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Seven years of experience writing software using various programming languages, for both commercial and leisure purposes.
Strong foundation in object oriented and structured programming designs and methodologies required to implement scalable software solutions.
Experience in using functional programming paradigms to optimize application performance and reduce component coupling.
Comprehension of the paradigms of effective and aesthetically pleasing standards based Internet application development.
Ability to productively work either individually or as a member of a team.

Thorough knowledge of modern object oriented programming languages: C#, C++, and Java.
Thorough knowledge of modern Internet languages and standards: XHTML 1.1, JavaScript, CSS (Levels 1, 2, and 3), and XML and related technologies (XSL, XPath, XSD, etc.).
Working knowledge of relational database systems and languages: Microsoft SQL Server, SQLite, and ANSI SQL.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, Eclipse, and the GNU Compiler Collection.
Working knowledge of Source Control Management systems including Perforce and Mercurial.

March 2010 - Present

Advanced Web Developer

Vastardis Capital Services, Burlington, ON

Designing and developing a toolkit for the creation of pure JavaScript web user interface components using jQuery, mustache.js HTML templates, and XML.
Designing and developing a standards based Financial Dashboard web application using various technologies and frameworks including ASP.NET, jQuery, and protovis.
Researching cutting edge technology for integration with application including .NET’s Task Parallel Library, Comet, and Touch Events in WebKit/Gecko.
Developed a prototype testing infrastructure for unit testing and functional testing of JavaScript components/classes using QUnit and WatiN.
Coaching other team members regarding best practices for web based application development.

May 2008 - March 2010

Software Engineer

Actuate Corporation, Toronto, ON

Taking a leadership role for up to five developers in refactoring the user interface code for a Web based Performance Management application written in C#, Delphi, HTML and JavaScript, with particular emphasis on the following areas:
- Creating a set of reusable and testable Web 2.0 controls from an existing legacy codebase in an iterative fashion.
- Establishing a high level of separation of concerns using various industry tested design patterns including Model-View-Controller and Model-View-Presenter.
- Establishing a goal for a clear-cut n-tier architecture and migrating existing code to the appropriate locations.
- Creating a core toolset to allow for easier implementation of standards compliant and accessibility aware (Section 508, WAI-ARIA, etc.) components.
- Ensuring team members follow through on internal coding practices regarding reusablility and separation of concerns through code and concept reviews.
Authored and verified design and scoping documents for newly committed development projects.
Addressed critical support inquiries from customers in a thorough and timely fashion.
Mentored Co-operative Education students in enhancing their understanding of software development methodologies.

May 2007 - August 2007

Evaluated the user interface of a specialized Activity Management application, with a focus on the following three areas:
- Removing redundant controls and pages from the codebase.
- Merging controls with similar functionality into generalized control(s) with appropriate behavioural facets.
- Simplifying the user’s interaction by reducing the amount of User Interface Friction present in the system.
Designed and implemented a new set of generic and reusable ASP.NET Server Controls in C# and JavaScript for use by other developers.
Identified and addressed encapsulation, coupling, and performance issues in the Presentation and Presentation Logic tiers of the application.
Improved application maintainability by ensuring that ASP.NET modules conformed to Microsoft recommended best practices.
Provided instruction, demonstrations, and support to peers for the correct usage of the new ASP.NET Server Controls.

August 2006 - December 2006

Implemented a new Database Persistence code path, significantly optimizing most database access tasks.
As part of a team, reviewed the application’s codebase for potential Oracle database incompatibilities, and developed preliminary software interfaces to address the incompatibilities.
Improved the application’s user experience by profiling and optimizing heavily used Web Service and JavaScript methods.
Designed and developed the user interface for a Database Upgrade Wizard in C#.
Debugged and fixed key application issues in a timely fashion, ensuring that code changes did not result in any regressions.

January 2006 - May 2006

Software Developer

Business Objects SA., Vancouver, BC

Increased the speed of the MSI generation toolchain by 10%, shortening the build times of the software suite by 10 to 15 minutes.
As part of a team, developed the client side infrastructure needed for the organization to be able to ship stand-alone language packs for the Enterprise and Crystal Reports application suites.
Developed and maintained internal tools used by the Installation team during the build process of media masters using C++, C# and Perl.
Designed and developed a proof of concept version of a next generation Unix Software Installer backend using Perl, XML, and GNU Make.

May 2005 - September 2005

Junior Computer Programmer

Sensors & Software, Inc., Mississauga, ON

As part of a team, played an integral part in the final stages of development of an application written in C++ specializing in the analysis of large volumes of Ground Penetrating Radar data.
Increased the usability of the application by streamlining and simplifying the User Interface based on internal user response.
Optimized the application’s data rendering code nearly 400% by using double buffering and occlusion techniques.
Responsible for validating the implementation of several key analysis algorithms in the application using empirical examination.
Refactored and modularized common components from the application to be used by additional projects.

December 2011 - Present

Leadership Team Member

Master Foroughi’s Martial Arts Academy, Toronto, ON

Leading 15 minute warm-up sessions for younger students before class.
Assisting Masters and Instructors during class by teaching students individually or in smaller breakaway groups.
Assisting in the organization and planning of school activities.

Bachelor of Mathematics, Honours Computer Science, Co-operative Program, Minor in Philosophy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON, September 2003 - August 2008.