Saima Kanwal

Email:abmquw@r.postjobfree.com, Phone: 410-***-****

Profile:

• 5 years of experience in Core Java programming and analysis, design and development of web-based

applications using Java EE Technologies (J2EE)

• Proficient in design, development, implementation and deployment of web based applications using

J2EE technologies, JAVA, Servlets, Jakarta Struts Framework, Eclipse, Apache Ant & Tomcat,

Java Server Pages, JDBC, Oracle

• Excellent knowledge and experience of developing applications with Model View Architecture (MVC)

and Struts.

• Solid background in Object Oriented Analysis and Design ( OOA and OOD), use of standard modeling

techniques, design patterns and UML for designing sequence and class diagrams

• Sun Certified Web Component Developer for the Java Platform, EE 5

• Sun Certified Programmer for Java Platform, SE 6

• Quick learner with good analytical and communication skills coupled with a proactive attitude and good

team spirit.

• Strong academic background with numerous awards and scholarships.

Academic Qualification:

• NED University of Engineering & Technology (Karachi, Pakistan)

B.E, Electrical Engineering

Professional Certifications:

• Sun Certified Web Component Developer for the Java Platform, EE 5 (2010)

• Sun Certified Programmer for Java Platform, SE 6 (2010)

Technical Skills:

Programming/ Java 1.3x/1.4x/1.5x/1.6x, C, SQL

Languages

Java EE Technologies Servlets 2.5, JSPs 2.1,JDBC

Frameworks Jakarta Struts framework 1.1x,1.2x, 1.3x

Web Technologies HTML 3.x/4.x

Databases Oracle 8i/9i/10g, MS Access

Operating Systems Windows NT/XP/Vista

IDE’s/Building Tool Eclipse 3.5, Ant

Testing Framework JUnit

Web Servers Apache Tomcat

Misc Skills/Softwares UML, MS Office(MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Excel)

Experience:

City School System ( Karachi, Pakistan) Nov 2002 to March 2006

Software Developer

Working as a software developer for City School System, I have been involved with the following

projects:

Project 1: Asset Management Web Portal

Developed and enhanced the functionality of asset management web portal for the City School

System, comprising of numerous branches throughout the city. The clients can view the drawings,

historical information and documents online through this portal.

Responsibilities:

Designed and developed web-based application using Struts framework and JSPs.

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Involved with the design team to decide architecture for performance improvement.

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Used JDBC to implement the required functionality. Developed JSP Custom tags for page rendering to

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avoid inline code.

Used client-side and server-side validation using Struts validation; extensively used Struts tag libraries.

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Rewrote queries to improve the performance of the site. Worked with Oracle (SQL) to optimize SQL

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queries.

Used JUnit for unit testing and Ant for building projects.

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Deploying the application on Tomcat.

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Environment: Java 1.4, JSP, Struts, Tomcat, JUnit, Ant, JDBC, SQL and Oracle database

Project 2: Central Document Repository

The purpose of the project was to maintain a central place where teachers of the different branches of the

City School System can access training guides, manuals, and workshop materials.

Responsibilities:

Used Struts framework to develop this web-based application.

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Developed JSPs for accessing MS Word and PDF documents.

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Developed JSP Custom tags and wrote relevant TLDs for page rendering to avoid inline code.

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Deploying the application on Tomcat.

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Environment: Java 1.3, JSP, Struts, Tomcat

Project 3: Exam Simulator

• Participated in the design and development of an examination simulator. The simulator randomly presents

40 questions out of two hundred from an Access database. The application also provides instant feedback

after the completion of the test.

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in writing code using Java programming language for exam simulation.

• Engaged in the development of various Java modules for exam simulation and selecting questions from

Access database.

• Performed testing and prepared documentation.

Environment: Java 1.3, SQL, MS Access database

MEP Engineers( Karachi, Pakistan) Feb 2001 to Nov 2002

Junior Programmer

Worked as a junior software Programmer for MEP Engineers, a company engaged in providing

mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, engaging and participating in various software development

tasks.

Project: Projects Information Portal

Developed and enhanced the functionality of the existing projects information web portal which

is shared among the mechanical, electrical and plumbing units of the company for updating and viewing

project related information such as billing information, purchase of material, work status, etc. Each unit

can also update its project status and other related information.

Responsibilities:

Designed and developed web-based application using Struts, JSPs and Servlets and.

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Involved with the design team to decide architecture for performance improvement.

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Involved in designing Sequence and Classes diagrams using UML specifications.

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Used JDBC to implement required functionality. Developed JSP Custom tags for page rendering to

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avoid inline code.

• Used client-side and server-side validation.

• Rewrote queries to improve the performance of the site. Worked with Oracle (SQL) to optimize SQL

queries.

• Used JUnit for unit testing and Ant for building projects.

Environment: Java 1.3, JSP, JDBC, UML, Tomcat, JUnit, Ant, JSP Custom tags, Oracle, SQL

Awards and Scholarships:

• Gold medal awarded by the Board of Secondary Education, Karachi, Pakistan for achieving the first

position

• Gold medal awarded by the Usmania University Students’ Organization for being the meritorious student

of the city

• Major Zia-ur-Rehman Shaheed award by FANOS (an anti narcotic NGO) on academic excellence

• Star Girls’ & Women International Award 1997 in the field of education

• Golden Jubilee Award 1997 by Social Active Youth Club for being the best student of the year

• 3rd FANOS Education Award on academic excellence by FANOS (an anti narcotic NGO)

• Talent Award by Al-Badar Educational Society (a students’ welfare organization)

• Meritorious School Scholarship Scheme 1997 awarded by Board of Secondary Education Karachi

• Freeship Meritorious Scholarship granted by the DHA Degree College for Women for 2 years in college

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