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Harkirat Bassi

Software Developer
Brampton,Ontario

Summary

Accomplished Software Development Engineer with a proven track record at Amazon, specializing in scalable architecture and API development. Excelled in translating business requirements into technical solutions, enhancing system efficiency, and fostering team collaboration. Expertise in Web application development and adept at problem-solving, significantly reducing development time by creating reusable code libraries.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Development Engineer

Amazon
06.2022 - 03.2023


  • Designed scalable architecture for applications to easily accommodate future growth in user base or functionality expansion.
  • Partnered closely with product management to understand business requirements, translating them into technical specifications that met stakeholder expectations fully.
  • Developed reusable code libraries to expedite future development efforts, reducing time-to-market for new features.
  • Developed APIs using Java for the Origination Identity Registration project, reducing customer friction during onboarding.
  • Contributed to front-end development using JavaScript, React, and Typescript, ensuring compatibility with existing codebases.
  • Authored key design documents in Quip to propose and communicate technical solutions.
  • Handled customer tickets for A2P services, resolving issues and joining the on-call rotation for urgent tasks.
  • Collaborated with the team using Git, Amazon’s internal sim tool, Slack, and Amazon Chime for meetings and code reviews.
  • Gained experience with AWS services, including SQS, Lambda, and S3.

Software Engineering Intern

Amazon
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Participated in agile development processes, effectively adapting to changing requirements while maintaining high-quality results.
  • Documented development procedures, creating valuable reference materials for future projects or team members joining the team.
  • Collaborated with software engineers to develop and test application procedures for system efficiency.
  • Enhanced software performance by optimizing algorithms and streamlining code.
  • Developed token-based authentication for AWS SNS, a feature highly requested by customers.
  • Modified back-end API and front-end console to support tokens, enhancing functionality beyond certificate-based authentication.
  • Presented the project to the SNS team, where it was well-received and projected to increase revenue.
  • Used Git for version control, Amazon’s internal sim tool for sprint management, Slack for communication, and Amazon Chime for meetings.

Back End Developer

University of Western Ontario
05.2019 - 08.2019


  • Built APIs and data clients to consume APIs.
  • Managed efficient SQL queries and data transport.
  • Designed and developed a backend database and server for a room-booking web app.
  • Used Express, NodeJS, PostgreSQL, and Docker to build the system.
  • The project was set to be integrated into the university’s official website as a skeleton for future applications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Honors in Computer Science

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Honors Business Administration

Ivey School of Business
London, ON
05.2001 -

Skills

Web application development

Frontend Development

Object-Oriented Programming

Backend Development

API Development

Git Workflow

Program debugging

Documentation Management

Unit Testing

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional

Timeline

Software Development Engineer

Amazon
06.2022 - 03.2023

Software Engineering Intern

Amazon
04.2021 - 08.2021

Back End Developer

University of Western Ontario
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Honors in Computer Science

University of Western Ontario
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Honors Business Administration

Ivey School of Business
05.2001 -

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