Omar A. Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, On, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Developed a REST API using Python, Flask, Celery, Redis, and RabbitMQ to allow clients and third-party payment integrations to communicate with EV (Electric Vehicle) charging stations remotely• Implemented API key authentication to enhance security and facilitate communication between EV stations, station managers, and third party payment integrations• Set up and refactored MySQL database tables that communicated with the API to perform CRUD tasks• Wrote code tests using Pytest to automate the testing process of the API and facilitate implementing new features• Maintained Git version control and documentation using GitHub when implementing new features and bug fixes• Communicated and collaborated with team members and project lead by submitting Pull Requests for code reviews on GitHub and responding to feedback before finalizing changes• Troubleshooted, analyzed, and came up with solutions for AWS EC2 server failures and downtime in a timely manner by referring to AWS CloudWatch logs and Linux log files• Documented failures and incidents by writing detailed postmortems that summarize my findings, solutions, and recommendations to prevent the re-occurrence of such events• Founded and took on a leadership role in the company's Culture Committee to organize social and recreational team activities that built teamwork and fostered familiarity between team members in a remote-first workplaceTech: AWS, Linux (Ubuntu), Python, Flask, Redis, Celery, RabbitMQ, Pytest, MySQL, GitHub

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Programmed an I2C thermopile array Grid-EYE sensor using C++/Arduino and a Particle Electron IoT microcontroller to detect when someone passes by a hand sanitizer, alert them to sanitize their hands, and publish usage data to a database.• Developed a Python program with a fully functional GUI to analyze, filter, and plot the data obtained from the sanitizer sensor.• Prototyped and programmed an IoT device that utilizes UART Serial Communication to receive bait bag count updates from a Raspberry Pi and upload the data to a database.• Built a web app from scratch using Python/Flask and HTML5 to allow the client to view the data obtained by the bait bag counter.• Programmed and built a device that uses a Raspberry Pi, a camera, Python, and OpenCV to detect biomarkers indicating early stages of muscle atrophy on test strips.• Developed a user-friendly GUI using PyQt5.• Designed and built a laundry detergent dispensing machine using a peristaltic pump and a relay board connected to a Nayax payment terminal to generate profit for laundromats and the detergent manufacturer.

Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Redesigned resistive load banks for a chamber that tests AC and DC (single and 3-phase) Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) to save water and prevent leakage and corrosion, by using water-cooled metal plates.• Performed electrical circuit analysis and mathematical calculations to yield realistic and cost-effective results.• Conducted research on through-hole resistors, variacs, & SPST switches to select appropriate parts.• Created Excel spreadsheets and used functions to speed up calculation process and data collection.• Wrote a professional report on the process, results, and recommendations for the project.• Successfully transitioned to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, completing all assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.

Halifax, Canada

• Promoted academic excellence, addressed student needs, and encouraged involvement among residents to support the missions of Student Affairs & Services as well as the University.• Implemented and enforced University and Housing policies to ensure the safety of all residents.• Worked with over 50 students from more than 20 different countries to promote a diverse, friendly, and open-minded floor environment.• Counselled residents with daily university problems such as their academics and personal lives to help them come up with solutions for their issues.• Organized over 50 social and educational programs for residents, resulting in them returning to residence the following year.• Mediated and provided conflict resolution between residents and roommates that resulted in them getting along better and improving their living conditions.• Won awards for “Outstanding RA” and “Outstanding Development of Floor Community Spirit”.

Halifax, Canada

• Consolidated and analyzed hundreds of residents’ survey data using MS Excel to identify trends in event satisfaction and resident habits based on varying factors and demographics.• Researched evidence-based educational programs to implement during the academic year.• Planned and promoted residence-wide programs to bring the residence community together.• Maintained inventory of programming resources – including retrieval from storage & organizing.• Conducted tours of residence and related public relations duties to recruit new residents.• Boosted social media following by over 40% through consistent activity and engagement.

Halifax, Canada

• Assisted customers with their different needs and requests to maintain customer satisfaction.• Made sales in a quick-paced environment to a diverse group of patrons.• Troubleshooted and solved various problems that arose across the gym to keep customers happy.

Halifax, Canada

• Tutored Mathematics and Calculus to various levels of education and ages ranging from high school to university students.

Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering, Engineering

Diploma, Electrical Engineering