Aleem Bawany

12 Kh-e-Tauheed Corner of 15th
Phase 5, DHA.
Karachi, Pakistan
E-mail: aleemb@gmail.com
Website: http://www.aleembawany.com


WORK EXPERIENCE

 Software Design Engineer/Test
 Microsoft Corp., 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 (Pakistan Refineries Ltd. Project)
 Summer 2002

  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 (Youth Web Site)
 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  Languages 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  Network 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