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Azhar Siraj

Azhar Siraj

Software Engineer
Rawalpindi

Summary

Talented Java Developer offering 7 years of progressive experience. Expert at designing, developing and maintaining wide range of new and existing products. Clear communicator and effective project manager. Driven to exceed customer expectations with cutting-edge applications. Versed in latest technologies and forward-thinking development professional bringing expertise in Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other programming languages.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Java Developer

Stella Technology
Islamabad
01.2023 - Current
  • Wrote unit tests for various services to minimize manual testing and to make services stable.
  • Reviewed code and debugged errors to improve performance.
  • Wrote, modified, and maintained software documentation and specifications.
  • Collaborated in team-based, Agile environment to accomplish objectives by deadlines.
  • Adjusted design parameters to incorporate new features.
  • Participated in requirements gathering and design development meetings.
  • Diagnosed and corrected errors within code to allow for integration of proprietary applications.
  • Reworked applications to meet individual customer demands.
  • Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
  • Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
  • Rapidly prototyped new data processing capabilities to confirm integration feasibility into existing systems.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.

Java Developer

Global Rescue LLC.
Islamabad
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Reviewed code and debugged errors to improve performance.
  • Researched new technologies for use in enterprise projects.
  • Developed application and software to increase department efficiency.
  • Collaborated in team-based, Agile environment to accomplish objectives by deadlines.
  • Participated in requirements gathering and design development meetings.
  • Worked with business teams to understand needs and address production questions.
  • Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
  • Developed multiple SDKs to be added into various microservices throughout application as dependencies.
  • Being point of contact between multiple teams, managed to kept team updated and aligned.

Technical Consultant

IBM
Islamabad
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Authored best practices documentation for use in new personnel onboarding processes.
  • Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
  • Installed updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
  • Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
  • Developed technical requirement documentation for new software products.
  • Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
  • Improved systems with addition of new features.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to transform client requirements into turnkey solutions.
  • Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
  • Offered input for complex documents to support client-ready final versions.
  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.

Software Engineer

Ikonami Technologies
Islamabad
11.2016 - 11.2019
  • Developed websites using multiple PHP frameworks
  • Primarily worked in WordPress, Drupal and Shopify
  • Was outsourced to various clients for limited time period
  • Was responsible for requirement gathering from client and time estimations
  • Worked with multiple developers and testing team to produce best quality websites/products
  • Worked with multiple developers and testing team to produce best quality websites

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

NUML University
Islamabad, Pakistan
01.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Quaid I Azam University
Islamabad, Pakistan
11.2014 - 09.2016

Skills

    Maintaining applications

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Accomplishments

  • Most valuable resource award 2019 - Ikonami Technologies
  • Top performer of the year 2020 - IBM

Interests

Brain storming

Hiking

Team building activities

Motorbike riding

Scouting

Cricket

Timeline

Java Developer

Stella Technology
01.2023 - Current

Java Developer

Global Rescue LLC.
01.2022 - 12.2022

Technical Consultant

IBM
12.2019 - 12.2021

Master of Science - Computer Science

NUML University
01.2018 - 01.2020

Software Engineer

Ikonami Technologies
11.2016 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Quaid I Azam University
11.2014 - 09.2016
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