Aleem Bawany

12 Kh-e-Tauheed Corner of 15th • Phase 5, DHA • Karachi, Pakistan

Phone: +92 (321) 827-0450 • E-mail: aleemb@gmail.com • http://www.aleembawany.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Developer/Test – Microsoft Corporation. MSN, adCenter division

2003 – 2007

o    Developing and overseeing deployment of Web 2.0 technologies including Flash, Silverlight and AJAX for client side behavioral tracking within Global Business Intelligence/adCenter team

o    Detailed the design, deployment and maintenance of the data collection from the Hotmail Kahuna Beta systems for intelligence into usage trends

o    Manage Quick Fixes (QFEs), automated build verification and quality assurance of Billing and Reporting team servicing various internal Microsoft partners including XBox, Hotmail, MSN.com

o    Design, develop and manage web-based and desktop toolkits and applications for business partners as well as other developers and testers using ASP.NET, C#, .NET Framework

o    Managing contractors/new hires’ ramp ups, transitions, scheduling and resource allocation

Lead Developer – KPMG, Peat Marwick

2002 Summer

o    Realized and shaped client requirements through prototyping and iterative development cycles

o    Designed and developed Java Applet on top of existing legacy database to provide portability

o    Achieved platform continuity through project documentation, UML diagrams and auto-builds

o    Implemented security controls for multiple access levels and logging across the intranet

Teaching Assistant – University of Toronto

2000 – 2001

o    Taught Visual Basic, HTML, MS Access and other computing skills to a class of 25 students

o    Held lab sessions and workshops to provide students with a better understanding

Founder – Webskeleton.com / Webdesign.com.pk

2000 – Present

o    Consulting on developing online strategies, IT integration and workflow automation

o    Develop modular and configurable Content Management Systems and Business Process tools

o    Regeneration of web platforms (W3C compliance, usability, Information Architecture, Web2.0)

o    Internal processes for code versioning, unit testing, build automation and auto documentation

Senior Web Developer – University of Toronto Pulse

1999 – 2000

o    Trained new hires on best practices & coding guidelines; documented for platform continuity

o    Optimized HTTP traffic and client/server caching; reduced bandwidth and load times by 25%

o    Produced annual budget and streamlined future budgeting by classifying all expense categories

o    Setup redundant architecture for backup, load balancing and scheduled deployment cycles

COMPUTING SKILLS

o    Language Proficiency: C#, PHP, C/C++, Java, Advanced Javscript/CSS/*ML

o    Web: ASP.NET, LAMP, MS SQL Server, DB2, Photoshop, Flash, Usability, W3C Standards

o    Networking Programming: TCP/IP, Routing (RIP), SMTP, POP and Proxies

o    Platforms: Windows Server (2K3, Vista), Linux, Unix (SunOs), MS-DOS, VS.NET

o    Software Engineering: OO methodologies, Waterfall, SCRUM, eXtreme Programming, UML, CVS /Source Depot, build automation, Quality Assurance

PERSONAL SKILLS

o    Analytical thinker, motivated and a team player; Pays close attention to detail; Works for deadlines;  Proven communication skills; Confident and quick to adapt; Technology enthusiast and freelance writer

EDUCATION

University Of Toronto – Bachelor of Science (Honors, B.Sc)

1998 – 2002

o    Specialization: Software Engineering

o    Relevant courses: Relational Databases, Programming on the Web, Networking, Graphics, Microprocessors (8051), Software Development Methodologies, Computability and Complexity