SIRAJ AHMADZAI
Software Engineer
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic and multilingual Software Developer and Entrepreneur with a proven track record spanning 4+ years. As Co-founder and Operations Lead at WindowGuru, I've driven innovation and success, managing all aspects of IT, Digital Marketing, Business Management, and partnerships. My software engineering skills are underpinned by a strong foundation in troubleshooting, programming languages, and web development. I have a passion for developing user-friendly, secure interfaces while promoting best practices in web design. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and meeting diverse challenges head-on, I bring a unique blend of technical and entrepreneurial expertise to drive business growth and project success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Developer & Systems Administrator
NAV CANADA
OTTAWA, ON
01.2018
- Designed SharePoint apps/sites and administered the main SharePoint site to support collaboration objectives
- Planned and managed the successful migration of 1 TB of files valued at $10 million from the file server to SharePoint.
IT Engineer
Department of National Defense
Gatineau, QC
01.2018
Systems Programming Teaching Assistant
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
01.2017
Co-Founder & Operations Lead
WindowGuru
Ottawa, ON
07.2020 - Current
- Co-founded and managed online operations for WindowGuru.
- Improved website for increased customer inquiries.
- Drove 30% customer base growth via digital marketing.
- Managed team payroll and provided IT support.
- Established cost-effective supplier relationships.
- Enhanced customer retention through CRM.
- Ensured safety compliance in operations.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
Software Engineer
AMADEUS
OTTAWA, ON
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for designing and implementing interfaces and middleware software for the integration of Amadeus Airport IT products into the airport/aviation industry and operating environments
- Participated in designing, coding, testing, debugging, configuring and documenting software products
- Responsible for creating efficient design and developing User Interaction screens using HTML, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Angular and Node JS
Website Developer
CARLETON UNIVERSITY
OTTAWA, ON
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Led a website design project from the “Information Gathering” to the “Launch” phase, used by 60+ students/volunteers, empowered and educated members of rural communities
- Determined project scope, gathered requirements, and defined plans to build ClimateSmartCommunities.org.
Systems Tester
VIAVI SOLUTIONS
OTTAWA, ON
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Designed and mobilized comprehensive testing procedures adopted as standard methods for employees company-wide
- Collaborated with the QA team to improve the systems’ compliance to ~80%.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computer Science (Conc. Software Engineering
Carleton University
Ottawa, ONAbstract Data Types & Algorithms, Database Management Systems, Discrete Structures, Object-Oriented Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Principles of Computer Networks - undefined
Skills
Software Developmentundefined
Certification
Microsoft Certified – Azure Fundamentals (2022)
Affiliations
Supervisor | Bayshore Community Association | Ottawa, ON | 2016
Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling,
In my free time, I am an avid practitioner of kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling, reflecting my dedication to discipline, physical fitness, and continuous self-improvement.
Timeline
Co-Founder & Operations Lead
WindowGuru
07.2020 - Current
Software Engineer
AMADEUS
01.2020 - Current
Developer & Systems Administrator
NAV CANADA
01.2018
IT Engineer
Department of National Defense
01.2018
Website Developer
CARLETON UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - 01.2019
Systems Tester
VIAVI SOLUTIONS
01.2018 - 01.2019
Systems Programming Teaching Assistant
Carleton University
01.2017
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computer Science (Conc. Software Engineering
Carleton University
Abstract Data Types & Algorithms, Database Management Systems, Discrete Structures, Object-Oriented Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Principles of Computer Networks - undefined
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