I'm Talhah Raheem, a Computer Science graduate from CSUF and a Software Engineer at EmpowerSleep, where I work on patient-facing tools, internal systems, AI workflows, and product improvements in the sleep health space.
What started as curiosity about how the digital world works has grown into a passion for building software that solves real problems. I'm especially interested in artificial intelligence, full-stack development, health tech, and creating tools that make complex workflows simpler and more impactful.
At EmpowerSleep, I get to work at the intersection of software engineering, AI, product, and operations, helping build technology that supports better patient care and improves how teams work behind the scenes.
Outside of tech, I enjoy working out. It helps me reset, stay focused, and come back stronger both mentally and physically.
May 2026 - Present · Full-time
Jan 2026 - May 2026 · 5 mos
Aug 2025 - May 2026 · 10 mos
Jan 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos
Jan 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos
Oct 2024 - May 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos · Part-time
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A sleep education chatbot powered by RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) using content from the EmpowerSleep blog and textbooks. Answers sleep-related questions with cited sources using FAISS vector search and GPT-4o-mini.
A Chrome extension that guides students through the WISE reflection framework while providing AI-generated feedback. Features a Node.js/SQLite backend with token-based authentication for secure OpenAI API calls.
A peer-to-peer marketplace platform for college students to buy, sell, and trade items within their campus community. Features product listings, direct messaging, secure checkout, and user authentication.
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A mood-based music recommendation system that analyzes emotional content from user input to suggest matching songs. Uses VADER sentiment analysis to identify emotion keywords and provide personalized recommendations, operating entirely offline.
A focused task management app with smart sorting by due date, a 5-second undo window, filtering between pending and completed items, and keyboard shortcuts. Built with Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
A C++ application that manages and organizes student information using object-oriented design principles. Features classes for Students, Courses, and StudentList with dedicated input/output handling modules.
An action-packed 2D side-scroller where players control Nix, navigating through difficult levels with changing settings, sophisticated parkour sequences, and frightening enemies.
Migrated three virtual machines (Kali Linux, Windows Server 2022, Metasploitable) to Microsoft Azure. Gained hands-on experience with risk assessment, OS hardening, Active Directory, and cloud operations.
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2021 - 2026
Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on software engineering, algorithms, and artificial intelligence. Was actively involved in student organizations including ACM and the Muslim Tech Collaborative.
Relevant Coursework: Java, C++, Discrete Structures, Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Web Development, Statistics Applied to Natural Science, Operating Systems, File Structures and Databases, AI, Data Science/Big Data, Web Backend Development, and Compilers.
I'm always open to connecting with others in tech, especially around AI, software development, health tech, startups, or anything exciting and impactful.
