Syed Ali Jafri
Software Developer
Toronto,ON
Summary
Recent Computer Science graduate with hands-on experience in software development and project coordination, seeking an entry-level role in the realm of software development. Proven track record in developing and maintaining web applications, improving application performance, and enhancing user satisfaction. Skilled in various programming languages and technologies, including Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React, Node.js, and Google Cloud Platform. Strong background in AI-powered projects, showcasing expertise in sentiment analysis and autonomous navigation systems. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing SQL databases. Demonstrated leadership capabilities through managing teams, coordinating projects, and achieving significant productivity gains. Committed to leveraging technical and analytical skills to drive innovative solutions and contribute to organizational success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
09.2020 - 06.2024
Certification
Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals
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Hands-On AI: Build a Generative Language Model from Scratch
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The Python Bible
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Work History
Technical Project Coordinator
Mudz Entertainment
Toronto, ON
05.2023 - Current
• Developed and implemented an Internal Scheduling tool with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, improving scheduling efficiency by 30% and project completion speed by 15%.
• Automated event coordination using bash scripts and Python, reducing manual scheduling efforts by 25% and boosting productivity by 20%, saving $10,000 annually.
• Managed ticket sales and secured sponsorships, increasing revenue from $65,000 to $86,000, boosting profitability by 32%.
• Resolved technical issues promptly, ensuring project continuity and achieving a 98% stakeholder satisfaction rate, delivering 12 projects ahead of schedule.
• Automated event lighting and sound systems using PLC and HMI programs, improving setup time by 25% and receiving positive feedback from over 90% of attendees.
• Hired and led teams of up to 50 volunteers and interns for each event, ensuring efficient coordination and execution, resulting in a 35% increase in event success rate and high team performance.
Web Developer Intern
GAOTek Inc.
Remote
12.2023 - 03.2024
• Collaborated with Solution Architects and Product Managers to develop and maintain web applications using WordPress, improving application performance by 25% and increasing user satisfaction ratings by 30%.
• Wrote clean, efficient, and well-documented code for various business verticals, contributing to a 10% increase in user engagement and reducing codebase issues by 15%.
• Developed and integrated RESTful APIs to enhance web application functionality and user experience, ensuring high availability and scalability, resulting in a 20% boost in application responsiveness.
• Utilized Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services to enhance the functionality and user experience of web applications, leading to a 40% improvement in performance and a 25% reduction in latency.
• Conducted thorough testing and debugging, including unit and integration tests, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and reliable applications with a 98% success rate and reducing post-launch issues by 35%.
• Implemented continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GCP tools, reducing deployment times by 50% and increasing deployment frequency by 30%.
Junior Software Engineer Intern
Dermkean
Toronto, ON
11.2022 - 11.2023
• Developed and maintained front-end and back-end applications for Dermkean’s e-commerce platform using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WooCommerce, boosting user engagement by 25%.
• Optimized SQL databases using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services to ensure data integrity and performance, improving data access speed by 40% and reliability by 20%.
• Implemented unit and integration tests to ensure reliability, reducing bugs by 30% and enhancing application stability by 35%.
• Streamlined development and deployment processes using Docker containers, cutting deployment times by 50% and increasing consistency.
• Reviewed and debugged code to enhance site reliability and performance, achieving 98% uptime and a 40% reduction in critical issues.
• Redefined user flow with responsive design, A/B testing, and feedback, boosting customer conversion rates by 30% and overall sales by 25%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch the e-commerce website, achieving 100% of project milestones and a 20% increase in on-time delivery.
Activities & Leadership
Mentor – Ignition Hacks (Virtual) (August 2024 – August 2024)
- Hosted a workshop at Ignition Hacks on Natural Language Processing, introducing hackers on how to integrate NLP into their projects.
- Showcased 2 personal projects on sentiment analysis and text classification using Python.
President – Pakistani Students Association (Toronto, Ontario) (September 2022 – June 2023)
- Led and mentored a team of 20 members, steering the strategic direction of the association & executing 6 events, enhancing member engagement by 60%.
- Facilitated regular team meetings and cross functional collaboration, ensuring clear communication & alignment, which boosted team efficiency by 25%.
Vice President – Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (Toronto, Ontario) (August 2022 – August 2023)
- Led a team to manage operations for events with 300+ attendees, optimizing resources & strategic planning, which resulted in a 25% increase in event attendance.
- Streamlined event logistics by introducing efficient processes, reducing setup time by 40%, improving overall event effectiveness and attendee experience.
Projects
Python Developer | Toronto, Ontario
AI-Powered Sentiment Analysis for Hate Speech Detection | July 2024 – July 2024
• Developed an AI-powered sentiment analysis system to detect hateful comments using NLP and a dataset of 50,000 comments, achieving 90% accuracy.
• Applied sentiment analysis and keyword filtering, reducing false positives by 25% for more precise moderation.
• Optimized with cross-validation and hyper-parameter tuning, enhancing system reliability by 20%.
• Refined based on user feedback, reducing hateful comments reaching users by 15%.
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Python Developer | Toronto, Ontario
Advanced Boggle Word Solver System | Jan 2024 – Apr 2024
• Developed an advanced Boggle word solver in Python using depth-first search algorithms, processing datasets of over 300,000 words and executing in under 10 seconds with 98% accuracy.
• Utilized Python’s data structures to store and retrieve words efficiently, reducing data access time by 40% and improving overall performance.
• Implemented automated unit testing with 100 test cases, achieving a 100% pass rate and ensuring the solver’s robustness and reliability.
• Deployed the solver using AWS services for scalable infrastructure, ensuring reliable performance under varying loads.
• Applied Terraform for infrastructure as code, and Kubernetes for container orchestration, reducing deployment time by 50% and managing resources with 30% more efficiency.
• Demonstrated versatility by implementing the solver in SmallTalk, Elixir, Haskell, and Rust, completing each version with execution times within 15% of the Python implementation.
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Full Stack Developer | Toronto, Ontario
EduMarket Pro – Advanced Marketplace Solution for TMU Students | Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
• Developed a responsive front-end with React and Material UI, and a scalable Node.js backend, improving page load times by 40% and user interface responsiveness.
• Integrated GitHub and Figma for version control and design, reducing development time by 30% and enhancing team productivity by 25%.
• Used Docker for containerization and deployed on GCP, reducing deployment errors by 50% and ensuring consistent performance across environments.
• Applied debugging and optimization techniques, improving application performance by 35% and maintaining a smooth user experience with minimal downtime.
• Conducted 50 unit tests with a 100% pass rate and created technical design specs, ensuring clear project execution and alignment with business requirements.
• Created detailed technical design specifications to align with and meet business requirements, ensuring clarity and consistency in project execution.
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Prolog Developer | Toronto, Ontario
AI-Driven Autonomous Navigation System | Sep 2023 - Sep 2023
• Designed and implemented an AI system in Prolog with a navigation and traffic knowledge base, enhancing navigation accuracy by 30% and demonstrating expertise in rule-based systems.
• Developed 50+ predicates and rules for real-world driving scenarios, ensuring 40% better compliance with Canadian driving regulations and improving system reliability.
• Integrated basic large language models (LLMs) for natural language processing, improving response relevance by 15% and enhancing user interaction within the AI system.
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Timeline
Web Developer Intern - GAOTek Inc.
12.2023 - 03.2024
Technical Project Coordinator - Mudz Entertainment
05.2023 - Current
Junior Software Engineer Intern - Dermkean
11.2022 - 11.2023
Toronto Metropolitan University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
09.2020 - 06.2024
Skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, jQuery, PHP, Python, C, SQL, Git, Jira, Figma
Functionality Testing, Report Development, Agile Methodologies, Software Engineering Methods, Communication, Requirements Gathering
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