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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Proficiently design, develop, and deploy new tools, features, and modules using web technologies such as JavaScript, React, TypeScript, HTML, and LESS, enhancing functionality and improving user experience (UX).• Fork and modify existing NPM packages to align with the company's unique requirements, demonstrating adaptability and customization prowess.• Implement advanced features such as Web3 and Google Analytics (GA4) into new and existing web applications, improving data analysis and user experience.• Effectively communicating and assisting back-end developers in implementing new features and functionalities using PHP, resulting in seamless front-end and back-end functionalities.• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement strategies aligned with agreed-upon coding and design standards, ensuring consistent and high-quality outputs.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Mediaocean acquired the company in August 2022.• Proficiently design, develop, and deploy new tools, features, and modules using web technologies such as JavaScript, React, TypeScript, HTML, and LESS, enhancing functionality and improving user experience (UX).• Fork and modify existing NPM packages to align with the company's unique requirements, demonstrating adaptability and customization prowess.• Implement advanced features such as Web3 and Google Analytics (GA4) into new and existing web applications, improving data analysis and user experience.• Effectively communicating and assisting back-end developers in implementing new features and functionalities using PHP, resulting in seamless front-end and back-end functionalities.• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement strategies aligned with agreed-upon coding and design standards, ensuring consistent and high-quality outputs.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Conducted extensive research on off-the-shelf web analytics software, including Matomo and Google Analytics, gaining a deep understanding of their features and functionality.• Designed and developed customized web tracking solutions using InfluxDB and StatsD, leveraging the .NET Framework to enhance data collection and analysis capabilities.• Provided valuable assistance to front-end developers in implementing analytics web tracking using JavaScript and Angular, facilitating streamlined data tracking and analysis.• Expertly wrote and implemented complex Flux Query against data collected using StatsD and InfluxDB, enabling the data to be displayed in the front end in a clear and easily consumable format.• Conducted in-depth research on Dockerized Matrix Synapse with additional Sync Workers, leveraging Kubernetes to perform Horizontal Pod Autoscaling for Sync Workers, resulting in a highly scalable and efficient system.• Developed a custom Dockerized Jitsi Meet solution tailored to the specific requirements of the team lead, utilizing a deep understanding of containerization and system design.• Researched Kubernetes Security Best Practices, including using Secrets for configuration settings and RBAC, ensuring the highest level of security for the system.• Conducted thorough research on Dockerizing Unity in a Windows Container to be a part of a CI/CD Framework, demonstrating a deep understanding of containerization and its applications in software development.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

As Bursity's Co-Founder and former CTO, I oversaw the development and implementation of technology aligned with the company's goals. I ensured the company remained up-to-date with emerging technology trends and advancements to stay at the forefront of innovation in the education and financial sectors. Our goal was to leverage technology to create a seamless user experience and develop innovative solutions to match marginalized students with financial opportunities. Our ultimate aim was to lower hurdles to higher learning for individuals historically facing systemic barriers.I am proud to have been a part of a team dedicated to promoting equity in education and empowering students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their academic and professional goals.• Co-developed the System Analysis and Design process with the Co-Founder and CEO, ensuring an efficient and effective design process.• Designed and documented critical system components such as System Flow Diagram, Development Timeline, Entity Relation Diagram, and Data Dictionary to ensure clear communication and efficient development.• Leveraged an in-depth understanding of user needs and behaviour to design and prototype a user interface and experience that resulted in a compelling and intuitive product demo.• Performed AWS administration and DevOps tasks such as Amazon Workspace, RDS with MariaDB, CodeCommit, CodePipeline, WordPress with LightSail, and RBAC using IAM.• Effectively managed the development of MVP with a team of three summer students by leveraging exceptional leadership and collaboration skills to ensure that the project remained on track and achieved project objectives.• Launched a student-focused MVP that provided over 49k financial awards valued at over $450M to help over 300 marginalized students across Canada and the US. This critical milestone demonstrated the effectiveness of the team's development efforts and had a significant positive impact on the target user population.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Developed a robust and efficient RESTful API within React, leveraging AWS Serverless and Lambda Functions to connect to MongoDB, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.• Expertly developed specialized modules using React, leveraging industry-leading tools like Formik for form building and the Material-UI Framework for efficient and effective UI development, resulting in a polished and high-performing product.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Expertly set up full analytics tracking, including page data, eCommerce, and user experience (UX) tracking, using tools like Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics, ensuring accurate and effective data collection.• Partnered closely with Analytics Reporters and Account Managers to troubleshoot and develop complex analytics requirements, using a collaborative approach to ensure optimal outcomes.• Leveraged advanced JavaScript and jQuery skills to monitor DOM interactions and react to them for analysis, ensuring comprehensive data collection.• Successfully implemented Google Optimize for A/B testing, skillfully changing elements on a page to drive optimal results.• Effectively implemented third-party tracking requirements and platforms, such as Facebook Pixel, to measure the results of Facebook Ads, ensuring comprehensive and accurate tracking.• Expertly communicated technical needs with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring optimal outcomes for all involved.

Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Designed and implemented ETL and data migration workflows using MySQL Stored Procedures.• Developed specialized reporting modules tailored to clients’ businesses and technical requirements using Laravel, Eloquent, and PHP.• Created responsive and visually appealing Front-End Web Applications using PHP (Laravel), Joomla, JavaScript (jQuery), HTML5, CSS3 (LESS), and Bootstrap.• Collaborated with a graphic designer to complete an e-commerce website using LemonStand while mastering the ZURB Foundation Framework.• Continuously updated and improved web applications while providing prompt technical support to ensure smooth operations.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Ensured adherence to Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) guidelines and compliance while implementing effective fraud prevention and anti-money laundering tactics through exceptional customer service.• Trusted with acting management roles, demonstrating high levels of responsibility and reliability.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Collaborated with a senior business analyst and information architect to develop a business case for the corporate data as a service project by analyzing the company's business processes.• Contribute to developing a conceptual data analytics reference architecture, data and analytics service model, and organizational structure.• Researched and attained a deep understanding of master data management, metadata management, data quality, and data governance.• Acquired knowledge of Kimball methodology for dimensional modelling, data integration, data virtualization, data lake, and Kimball and Inmon data warehouse architecture.

Diploma, Information Technology - Database Application Programming, 89%

Activities and Societies: • Served as Class Representative for the 1st Year Student Association. • Coordinated the Student Lounge in 2017..

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