Alif Hassan Aunkur
Data Extraction | Data Pipelines | Backend Developer | Software Engineer
Computer Science Student and Developer focused on backend and data engineering, with hands-on experience building web scrapers, PostgreSQL pipelines, and FastAPI services. Interested in automation, data processing, and turning messy real-world data into usable systems.
Featured Projects
A selection of projects that showcase my expertise in backend development and full-stack engineering.
Ecommerce Data Pipeline & Analytics API
End-to-end data pipeline that scrapes laptop listings from a real e-commerce site using Scrapy, normalizes product specs (CPU/GPU/RAM/Display), stores historical snapshots in PostgreSQL (Supabase), and exposes aggregate analytics through a FastAPI backend. Includes automated scraping via cron and live Swagger API.
Node.js Blog Platform
Full-stack blog application built with Node.js, Express, EJS, and MongoDB. Implements CRUD functionality, server-side rendering, and basic user flows, demonstrating backend/frontend integration.
Stock Price Scraper & Visualization
Python-based stock price scraper using BeautifulSoup with data stored in SQLite and analyzed using Pandas. Includes basic visualizations with Matplotlib to explore price trends, demonstrating end-to-end data collection and analysis.
Technologies I've Worked With
A diverse toolkit built through years of hands-on experience with modern development practices.
Languages
Backend
Frontend
Databases
DevOps & Tools
Other
Professional Experience
A timeline of my career journey and professional growth.
Co-Founder / Technical Lead
Week Geeks
Jul 2023 – Dec 2023
Co-founded and built a tech newsletter platform using Python and Flask, growing to 500+ daily readers within the first month. Led end-to-end technical operations, implemented automated data collection pipelines, and trained a 20+ member team across content, design, and social media.
IT Consultant
Khaja Electric
Apr 2023 – Sep 2023
Developed automated web scraping and email outreach pipelines using Python and BeautifulSoup, generating 2000+ verified leads and reducing manual prospecting by 70%. Also maintained the company website and supported digital growth initiatives.
Course Instructor (Frontend Development)
InclusionX
Mar 2023 – Aug 2023
Delivered frontend web development courses (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to students with cognitive disabilities, improving retention by 50%. Designed reusable curriculum material and trained volunteers while emphasizing real-world coding exercises.
Software Engineering Intern
Edutechs
Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
Worked on an educational web platform using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Firebase. Built frontend interfaces and integrated user data storage, reducing manual handling by 90% while maintaining data integrity.
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? I'd love to hear from you.
What I'm Looking For
- Backend or data-focused internships / junior roles
- Projects involving Python, APIs, databases, and automation
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities to learn in real production environments
- Collaborative teams where I can grow while contributing meaningful work