NIMA DEHNASHI

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4A Computer Engineering

20273905

Waterloo, ON Mississauga, ON

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647-***-**** http://eng.uwaterloo.ca/~ndehnash/ 647-***-****

SKILLS SUMMARY

Programming Languages

Academic experience with C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, Motorola 68K Assembly, and VHDL

Industry experience with Python, Perl, Apache Ant and Windows Batch scripting,

HTML/XHTML/XML mark-up languages, CSS, and JavaScript

Familiar with Java, JSP, jQuery, VB.NET, and VBScript

Software

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Ubuntu Linux operating systems

Tools: Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, SSH/Telnet protocols, and Microsoft Office

Industry experience with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, MKS Integrity Client,

Perforce/Subversion/ClearCase/Git version control, and Cruise continuous integration

Lab Equipment

Proficient in soldering, breadboarding and operating hardware lab instrumentation such as

oscilloscopes, function generators, digital multimeters, etc

Soft Skills

Outstanding problem-solving, teamwork and people skills acquired through 2 years of customer

service and 20 months of co-operative work experience

Exceptional oral and written communication skills; highly knowledge-driven and a quick learner

Extremely conscientious, creative, and very adaptable in any situation

WORK EXPERIENCE

Embedded Systems Test Developer

Research In Motion Ltd., Kanata, ON Sep. 2010 Dec. 2010

Assisted in debugging and testing of a real-time embedded OS; primarily responsible for the Input

Systems, Password, and System APIs

Created and updated Python test scripts utilized in the automated testing platform

Investigated issues and examined logs from nightly test runs to find root causes of problems;

cross-referenced these with the current Python scripts and BlackBerry drivers written in C

Wrote test plans and test cases for the Input Systems API, which became the framework for

future development of the Python scripts

Application Developer Jan. 2010 Apr. 2010

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Toronto, ON May. 2009 Aug. 2009

Maintained the Continuous Systems Integration build automation initiative, from compilation to

packaging of Java-based lending/mortgage processing applications, using third-party tools such as

Cruise, ClearCase, etc.

Developed XML scripts using Apache Ant and Windows Batch processes for the automation of

various software build processes such as code compilation, testing, and application archiving

Collaborated with vendors to seamlessly integrate third-party testing analysis and reporting tools

into the automated build architecture

Developed a Python script to encode passwords using SHA-1 and Base64 encryption, utilized in

the file-based authentication system of the Cruise application

Application/Systems Analyst

Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Mississauga, ON Sept. 2008 Dec. 2008

Administered and received training in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

Developed several SharePoint sites/webparts using SharePoint Designer

Re-designed and developed the internal SharePoint home page using HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Enhanced skills in and implemented graphic designs on various SharePoint sites through the

utilization of Adobe Fireworks CS3

Configured in-house systems while providing technical solutions to meet user requirements

Quality Assurance Analyst

Sobeys Inc., Mississauga, ON Jan. 2008 Apr. 2008

Created test cases and conducted QA testing of Sobeys advanced self-checkout solution

Utilized tools such as Mercury Quality Center for all test planning, test execution and test review

Tracked/opened/closed defects using company-defined, ITIL-based defect management process

Gained daily exposure to the Software Development Life Cycle and several ITIL processes such

as Change Management and Problem Management

EDUCATION

Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science, Honours Computer Engineering

Co-operative Program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON Sept. 2007 Present

Relevant Assignment: RTX Real-time Operating System

Real-time Operating Systems Aug. 2010

Created a real-time executive (RTX) operating system on a Motorola Coldfire 5307

microcontroller board, using 68K Assembly and C

RTX featured a multiprogramming environment with priority levels, pre-emption, memory

management, message-based IPC, UART console I/O, and debugging support

Relevant Courses: Real-time Operating Systems, Software Engineering

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

John Fraser Secondary School, Mississauga, ON Jun. 2007

Graduated with honours for academic excellence; obtained Ontario Scholar Award

Granted Grade 12 Computer Engineering award

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Freelance Web/Graphics Design Consulting

Self-employed, Mississauga, ON Sept. 2008 Present

Created professional vector graphics designs using Adobe Photoshop/Fireworks; future designs

to be implemented in a poster merchant website

Developed an image slideshow using JavaScript for a fashion designer located in New York, NY

Enjoy programming, web/graphic design, composing and listening to music, playing guitar, soccer,

road hockey, football, and beach volleyball

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