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Faheem Saleem

12 month internship @ Thales | BSc Computer Science with Placement Year

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My internship at Thales

As a Systems Integration and Testing (SI&T) Engineer during my 12-month placement at Thales, a global leader in defence and security, I honed skills in ensuring software system reliability within complex engineering environments. I later transitioned to a 50% software development role, gaining diverse experience in both integration and software engineering.

Key Contributions

  • Rigorous Testing & Validation: Executed over 250 test procedures for complex integrated systems (e.g., autonomous vessels), meticulously analyzing data and using professional test management suites.
  • Software Integration: Contributed to seamless integration and verification of software iterations, configuring infrastructure and updating components across the system rigs.
  • Issue Tracking & Automation: Utilized tools like Jira to raise and verify over 200 detailed issue tickets, enhancing Linux OS expertise and developing a Python script for automated release monitoring.
  • Collaborative Engineering: Engaged in daily stand-ups and sprint planning with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. I also mentored new team members on system updates and testing.
  • Android App Development: Independently developed an Android inventory management application, delivering multiple iterative updates with features like filtering and loan support, earning positive senior stakeholder feedback.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Resolved complex system anomalies, including critical network installation issues and platform configuration errors.

Skills & Proficiencies

Technical Proficiencies

  • Operating Systems: Linux (Red Hat Enterprise)
  • Programming/Scripting: Python (automation, internal tools), Kotlin (Android app development), Bash, Java, YAML
  • Tools & Platforms: Doors (Test Management), Jira (Project Management, Kanban), VMware, Excel, Minicom, Squish IDE, Git flow, Ansible.
  • Software Engineering Concepts: Software lifecycle, UML diagramming, SDD, database design, UI/UX, configuration control, QA.
  • Networking: PXE boot, MAC addresses, VLAN configuration, switch CLI.

Soft Skills Developed

  • Communication & Collaboration: Enhanced teamwork and communication.
  • Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Demonstrated strong analytical skills in diagnosing, rapidly adapting to new technologies.
  • Initiative & Proactiveness: Independently drove projects and consistently showed approach with high standards.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Actively guided and trained new colleagues and interns, becoming a key point of contact.

"A genuine, obvious enthusiasm for working with computers and software is a real asset. Clearly someone who has built a reputation in a short time of being a reliable asset to the project."

- Line Manager

"You have been a valuable member of the team and you have truly contributed towards the delivery of critical systems to the customer."

- Matrix Manager

"I was really impressed with what you did with the app development and see that you could be (are) a really good software developer. I think that software development will be where your future in Thales belongs"

- Matrix Manager

"Friendly quick learner that quickly integrated and became one of the main points of contact for the SI&T team. He became well integrated into the company building a wide network amongst other interns, developers and senior developers, graduates and more; making him a good fit for the company."

- Apprentice

"Efforts you've made to improve on the tools and processes applied, and your enthusiasm to learn and apply more SW skills - this is a real strength and something I think you should continue to highlight and leverage in your career as you move forward."

- Functional Manager

"Faheem has fitted into the team and interfaced with other teams very well. This is due to his enthusiasm and willing to engage with not only his team but others he comes into contact with. I would be happy to work with Faheem in the future should the opportunity arise."

- A cool guy :)

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Full-Stack App Developer & SI&T Engineer

Currently on a 12-month internship at Thales with the role of IVVQ Engineer. Finishing in August 2025

5+ years of experience in software development, Team leader with strong leadership skills gained through hands-on projects, Developed Android applications with 50K+ downloads and building web projects, including this portfolio. Skilled in project planning, testing and documentation

I have a proven ability to translate ideas into functional applications across mobile, web, and embedded systems using Arduino.

My projects

3 years and still going!

Statics - Valorant Companion App

Over 50,000 Downloads!

Developed a comprehensive Android companion app for the FPS game 'Valorant' using Kotlin and Android Studio.

Built with: Kotlin, Java, Android Studio

Key Features:
  • Match History
  • Rank History
  • Multi-account support
  • Friend's activity
  • Viewing shops
  • Interactive Minimap
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My other projects

A showcase of my work in different domains.

Timeline

Where it all began

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