Software Developer

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Software Developer at MSR Customs with nearly 5 years experience

Strong Experience in C, C++, C#, Java, and SQL Server

Some Experience with VB.NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, WCF, XML, and Multithreading

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

Strong background in Power Electronics, Control Systems, and Embedded Systems

Excellent at adapting and learning new tasks quickly

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Works well in teams

RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

Software DeveloperApril 2010 – March 2015

MSR Customs, 2 Tippett Rd., Toronto, ON

Developed and Maintained the Import, Export, and Duty Recovery software systems in C++, .NET and SQL server.

Developed new web based Import and Export software systems based on customs knowledge gain from the desktop versions. In C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, WCF and SQL Server.

Greatly expanded the use of automated systems that use batch data from various clients and formats (including XML, Excel, and flat file formats) to complete import entries. Also developed an exception reporting system to alert the brokerage team of any errors or special circumstances in the client batch data. Developed in C++ and SQL server.

Developed a data repository system to aid the duty recovery team in identifying items that have potential for duty recovery. In C++ and SQL Server. Multi-threading techniques were also used.

Designed and developed an internal application to improve communication between the duty recovery and the accounting departments to increase the efficiency of the duty recovery process. In C++ and SQL Server.

Provide database support for various departments.

Energy Harvesting Design Project MemberSeptember 2005 - April 2006

Design Project for University of Toronto Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; and University of Toronto Sustainable Energy Fair

Designed and built a device capable of harnessing energy from natural human body motions

Conceptualized and analyzed various methods of collecting energy from natural body motions.

Analyzed and tested the benefits and limitations of the various configurations to select the best available option

Designed and built the energy harvesting device.

Designed a switch mode power supply (SMPS) to regulate and store the energy harvested.

Designed and programmed control circuitry.

Constructed the switch mode power supply and its controller on a printed circuit board.

Computer and Printing TechnicianAugust 2008 – April 2010

Goodwill Computer and Printing Centre, 255 College St., Toronto, ON

Built and troubleshot personal computers for customers.

Operated and maintained printing equipment.

Assist customers with printing requests.

Maintained internal computer systems.

EDUCATION

Bachelor in Electrical EngineeringSept 2002 - June 2007

Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

Emphasis in:

Power electronics

Control systems

Power generation and distribution systems

Electric machines (motors and generators)

Algorithms and data structures

Computer organization

Operating systems

Computer networking

Digital signal processing

Communications system

AWARDS

Queen Elizabeth II: Aiming for the Top Scholarship2002

Leonardo da Vinci Competition2002

Da Vinci Scholar and Jarvis C.I. School Champion

Centennial Award - Jarvis C.I. 2001

Top male student at Jarvis C.I. School Champion

National Biology Competition2001

Nation Biology Scholar and Jarvis C.I. School Champion

Ontario Association of Physics Teachers2001 Physics Contest Jarvis C.I. School Champion

Various Awards in Math Competitions sponsored by the University of Waterloo and the Mathematical Association of America1998-2002

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