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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