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