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Registration: 20.01.2025

Zain Whaid

Specialization: Software Engineer
— Recent Software Engineering graduate from Sheffield Hallam University, skilled in mobile and web development, software architecture, and secure software engineering principles. — Known for strong programming abilities in Java, C#, and JavaScript, and proficient in tools such as Android Studio, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Code. — Completed a series of complex academic projects, including a mobile recipe app built on Android Studio using Java, showcasing problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of software design. — Eager to apply technical abilities and creativity to a collaborative software development team. Professional Development: — Secure Software Engineering Principles: Completed coursework focusing on security best practices, covering encryption techniques, secure authentication methods, and techniques to prevent vulnerabilities like SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). — Agile Project Management Concepts: Gained foundational knowledge in IT project management, including project planning, resource allocation, and task prioritization for efficient project execution. — Cross-Platform Development in Xamarin: Learned to create cross-platform applications using Xamarin Forms, enabling consistent app experiences across Android and iOS with a single codebase.
— Recent Software Engineering graduate from Sheffield Hallam University, skilled in mobile and web development, software architecture, and secure software engineering principles. — Known for strong programming abilities in Java, C#, and JavaScript, and proficient in tools such as Android Studio, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Code. — Completed a series of complex academic projects, including a mobile recipe app built on Android Studio using Java, showcasing problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of software design. — Eager to apply technical abilities and creativity to a collaborative software development team. Professional Development: — Secure Software Engineering Principles: Completed coursework focusing on security best practices, covering encryption techniques, secure authentication methods, and techniques to prevent vulnerabilities like SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). — Agile Project Management Concepts: Gained foundational knowledge in IT project management, including project planning, resource allocation, and task prioritization for efficient project execution. — Cross-Platform Development in Xamarin: Learned to create cross-platform applications using Xamarin Forms, enabling consistent app experiences across Android and iOS with a single codebase.

Skills

Java
C#
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
React
Xamarin Forms
Android Studio
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio
MongoDB
SQL
SDLC
OOP
Database Design
Secure Coding Practices
Cross-Platform Development

Work experience

Software Developer
Till 2023 |Academic Projects
Java, Android Studio, MongoDB, Visual Studio Code, C#, Xamarin Forms, Visual Studio
Key Modules: ● First Year: Databases and System Modelling, Programming, Software Projects, Web Development. ● Second Year: Introduction to Software Engineering, Systems Programming, Mobile Applications Development. ● Final Year: Development Project, Management of IT Projects, Software Architecture and Design, Secure Software Engineering. Projects: 1. Final Year Project – Recipe App (Android Studio, Java). Received high marks for the final year project on a recipe app, which demonstrated technical proficiency in mobile application development and secure coding. Objective: ● Designed and developed a recipe app as part of the final year development project to provide users with an interactive platform to explore, save, and share recipes. Highlights: ● Built a dynamic user interface in Android Studio to offer a seamless user experience for adding, categorizing, and saving favorite recipes. ● Leveraged Java to program core functionalities, including user account creation, recipe management, and search/filter options. ● Integrated a MongoDB backend for efficient data storage, enabling real-time updates and secure data management. ● Emphasized secure coding practices to protect user data, applying encryption for user account details and following principles of secure software engineering. ● Successfully completed end-to-end testing to ensure a bug-free and responsive application, earning high project marks. 2. Mobile Application Development – Fitness Tracker App (Xamarin, C#). Objective: ● Created a cross-platform fitness tracker app designed to help users log exercise activities, track performance metrics, and set fitness goals. Highlights: ● Developed the frontend in Xamarin Forms for both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring consistent user experience across devices. ● Used C# to program logic for tracking exercise, storing historical data, and setting personalized fitness milestones. ● Implemented push notifications to encourage user engagement, increasing app retention rates. ● Conducted user testing to improve app usability and enhance overall functionality based on feedback. 3. Personal Projects: ● Experimented with various side projects, including building a personal blog and other small applications in JavaScript, furthering knowledge in web and software development beyond coursework.

Educational background

Software Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
Till 2023
Sheffield Hallam University

Languages

UrduElementaryPunjabiElementaryEnglishProficient