Experience

Reflektor Digital

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Product Owner

  • May 2022 - Present

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Agile Leadership: Led weekly sprint planning, reviews, and ticket creation, collaborating closely with digital producers and the development team across multiple projects for streamlined task execution. Workflow Enhancement: Researched and integrated technological solutions to refine development workflows, while optimizing processes in productivity tools like the Forecast App (akin to JIRA). Quality Assurance: Conducted meticulous code reviews on Github, ensuring adherence to… Show more Agile Leadership: Led weekly sprint planning, reviews, and ticket creation, collaborating closely with digital producers and the development team across multiple projects for streamlined task execution. Workflow Enhancement: Researched and integrated technological solutions to refine development workflows, while optimizing processes in productivity tools like the Forecast App (akin to JIRA). Quality Assurance: Conducted meticulous code reviews on Github, ensuring adherence to company’s coding standards and proactively identifying potential bugs before integration into the production build. Product Backlog Management: Transformed Figma designs into a structured product backlog, segmenting extensive tasks into manageable tickets and organizing them into sprints, all while aligning with client preferences for the Forecast Board. Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintained open channels of communication with a diverse group of stakeholders, including clients, producers, designers, and developers, ensuring products delivered aligned seamlessly with client business objectives. Developer Engagement: Conducted 1:1 meetings with developers to delve into their individual goals, fostering stronger team alignment and promoting professional growth. Harkilinikken: Project Scoping: Effectively defined the project scope utilizing wireframes and specific client requirements to establish a clear roadmap for development and execution. Gifting App Development: Engineered a gifting app solution using Shopify Function Extension App to incentivize customers, leading to an uptick in the client's Average Order Value. Coca Cola: Multilingual Support: Leveraged Lokalise to facilitate support for 15 distinct languages on the microsite, culminating in over 50,000 localized video creations worldwide. Other Projects: Callen, Cadillac, CAMH, Ellis Don, & RSTLSS

• Full Stack Developer

  • Dec 2020 - Jun 2022

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada E-commerce Development: Crafted a mobile-responsive shopping experience for MDA.space using Shopify APIs and Prismic CMS, integrating seamlessly into an existing Nuxt.js application based on Zeplin designs. Web Application Development: Spearheaded the development of the mobile-exclusive web application for Root & Seed utilizing Nuxt.js and Firebase for robust performance. Mobile App Enhancement: Managed and enriched the Pollution Reporter app built in React Native, integrating… Show more E-commerce Development: Crafted a mobile-responsive shopping experience for MDA.space using Shopify APIs and Prismic CMS, integrating seamlessly into an existing Nuxt.js application based on Zeplin designs. Web Application Development: Spearheaded the development of the mobile-exclusive web application for Root & Seed utilizing Nuxt.js and Firebase for robust performance. Mobile App Enhancement: Managed and enriched the Pollution Reporter app built in React Native, integrating Airtable APIs for improved functionality and utilizing Fastlane for expedited app deployments. Projects: MDA.Space, Root & Seed & Pollution Reporter



Veme.ly

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Technical Director

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Bose Corporation, Audio equipment manufacturing company - via agency, XPExperential Developed & Deployed Microsite: Spearheaded the creation of a Bose microsite using Next.js, ensuring optimal performance through deployment on Netlify. Integration & Data Capture: Seamlessly integrated Airtable APIs to enable form submissions, effectively capturing user emails for marketing and engagement purposes. Design Implementation: Translated intricate designs from Zeplin into… Show more Bose Corporation, Audio equipment manufacturing company - via agency, XPExperential Developed & Deployed Microsite: Spearheaded the creation of a Bose microsite using Next.js, ensuring optimal performance through deployment on Netlify. Integration & Data Capture: Seamlessly integrated Airtable APIs to enable form submissions, effectively capturing user emails for marketing and engagement purposes. Design Implementation: Translated intricate designs from Zeplin into functional web pages and components, leveraging the capabilities of Next.js for a consistent and engaging user experience. Team Management: Led and directed a team of 2 developers, delegating the development of essential website components to optimize site functionality.

• Founder/ CTO

  • May 2017 - Present

  Toronto, Canada Area iOS Development: Spearheaded the creation of Veme.ly, a Video Content Creation iOS App using Swift and MVC architecture, enabling users to craft videos with subtitles for widespread sharing on social media platforms. UI/UX Design: Envisioned and designed Veme.ly's user interface in Sketch, subsequently prototyping its user experience in InVision prior to the development phase. Media Integration: Utilized the AVFoundation framework for amalgamating graphics, text, and video into a… Show more iOS Development: Spearheaded the creation of Veme.ly, a Video Content Creation iOS App using Swift and MVC architecture, enabling users to craft videos with subtitles for widespread sharing on social media platforms. UI/UX Design: Envisioned and designed Veme.ly's user interface in Sketch, subsequently prototyping its user experience in InVision prior to the development phase. Media Integration: Utilized the AVFoundation framework for amalgamating graphics, text, and video into a cohesive composition, facilitating users in advertising and social media sharing. Cloud Infrastructure: Engineered Veme.ly's robust cloud backbone using Node.js and Firebase on GCP, leading to a surge in user data storage capability and contributing to a 200% uptick in revenue. Team Leadership: Directed and collaborated with a team of 3 Android developers, culminating in the Android iteration of Veme.ly using Kotlin, MVVM architecture, and mirroring frameworks deployed in its iOS counterpart. Web App Monetization: Orchestrated a subscription-centric revenue model on the React-based web app, integrating Stripe for financial transactions and Firebase for enhanced data security and user management. Marketing Web Presence: Developed, and successfully unveiled the Veme.ly marketing site via Webflow, amplifying brand reach and fostering increased customer interaction. Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated adeptness in a suite of frameworks and SDKs including Core Image, User Notifications, Facebook SDK, StoreKit, Alamofire, CoreText, Google Ad SDK, Branch SDK, and Instabug SDK.

• Freelance Full Stack Engineer

  • May 2022 - Jun 2023

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Avondx, Business and software consultancy firm, via Upwork SwiftUI Debugging: Diagnosed and successfully resolved critical bugs in the SwiftUI code base within Xcode, enhancing app performance and user experience. Crash Monitoring: Implemented Firebase Crashlytics to monitor and capture production crashes, ensuring rapid response times and continuous application uptime. Team Leadership & Consultation: Advised on optimal code architecture, mentoring the junior development… Show more Avondx, Business and software consultancy firm, via Upwork SwiftUI Debugging: Diagnosed and successfully resolved critical bugs in the SwiftUI code base within Xcode, enhancing app performance and user experience. Crash Monitoring: Implemented Firebase Crashlytics to monitor and capture production crashes, ensuring rapid response times and continuous application uptime. Team Leadership & Consultation: Advised on optimal code architecture, mentoring the junior development team and providing strategic guidance to the client for sustainable software development. KIND Magazine, Free print lifestyle magazine Website Maintenance: Oversaw the continuous maintenance of the KIND magazine website developed in Vue.js and efficiently deployed on Netlify. Content Management: Directed a team of 2 marketing interns in content entry endeavors, leveraging the Prismic CMS platform to ensure up-to-date and compelling web content. Client Relations: Skillfully balanced client expectations, ensuring project deliverables were in alignment with workload capacities and met expected timelines. Image Optimization: Wrote a custom Node.js script, processing and enhancing over 300+ images using the TinyPNG API, streamlining them for seamless CMS upload.



Afiniti

• Bermuda
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Software Development Engineer

  • Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Islāmābād, Pakistan Agile Participation: Regularly attended Kanban meetings and daily stand-ups, actively contributing to discussions on the progression of development tasks. Technical Documentation: Authored detailed technical documents illustrating third-party integrations with Bandwidth and delineating a complex code deployment process across various environments. Web Application Development: Oversaw maintenance and feature expansion of the MEGA Cloud web application built in React. Integrated… Show more Agile Participation: Regularly attended Kanban meetings and daily stand-ups, actively contributing to discussions on the progression of development tasks. Technical Documentation: Authored detailed technical documents illustrating third-party integrations with Bandwidth and delineating a complex code deployment process across various environments. Web Application Development: Oversaw maintenance and feature expansion of the MEGA Cloud web application built in React. Integrated Bandwidth and Twilio APIs, and designed new UI elements to enhance user interaction and experience. API Design & Documentation: Employed Swagger for the design and documentation of multiple REST APIs, facilitating clearer product understanding and alignment for managerial staff. Show less



Chefs Plate

• Canada
• Food & Beverages

• Frontend Developer

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  Toronto, Canada Area UI/UX Implementation: Transformed UI/UX designs from the marketing/design team into dynamic software components using the React framework. Full Stack Development: Expertly developed web applications and websites in a fast-paced startup milieu utilizing a tech stack comprising React, NuclearJS, Express.js, Node.js, ES6, SASS, and AWS. Mobile App Maintenance: Championed the upkeep of a React Native mobile application, systematically addressing bugs and introducing incremental… Show more UI/UX Implementation: Transformed UI/UX designs from the marketing/design team into dynamic software components using the React framework. Full Stack Development: Expertly developed web applications and websites in a fast-paced startup milieu utilizing a tech stack comprising React, NuclearJS, Express.js, Node.js, ES6, SASS, and AWS. Mobile App Maintenance: Championed the upkeep of a React Native mobile application, systematically addressing bugs and introducing incremental features to heighten user satisfaction. Performance Optimization: Augmented the performance of chefsplate.com's homepage by notably diminishing page load times, achieved primarily through image optimization and strategic utilization of web tools. Agile Collaboration: Actively participated in SCRUM meetings and daily stand-ups, contributing to discourse centered around the evolution of upcoming product features. Show less



Reflektor Digital

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Front-End Web Developer

  • Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

  Toronto, Canada Area Touch Screen Development: Engineered a comprehensive touch screen application using the Vue.js framework for Humber River Hospital Foundation, set to enhance patient and visitor interactions within the hospital. Web App Component Development: Crafted specialized web application components for the Honda, BMW & Acura Wheelstand Application in React, including gallery sliders, tabs, and pop-ups. Event Showcase: The meticulously developed components were prominently displayed… Show more Touch Screen Development: Engineered a comprehensive touch screen application using the Vue.js framework for Humber River Hospital Foundation, set to enhance patient and visitor interactions within the hospital. Web App Component Development: Crafted specialized web application components for the Honda, BMW & Acura Wheelstand Application in React, including gallery sliders, tabs, and pop-ups. Event Showcase: The meticulously developed components were prominently displayed, enhancing brand engagement at the 2018 Canadian Auto Show. Show less



Leonardo Worldwide Corporation

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Full Stack Developer

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Feature Implementation: Integrated video embed functionality to the Vizlly platform's App Store using AngularJS, amplifying the user experience for hotel marketers. Accessibility Enhancement: Engineered accessibility features for all Vizlly media players deployed on major hotel chains' websites, ensuring compliance with AODA/WCAG 2.0 standards. Collaborative Development: Collaborated in a cohesive team of 5 members, diligently developing various Vizlly components with AngularJS in… Show more Feature Implementation: Integrated video embed functionality to the Vizlly platform's App Store using AngularJS, amplifying the user experience for hotel marketers. Accessibility Enhancement: Engineered accessibility features for all Vizlly media players deployed on major hotel chains' websites, ensuring compliance with AODA/WCAG 2.0 standards. Collaborative Development: Collaborated in a cohesive team of 5 members, diligently developing various Vizlly components with AngularJS in alignment with Agile methodologies. Show less



TD

• Canada
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Portfolio Analytics Developer

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Toronto, Canada Area Widget Development: Conceived and executed a custom Dojo Gridx Widget, facilitating advanced table item filtering and elevating the overall user experience. Report Application Development: Developed a comprehensive report application using Python and JavaScript, effectively visualizing global portfolio key metrics and highlighting currency exposure for portfolio managers. Data Manipulation: Employed Python frameworks, including Numpy, Pandas, and win32com, to systematically… Show more Widget Development: Conceived and executed a custom Dojo Gridx Widget, facilitating advanced table item filtering and elevating the overall user experience. Report Application Development: Developed a comprehensive report application using Python and JavaScript, effectively visualizing global portfolio key metrics and highlighting currency exposure for portfolio managers. Data Manipulation: Employed Python frameworks, including Numpy, Pandas, and win32com, to systematically extract, process, and manipulate broker-related data from emails, seamlessly integrating it into the SQL database. Show less



Rakuten Kobo Inc.

• Canada
• Consumer Electronics
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Financial Operations Analyst

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Toronto, Canada Area Process Automation: Leveraged VBA to automate the credit note emailing process, achieving a remarkable 78% reduction in time taken to communicate with all customers. Claims Management: Spearheaded the claims department, meticulously reviewing all customer rebates and support claims, leading to a substantial 60% weekly reduction in claim numbers. Web Portal Design: Architected the entire front-end of an internal website portal utilizing HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery… Show more Process Automation: Leveraged VBA to automate the credit note emailing process, achieving a remarkable 78% reduction in time taken to communicate with all customers. Claims Management: Spearheaded the claims department, meticulously reviewing all customer rebates and support claims, leading to a substantial 60% weekly reduction in claim numbers. Web Portal Design: Architected the entire front-end of an internal website portal utilizing HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, significantly enhancing user experience and interactivity. Show less



Mercer

• United States
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Support Analyst

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  120 Bremner Blvd. Brookfield Place, Toronto Productivity Analysis: Crafted reports utilizing shell scripts to gauge team member productivity, facilitating more balanced task delegation. Documentation: Authored in-depth training manuals detailing various organizational processes, ensuring a streamlined onboarding experience for new team members. Calendar Management: Updated weekly calendars diligently, ensuring real-time tracking of modifications to the change order, thus providing accurate data to the entire… Show more Productivity Analysis: Crafted reports utilizing shell scripts to gauge team member productivity, facilitating more balanced task delegation. Documentation: Authored in-depth training manuals detailing various organizational processes, ensuring a streamlined onboarding experience for new team members. Calendar Management: Updated weekly calendars diligently, ensuring real-time tracking of modifications to the change order, thus providing accurate data to the entire team. Data Management: Efficiently processed business-related data loads into the WEBCAS system, safeguarding business continuity and operational consistency. Data Verification Tool: Scripted VBA routines in Microsoft Visual Basic, culminating in a month-end console within Microsoft Excel, enabling end users to verify data with precision. Show less



eHealth Ontario

• Canada
• Information Technology & Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Jr. Security Analyst

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  415 Yonge St Data Input Solution: Developed intuitive input forms in Microsoft Access, streamlining the data entry process into organizational databases. Reporting: Crafted executive summary reports within Microsoft Access, enabling managers to present pivotal Security Services metrics to executive stakeholders. Documentation: Authored in-depth training manuals delineating various organizational processes, ensuring seamless onboarding and acclimatization of new team members. Automation:… Show more Data Input Solution: Developed intuitive input forms in Microsoft Access, streamlining the data entry process into organizational databases. Reporting: Crafted executive summary reports within Microsoft Access, enabling managers to present pivotal Security Services metrics to executive stakeholders. Documentation: Authored in-depth training manuals delineating various organizational processes, ensuring seamless onboarding and acclimatization of new team members. Automation: Scripted multiple VBA routines in Microsoft Visual Basic to automate the creation of reports within Microsoft Access, optimizing efficiency. Communication: Designed weekly newsletters using Microsoft Publisher, keeping employees abreast of prevailing security industry threats and effective risk management strategies. Research Presentation: Presented comprehensive research on CloudMask, enlightening the managerial team on the software's potential advantages and relevance to the organization. Show less



University of Waterloo

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

  Knowledge Acquisition: Delved into comprehensive research papers, gaining an in-depth understanding of search engines, terminology, and the nuances of data retrieval. Data Analysis: Authored programs in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio, processing an extensive 81 million lines of code to extract search data statistics from search log text files. Data Visualization: Crafted a myriad of graphs in Microsoft Excel, showcasing trends and highlighting anomalies within the search log… Show more Knowledge Acquisition: Delved into comprehensive research papers, gaining an in-depth understanding of search engines, terminology, and the nuances of data retrieval. Data Analysis: Authored programs in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio, processing an extensive 81 million lines of code to extract search data statistics from search log text files. Data Visualization: Crafted a myriad of graphs in Microsoft Excel, showcasing trends and highlighting anomalies within the search log dataset for deeper insights. Reporting: Composed detailed weekly summary reports using Microsoft Word, encapsulating pivotal insights and findings from data analyses conducted throughout the week. Show less



Toronto Hydro

• Canada
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Student

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  500 Commissioners St. Part of Program Management Group Template Development: Crafted a meticulous project template for streamlined tracking of construction folders, empowering project management with precision in resource allocation. Visualization Enhancement: Produced comprehensive Visio diagrams detailing project breakdowns, augmenting the transparency and accessibility of project information for all stakeholders. Team Coordination: Orchestrated seamless collaboration with a team of 14… Show more Part of Program Management Group Template Development: Crafted a meticulous project template for streamlined tracking of construction folders, empowering project management with precision in resource allocation. Visualization Enhancement: Produced comprehensive Visio diagrams detailing project breakdowns, augmenting the transparency and accessibility of project information for all stakeholders. Team Coordination: Orchestrated seamless collaboration with a team of 14 members, ensuring timely completion of designated tasks and actions. Timeline Mapping: Designed Gantt charts drawing data from spreadsheets to vividly represent crucial milestones and project timelines for 2013's construction endeavors. Show less