Zakia Maryam Najafizada Email & Phone Number

Silver Spring, Md, Us

United States

- Provide business analysis and business application programming services in support of the USPS Retail Strategy and Optimization group. - Conduct financial analysis, product management, and equipment site selection. - Aid in the operations and maintenance of product management models, a site selection analysis model, the profit center management framework, and associated retail footprint site models. - Support the development of an Azure cloud-native web application incorporating these models into a more capable automation stack. - Utilize GitHub.com for version control and collaboration. - Leverage Azure Web Service and Azure Containers for cloud services and container management. - Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Python and Django. - Use Excel for data analysis and reporting. - Implement COSMOS for data storage and processing. - Apply ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping. - Utilize Databricks for data engineering and machine learning. - Employ Qlik, PowerBI, or another BI tool for business intelligence and data visualization. - Develop PowerPoint presentations and conduct ad hoc analyses. - Support Retail Strategy and Optimization technology fielding and operations support. - Provide general business process implementation and improvement support. - Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions. - Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps. - Develop and optimize database schemas and queries. - Ensure the security and integrity of applications through best practices and adherence to USPS security guidelines. - Perform code reviews and participate in peer reviews to ensure high-quality code standards. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. - Troubleshoot and debug application issues to ensure optimal performance.

United States

- Established and led the development of Amoozesh, an application dedicated to teaching Afghan women English through Persian.- Developed the apple version of Amoozesh using Xcode, Swift, SwiftUI, and Storyboard for Apple related development.- Developed the Android version of Amoozesh using Android Studio, Java, and Kotlin- Developed a user-friendly multiple-choice format for English learning within the application.- Leveraged Spring Boot for building robust and scalable backend services.- Employed React.js for developing dynamic and responsive user interfaces.- Integrated RESTful APIs to enhance application functionality and interoperability with external systems.- Conducted load testing to evaluate system performance under stress, identifying and mitigating potential bottlenecks.- Managed and optimized databases using SQL, ensuring efficient data retrieval and storage.- Monitored application performance and reliability using New Relic and Splunk, ensuring high availability and quick issue resolution.- Designed and implemented GraphQL APIs to provide flexible and efficient data retrieval for frontend applications.- Utilized Kubernetes for orchestration and management of containerized applications, ensuring scalability and resilience.- Led a dedicated group of Afghan women to work passionately on the Amoozesh project, aiming to empower Afghan women through education.- Successfully launched the application on both the App Store and Play Store, making it accessible to a wide audience.- Secured more than 50 000 in grants to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.- Fostered strategic collaborations with Canadian women for Afghan women, the Davis Founda-tion, and other organizations to support Afghan women's educational initiatives, thereby enhancing the program's reach and impact.- Spearheaded the expansion of the Amoozesh application.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Overseeing all aspects of logistics for student programming, ensuring the smooth execution of events, activities, and daily operations.- Coordinate and manage logistics for various student programming events, including nightly campus activities, clubs, and athletics.- Break down large-scale projects into smaller, manageable tasks for effective delegation among team members.- Collect and analyze student feedback to design engaging and memorable programs.- Liaise with hired talent, vendors, and host institutions to ensure successful event execution.- Plan and publish comprehensive student schedules in coordination with office and other department heads.- Identify and address campus tasks and needs to ensure smooth program operations.- Respond to and resolve programming and operational issues creatively and efficiently.- Assist the Office Director in running the Programming/Operations Office, supervising, mentoring, and training staff.- Create staff schedules, assign duties, and ensure all campus needs are met.- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with various offices and students.- Support with courses, entertain students, run clubs, chaperone off-campus trips, and perform other summer program duties as needed.

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

- Assist IT department in developing and maintaining software applications for education and ad-ministration.- Provide technical support for students, faculty, and staff, troubleshooting issues and aiding with installations.- Collaborate with senior developers on coding projects in languages like Java, Python, an HTML/CSS.- Implemented Page Objects Model framework, Data Driven framework and 21 Page classes from scratch using OOPs Java concept to represent web pages.- Developed test code in Java language using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG framework.- Manage databases, ensuring accurate and efficient data handling.- Contribute to the university's web presence, resulting in a 40% improvement in user experience.- Explore technology integration in education, potentially creating online modules and apps.- Engaged in code reviews using GitHub Pull Requests, fostering a culture of quality and shared learning within the team.- Used Postman for API testing, verifying the correctness and performance of RESTful services.- Collaborated with QA team to design and execute test cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage and identifying critical bugs early in the development cycle.- Employed Agile methodologies to manage project tasks and deliverables, maintaining flexibility and responsiveness to changing requirements.- Actively engaged in a research paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity, contrib-uting to Computer Science department's academic and research portfolio.

Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

- Responsible for designing, building, and delivering software testing, systems assurance, and consistent delivery of high performance, high availability predictable systems on an ongoing basis.- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software product using Python Language.- Optimized code performance by identifying and refactoring critical bottlenecks, resulting in a 20% increase in application efficiency.- Documented software development methodologies in comprehensive technical manuals, enhanc-ing IT personnel's project onboarding efficiency by 35%.- Supported development, QA, and user experience staff, contributing to a 15% faster product development cycle.- Enhanced application functionality by implementing 10+ new features and resolving over 50 bugs, leading to a 25% improvement in user satisfaction ratings.- Utilized GitHub for version control, ensuring seamless collaboration and code integration within the development team.- Conducted automated testing using Selenium to ensure robust and error-free web applications, reducing manual testing efforts by 40%.- Participated in Scrum meetings, providing updates on sprint progress and collaborating with team members to resolve blockers.- Developed unit tests and integration tests to validate application functionality, leveraging frame-works like JUnit and TestNG.- Implemented Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins, automating build and deployment processes to improve efficiency.- Improved communication skills, evidenced by a 50% reduction in project misunderstandings, while presenting progress updates at weekly team meetings and maintaining active, clear communi-cation channels with colleagues.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

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