Hello, I'm
Hashim Bukhtiar.
An experienced full-stack developer and data scientist with a passion for engineering.
I'm a software engineer and data scientist studying Software and Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University. I've spent the last few years bouncing between internships at tech companies and banks, building things that range from AI-driven developer tooling to NLP chatbots to pricing models. I care about work that's technically interesting and actually useful to the people using it.
Outside of work, I'm usually building something on the side, whether it's a hackathon project, a “genius” app idea from a family member, or just a fun experiment.
I'm in my final year at McMaster University and genuinely enjoying the unique overlap between software and biomedical engineering more than I expected to.
Streamlined digital experiences.
I've worked on a variety of projects, from personal solutions to hackathon winners. Here are some of my favorites:
Winner - TD Intern Hackathon 2026
TD Call Shield
Real-time scam detection that turns victims into defenders
hlthy
Where fitness meets social media
tagRL
Emergent pursuit-evasion via adversarial co-evolution
Winner - Hack Canada 2026, Most Technically Complex AI Hack
Jarvis Eh?
AI-powered smart glasses for dementia care with face recognition and real-time guidance
Winner - DeltaHacks 2026
NeuraLearn
Knowledge graphs that organize learning into branching, focused conversations
Top 30/251 - Hack The North 2025
SigmaScholar
Transforms YouTube Shorts into micro-learning sessions with AI-generated quizzes
Winner - iBioMed Showcase 2025
AlaREM
Analyzing EEG signals and sleep stages for a refreshed wake-up every morning
Winner - NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024
HELIOS: High-resolution Earth Light and Infrared Observation System
Integrating surface reflectance data with ground-based spectral measurements
RideRecon
The app that identifies the make and model of any car on the road
Winner - Google Developer Solution Hackathon 2024
NorthStar
An AI-powered mental health, productivity, and organization tool
HandEase
The glove that improves the hand dexterity of Multiple Sclerosis patients
Shelvation
An omni-directional moving shelf for individuals with arthritis and limited joint mobility.
Winner - Peel STEMFest Hackathon 2022
Sort-O-Matic
A smart and eco-friendly waste sorting system
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Coming soon...
My past
experience
These are the co-ops/internships I've had so far.
TD BankData Science Intern, AI in Fraud & Financial Crimes
BMC SoftwareSoftware Engineer Intern
ScotiabankData Science Intern, Global Transaction Banking
TELUSSoftware Engineer Intern
Badal.ioSoftware Engineer Intern
LocalStudentBusiness Development InternOutside the terminal.
A few things that keep me busy when I'm not coding.
My TED Talk