Hi, I'm Jamal Apicha
Computer Science & Engineering Student
The Ohio State University
I love building clean, user-friendly web apps that bring ideas to life. Skilled in full-stack development and excited about creating technology that truly makes an impact. Proud Morrill Scholar and consistent Dean’s List honoree.
About Me
Passionate about technology and innovation
I am a dedicated Computer Science & Engineering student at The Ohio State University with a passion for creating innovative software solutions. My academic journey has been marked by excellence, earning me the prestigious Morrill Scholarship and consistent placement on the Dean's List.
Beyond my technical skills, I’m fluent in English, Swahili, Somali, and Arabic, which allows me to connect with diverse communities. I’m also actively involved in professional development programs like CodePath, SpringBoard, and ColorStack, where I’ve honed my technical and leadership skills through collaborative projects and rigorous coursework.
When I’m not coding, you’ll find me brainstorming new project ideas, learning about emerging technologies, or playing soccer. I’m excited to continue growing as a developer and contributing to impactful projects that solve meaningful challenges.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
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Languages
English, Swahili, Somali, Arabic
Projects
Showcasing my technical expertise and problem-solving skills
The Lilabean Impact Center
We built The Lilabean Impact Center, a data-driven platform created during JPMorgan Chase’s Code for Good Hackathon, enabling the Lilabean Foundation (a nonprofit supporting children with brain cancer) to clearly showcase research progress and visualize the impact of donor contributions.
- Selected as 1 of 175 students nationwide to compete in JPMorgan Chase’s Code for Good Hackathon out of over 12,000 applicants.
- Collaborated with a cross-university team of 6 engineers to design and deliver a full-stack nonprofit platform in 24 hours.
- Built an interactive data visualization dashboard using Flask, PostgreSQL, and Chart.js to display real-time donation and research insights.
- Integrated an AI-powered chatbot to provide personalized foundation updates and guide user engagement with ongoing research initiatives.
Fundraiser Website
Built a fundraising website to help raise awareness for communities in Somalia impacted by severe drought The platform highlighted real images and videos to show the human impact of the crisis, along with key statistics from organizations such as the WHO and UNESCO to educate donors and encourage meaningful engagement. The project helped drive awareness and raised over $1,275 in donations.
- Designed and developed a responsive web platform to educate users about the effects of drought on vulnerable communities.
- Integrated real images, videos, and global health statistics to increase awareness and emotional engagement.
- Implemented donation tracking and user authentication to monitor engagement and contributions.
- Helped raise over $1,275 in donations to support humanitarian relief efforts.
Barbershop Appointment Booking Platform
A custom web application built in collaboration with my local barber to streamline appointment scheduling and improve day-to-day operations. The platform allows customers to book appointments easily while giving the barber full control over schedules and availability.
- Built a real-time appointment booking system erving 20+ active customers.
- Implemented user authentication, live schedule updates, and automatic appointment confirmations.
- Designed an admin dashboard to manage bookings, availability, and customer information efficiently.
- Deployed the application on Vercel with an Express.js and MongoDB backend, helping reduce no-shows and improve overall scheduling efficiency.
Movie Discovery App
A responsive movie discovery web application built with React that allows users to search for movies, browse trending titles, and view detailed movie information using real-time data from The Movie Database (TMDb) API.
- Built a React application that fetches and displays real-time movie data using the TMDb API.
- Implemented search functionality that allows users to find movies by title and dynamically update results.
- Displayed detailed movie cards including posters, ratings, language, and release year.
- Designed a responsive UI with reusable components and clean CSS for smooth performance across devices.
Soccer Pickup Game Scheduler
A web application designed to help soccer players organize pickup games more efficiently. It allows users to schedule games, confirm attendance, and receive real-time updates, improving communication and reducing cancellations.
- Enabled players to schedule games, confirm attendance, and get real-time updates on game status.
- Built a responsive React interface for browsing and booking games.
- AWS Lambda serverless architecture
- Reduced last-minute cancellations by 30% with real-time status features.
Experience
Professional and academic experience
Systems Associate
Managed and maintained GLS (Global Logistics System) operations, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability. Successfully reduced system downtime by 15% through proactive monitoring and efficient troubleshooting protocols.
- Monitored system performance and resolved technical issues
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime by 15%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on system optimization
- Maintained documentation and operational procedures
Bootcamp Member
A prestigious full-stack web development program sponsored by Walmart–Guild Education, designed to provide participants with hands-on experience in modern web technologies, problem-solving, and collaborative development. Selected from a competitive pool of over 300 applicants, I gained valuable skills through rigorous coursework and a collaborative capstone project.
- Selected as 1 of 25 participants from over 300 applicants for this highly competitive program.
- Completed full-stack coursework covering modern tools and frameworks.
- Collaborated on a capstone project to solve real-world challenges.
- Applied Agile development practices in team-based projects.
- Strengthened technical communication and problem-solving skills.
Get In Touch
Let's connect and discuss opportunities
Phone
347-355-3059GitHub
github.com/jamalmohadinhoReady to collaborate?
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, and ways to contribute to meaningful technology solutions.
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