Hi, I amMuhammad Hilal
Full stack developer passionate about creating intelligent, scalable, and innovative digital solutions.
About Me
Get to Know Me
I'm an undergraduate Computer Science student at Universitas Indonesia with a strong passion for building meaningful and impactful technology. I’m especially interested in software engineering, web development, and data science, and I enjoy exploring how these areas intersect to solve real-world problems.
I love working on projects that challenge me to learn new tools and think critically, whether it's developing intuitive web applications, designing efficient software systems, or analyzing data to uncover insights. I have hands-on experience with several programming languages and frameworks, and I’m always excited to grow and collaborate in a team environment.
Currently, I’m looking for opportunities to apply and expand my skills through internships, projects, or research collaborations. I’m a fast learner, a team player, and always eager to explore new challenges in tech.
Education
Computer Science
Universitas Indonesia
Specialized in software engineering and web development with focus on modern programming languages and frameworks.
Key Highlights:
- •Joined several organizations and became a teaching assistant
- •Created multiple web applications, data science, and AI/ML projects
- •Acquired strong skills in software development, problem-solving, and teamwork
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
SMA Negeri 1 Jakarta
Focused on mathematics and natural sciences with strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Key Highlights:
- •Participated in the National Science Olympiad in Astronomy at the provincial-level (Jakarta) and ranked in 6th place
- •Became a top 10 outstanding student in the school
- •Developed strong analytical and scientific research skills
Tech Stacks & Tools
Work & Organizational Experiences
Teaching Assistant of Calculus 2
Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Indonesia
Assisted in teaching Calculus 2, providing support to students through tutoring sessions, grading assignments, and facilitating discussions to enhance understanding of complex mathematical concepts.
Key Highlights:
- •Provided one-on-one tutoring for over 40 undergraduate students, helping them understand complex calculus concepts
- •Assisted in grading and providing feedback on homework assignments, ensuring clarity and consistency in assessment
- •Helped in preparing course materials, including practice problems for exam preparation
IT & Broadcast
OKK UI
Contributed to the development of the OKK UI 2024 website's frontend, leveraging React for dynamic user interfaces and Tailwind CSS for efficient and responsive styling. Focused on creating an engaging, user-friendly design that aligns with the project's goals and ensures a seamless browsing experience.
Key Highlights:
- •Developed responsive frontend components using React and Tailwind CSS
- •Created engaging and user-friendly design interfaces
- •Contributed to the development of a website used by thousands of new students at Universitas Indonesia in 2024 for orientation and university-related information
Editorial Marketing
COMPFEST
Contributed to editorial marketing activities for COMPFEST 15, focusing on content creation, media relations, and publication management to enhance the event's visibility and engagement across multiple platforms.
Key Highlights:
- •Created and published press releases for the Grand Launching of COMPFEST 15
- •Conducted interviews with speakers at the Grand Launching event
- •Provided captioning, proofreading, translating, and copywriting services
- •Generated thousands of insights across various social media platforms
Latest Projects
MAAMS
AI-powered root cause analysis application utilizing DeepSeek R1 model for chat completions. Validates and confirms underlying causes of problems with advanced analysis algorithms and prompt systems.
Apap Medika
Hospital management system using a 6-microservice architecture for all core hospital functions. I took full ownership of the end-to-end product design, creating the UI/UX and design system from the ground up. The system features complex business logic and robust security with JWT-based authentication, OAuth, and role-based access control for five distinct user types.
Database Backup Utility
Built a versatile Command-Line Interface (CLI) tool in Go to fully automate backup and restore operations for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQLite. It securely integrates with multi-cloud storage providers like AWS S3, GCS, and Azure, implementing compression, encryption, and custom retention policies. The tool features a modular architecture containerized with Docker, complete with Slack notifications and scheduled workflows for reliable, unattended operation.
CrawlKit API
REST API for intelligent and ethical web scraping, featuring concurrent crawling and a real-time analytics dashboard. The system ensures responsible data collection by enforcing robots.txt compliance, automatic delays, and rate limiting. It uses BeautifulSoup for advanced HTML parsing and includes data quality monitoring reports to guarantee reliable data extraction.
Natural Language Inference
Deep learning model for predicting logical relationships between sentences using pre-trained DeBERTa V3 model. Built entirely from scratch with PyTorch for Indonesian and English datasets.
Lembarpena
Award-winning literacy community web and mobile application connecting readers and authors. Features book purchasing, discussion forums, and wishlist functionality. Winner of The Best Web Application Award.
Latest Blog Posts
The Evolution of Deployment: From Manual Chaos to Automated Mastery with Docker & Cloud Run
Explore how modern deployment practices with Docker and Cloud Run have revolutionized the way we deploy applications.
Mock Objects & Stubs: Your Key to Bulletproof Test Isolation
Discover how to use mock objects and stubs to create isolated, reliable, and maintainable tests for your applications.
Mastering Database Management: A Complete Guide to Automatic Data Seeding and Migration
Learn how to effectively manage your database with automatic data seeding and migration techniques for better development workflow.
Test-Driven Development: The Key to Building Reliable and Scalable Software
Discover how TDD methodology can help you build more reliable, maintainable, and scalable software applications.
From Duplication to Elegance: How SOLID Principles Transformed Our Authentication System
Learn how applying SOLID principles can transform messy, duplicated code into elegant, maintainable authentication systems.
OWASP Compliance and Beyond: Building Robust Security Through Secure Programming
Comprehensive guide to implementing OWASP security principles and building secure applications with robust programming practices.