Al-amin Lawal
Software Developer
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Highly skilled software development professional bringing enormous talents for software design, development and integration. Offering advanced knowledge of in-demand programming languages. Background writing code and developing systems for web applications.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
United Way Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
01.2022 - Current
- United friends, family, colleagues and gathered essential items for people struggling to meet their basic needs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.\
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
Software Developer
Manitoba Public Insurance
Winnipeg, MB
04.2021 - Current
- Worked on the Digital COE team to migrate old legacy cold bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs and improving functionality.
- Worked with an agile team of 15+ developers to design and develop a complex web application for the largest transformational project in the organization's history.
- Collaborated on stages of the systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional development team members to analyze potential system solutions based on evolving client requirements.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
- Developed functional databases, applications and API's to support websites on back-end.
- Developed unit test cases for testing and automation.
- Leveraged Microsoft Azure application insights to debug and resolve complex production incidents involving multiple teams.
Private Tutor
Self Owner
Winnipeg, MB
04.2021 - Current
- Tutored and led a group of 20+ students on topics like Database Concepts and Usage (MySQL), Object-Oriented Programming (C++), Data Structures and Algorithms, and Intro to Programming (Java).
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Generated reports and provided feedback to students, supporting personal learning and development.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Created special handouts, study guides, and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.
Teaching Assistant
University of Manitoba
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Formulated instructional material such as handouts, assignments, problem sets, tests, exams, and presents to students in a variety of settings such as tutorials, laboratories, and seminars.
- Attended orientation, planning, and coordinating meetings as scheduled for staff in the course.
- Marked student work, including the work submitted by students in tutorials and labs.
- Provided guidance to students by highlighting misrepresentations and errors in their assignments and walking them through the remedial solutions.
- Consulted the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s) for guidance on assigned responsibilities.
Software Developer Intern
Blue Lagoon Technology Inc
Brampton, ON
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with team members in developing and maintaining new and existing APIs for internal company software using agile methodologies.
- Developed unit, integration, and acceptance tests for code before publication.
- Collaborated with team members in delivering high quality, well designed, and well-tested code for the backend using C# and SQL Server.
- Collaborated with customers and other team members to understand technical and infrastructure requirements.
- Participated in peer-code reviews that ensured the production of high-quality code.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (Database & Artificial Intelligence Specialization
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba01.2021
Skills
- Web and Software development : Angular, React, HTML, CSS, Javascript, C#, Net Core(Entity Framework), jQuery, Typescript, Liquid, Nodejs, Java
- Code Deployment : Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Bamboo
- Microsoft Technology Stack : Dynamics 365 CRM, Plugins, Power Automate cloud flows, Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Monitoring, Application Function Insights
- Database Development : SQL Server, MYSQL, MongoDB
- REST API development : C#, Mulesoft, Postman
- Version Control : GIT, Tortoise SVN
- Ticket Management : Azure DevOps, Jira
- Production Incident Management : BMC, Service Now
Hobbies
I love to learn new things about the past, present and future world. I spend a lot of time carrying out research on a multitude of domains including history, archeology, artificial intelligence and innovation. I love to also express my artistic side by painting and bringing to life my creative ideas.
Certification
· Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
· Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
· Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
· Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Office Specialist
· Certified SAFe 5 Practitioner
Timeline
Volunteer
United Way Winnipeg
01.2022 - Current
Software Developer
Manitoba Public Insurance
04.2021 - Current
Private Tutor
Self Owner
04.2021 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Manitoba
09.2020 - 12.2020
Software Developer Intern
Blue Lagoon Technology Inc
05.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (Database & Artificial Intelligence Specialization
University of Manitoba
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