Welcome to my portfolio
I'm Zaher Lavi
Crafting digital experiences through code
A software engineer passionate about creating innovative solutions and exploring new technologies. Based in The Netherlands, I'm always eager to take on new challenges and learn from every experience.
About Me
Software engineer and startup co-founder with a passion for building innovative solutions through code. Skilled in programming, algorithms, and system design, with hands-on experience turning ideas into real-world applications. Always exploring new technologies and striving to grow as a software engineer through continuous learning and challenging projects.
Work Experience
Full-Stack Engineer Intern
Capisoft (March 2025, July 2025)
Actively involved in developing full-stack web applications using React, Django, and Firebase. Integrating AI into organizational applications used daily by professionals. Committed to writing clean, reusable, and secure code, reinforced by thorough testing to ensure production readiness, in collaboration with our brilliant team.
IT Digital Support
Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam (Feb 2022, Present)
Supporting the exam hall by troubleshooting network and software issues for students during digital exams.
Commercial Graphic Designer
Barg Print (Feb 2019, Aug 2020)
Managed client branding and designed websites, logos, and print materials. Maintained printing equipment and ensured high-quality output.
Co-founder & Software Engineer
Vervai (May 2024, March 2025)
Co-founded a startup focused on AI and data integration for small businesses. Built full-stack AI dashboards, and currently developing a sensor-based AI system for sports facilities.
Education
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Sep 2022, July 2025)
Thesis : "GNN model to predict EPSS scores"
Relevant coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Web Development, Database Systems
Projects
Object-Oriented Programming Projects in Scala
Aug 2023 – Current
Building functional games like Snake and Tetris using Scala with a focus on immutability and object-oriented design. Reinforces strong grasp of functional and OOP principles.
Personal Portfolio Website (zaherlavi.nl)
Jan 2023
Built and deployed a responsive portfolio using Next.js, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS. Set up CI/CD with GitHub Actions, deployed to GitHub Pages, and connected a custom domain. Emphasized clean code and modern web practices.
Interpreter for IJVM (Java Assembly)
Jun 2023
Implemented a low-level IJVM interpreter in C, handling bytecode operations to simulate Java assembly behavior. Strengthened understanding of virtual machines and memory handling.
Chat Application (Python/C)
May 2023 – Jun 2023
Created a cross-platform chat application using Python and C with TCP and UDP socket programming. Developed both client and server sides with secure communication protocols.
Multithreaded & Secure Programming (DAS-5 Supercomputer)
2023
Worked on C-based multithreaded applications optimized for performance and scalability. Also implemented secure chat applications emphasizing memory safety and encryption.
Website with Real-Time Database API
Jan 2023
Created a web application using HTML/CSS/JavaScript (frontend) and Node.js (backend) with a RESTful API for real-time updates. Focused on responsiveness and backend integration.