Waleed Zahid
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Specializing in Cognition and Computation within Cognitive Science, I possess a unique blend of analytical skills and programming proficiency. My ability to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application equips me to contribute effectively to innovative projects that require an understanding of both human cognition and efficient algorithms.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager on Duty
Rogers Communications / Fido
Ottawa, ON
03.2022 - Current
- As Apple Ambassador I conducted product demonstrations and training sessions to educate customers on Apple features, functionalities, and benefits; fostering a strong understanding and preference for Apple products.
- Successfully led sales operations of one of the top stores in Canada, consistently exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
- Trained, coached, and mentored a team of sales associates, fostering a positive and high-performing work culture.
- Assisted in development of monthly sales goals to motivate team and drive store objectives
Programming Intern
Sama Al Shamok
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Remote
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated strong proficiency in Python, Java, and C++ by actively contributing to the development and enhancement of software applications.
- Applied programming skills in Python and Java, particularly in the context of AI projects and implementations.
- Leveraged exceptional problem-solving skills to identify and resolve intricate bugs and software defects, ensuring seamless functionality and a superior user experience.
- Collaborated with seasoned developers to design and implement complex algorithms, significantly improving the performance and efficiency of key features within the software application.
Sales Lead Manager
ALDO
Ottawa, ON
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling for additional products and services.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in decision-making and planning. .
- Collaborated with store manage to implement sales strategies and promotional campaigns contributing to overall success of the store.
- Oversaw employee performance corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Data Analyst
Sama Al Shamok
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Remote
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Implemented code solutions to answer analytic questions, test and assess new methods.
- Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
- Worked with business intelligence software and various reports to glean insights into trends and prospects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON04.2023
Skills
- Advanced Programming - Python, Java, and C
- Oracle 11g compatibility installation
- SQL and database management
- Oracle database, TNS service, and Table-space and user creation
- Data Analysis and visualization
- Proficiency in Figma
Certification
- (ICS)2 Certified in Cybersecurity
- Coursera: Google UX Design.
- Coursera: IBM Python for Data Science, AI, and Development.
- Certified in Sage 50
- Certified in Odoo
Timeline
Programming Intern
Sama Al Shamok
05.2022 - 05.2023
Manager on Duty
Rogers Communications / Fido
03.2022 - Current
Data Analyst
Sama Al Shamok
01.2021 - 04.2022
Sales Lead Manager
ALDO
02.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science
Carleton University