy
- $30K simulated cost reduction
Smart Home System
Designed and implemented a complete smart home system with embedded hardware control and Python application layer.
- Assembly language for hardware control
- IR and temperature sensors
- Gmail and Spotify API integration
Advanced Music Player
Created a feature-rich music player with intuitive GUI, playlist management, and advanced playback controls.
- Intuitive GUI design
- Playlist management
- Advanced playback controls
Voice-Controlled Email System
Developed an accessible email application using speech recognition for hands-free communication.
- Speech recognition integration
- Voice-controlled email composition
- Accessibility-focused design
Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive toolkit for building innovative solutions
Programming Languages
Technologies & Frameworks
Languages
Let's Connect
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