Brain storming
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
Product development
Technical Writing
Build releases
Solutions deployment
Peer programming
Agile
Process improvements
API design knowledge
Accomplishments
- Most valuable resource award 2019 - Ikonami Technologies
- Top performer of the year 2020 - IBM
Interests
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