Firas Elayan

About Me

Hello! I’m Firas Elayan, a software engineer with a lifelong passion for technology and building impactful solutions. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from McMaster University, and I specialize in backend development, scalable APIs, and data-driven platforms. I’m proficient in Python, Java, C, and SQL with hands-on experience in AI, real-time applications, software security and software testing. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging agile practices and teamwork to deliver reliable, high-performance software. My focus is always on creating practical, efficient solutions that solve real-world challenges, and I’m committed to continuously expanding my expertise and contributing to the global software landscape.

Skills

I possess a diverse skill set in software development, encompassing various programming languages, frameworks, and tools that enable me to tackle complex engineering challenges effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada

September 2020 - April 2024

Relevant Courses

Data Structures & Algorithms, Databases, Software Testing, Concurrent System Design, Real-Time Systems, Networks & Security, Continuous Optimization, Performance Analysis of Comp. Systems.

Experience

Software Engineer

Mantika AI Consultancy Ltd

December 2024 - Present

• Develop and maintain backend services powering an AI-driven real estate platform handling over 3.5 million property listings, including structured data, embeddings, images, and locality metadata.
• Build and optimize APIs and data pipelines that enable property search, recommendations, and analytics across millions of records.
• Collaborate within the engineering team using Agile practices, conducting code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure scalable deployments.
• Optimize large-scale data processing workflows, improving system throughput and ensuring reliable delivery of property data.
• Contributed to development and integration of AI/ML models for semantic search and property recommendations, supporting production deployment of the platform.

Projects

Software Engineer

CampusConnections: Augmented Reality On-Campus Companion Application

September 2023 - April 2024

• Pioneered a functional AR-based prototype using Unity and C, offering immersive on-campus navigation with key features such as location tracking, and real-time event viewing, enhancing user engagement.
• Engineered and optimized Google Firebase backend implementation to manage real-time data and authentication, ensuring issueless performance for up to 1,000 simultaneous users.
• Drafted and refined a comprehensive SRS document detailing more than 50 functional and non-functional requirements, enhancing system performance standards and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Leveraged GitHub for team communication, version control, and collaboration, ensuring efficient project development and code quality.
• Conducted extensive testing, with over 70 tests performed achieving code coverage of over 95.8% for each module, to ensure the reliability and accuracy of AR functionalities, as well as confirming the application’s user capability.

Software Engineer

Development of Ride-Sharing Application

January 2023 - April 2023

• Facilitated over 12 brainstorming sessions, which contributed to improved team collaboration and efficiency.
• Produced an in-depth SRS document outlining over 40 project requirements, enabling clear project guidelines and aligning the team’s objectives.
• Developed a fully functional Android prototype using Java and Android Studio, tested on an Android device, achieving over 85% functionality without performance issues.
• Designed scalable architecture using PAC and repository models, enabling seamless user growth and system expansion

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