Amresha Soomro
Fatih Mahallesi, SK **** Bağcılar İstanbul
Mobile Number: +905*********
E-mail address:**********@*****.***
Date of Birth:24.12.1980
Marital Status:Single
Nationality: Pakistani
Portfolio:www.behance.net/amreshabux / https://amresha.netlify.app LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bux-amresha/
Professional
Experience
13.11.2018 - 30-06-2020
Ata Kurumsal, Turkey - Digital Project Manager (On Contract) My role is to manage the company's existing WordPress web portfolio and convert slow WordPress websites to blazingly fast ReactJS powered websites, produce digital content, logo design and marketing material. Under development ReactJS powered website:
1- testsite.expatguideturkey.com
Managed and Customised below WordPress websites:
1- www.expatguideturkey.com - Logo Design (https://bit.ly/2NloG6m) 2- www.propertyguideturkey.com - Graphic Work (https://bit.ly/2ZgmBil) TOSUN Cafe - Logo Design (https://bit.ly/2Z4NCpJ)
UI Sample Design:https://adobe.ly/2Z9HCw8
Final Web Page:https://propertyguideturkey.com/buyers-guide/ Tools & Technology Used:
WordPress CMS, Netlify CMS, HTML/CSS, Javascript, JQuery, ReactJS, Bootstrap Framework, Graphql, Sublime, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD, Adobe Premier, PhpMyAdmin, Ubuntu Server, AWS Cloud Hosting, FileZilla, PuTTY - telnetClient, MS Office 2018, Google Docs, Google Sheets.
15.12.2012 - till date
Freelance Digital Designer and Frontend Developer
Recently, developed ReactJS powered website for US clients: 1- https://www.ardalis.com
2- https://www.austinaccidentlawyer.com
Designed Squarespace based website for a EU client: 1- https://www.dirtyrootsberlin.com
Designed web layouts, flyers, Corporate IDs, Logos, Standy, Stage Backdrop, social media posts, Newsletters, Book Covers, Magazine layouts, visualısed story and created animated explainer Video (https://vimeo.com/121538404). WordPress Development, performed front-end development by designing layout on Photoshop and HTMLised layout. Installed
& configured WordPress and WooCommerce for Multisite Platform.
02.05.2008 - 30.11.2012
Barclays Bank PLC Pakistan - Fraud Ops & IS Supervisor Financial Crime & AML Unit
Project Assigned:Plan, designed and developed Security Investigation and Incident Management System (SIIMS)which was initiated by keeping a vision of atomizing case management and reporting structure. SIIMS was a web based IS Application that helps users to structure entered data and eliminate raw data in order to provide efficient searching tool and powerful analytical/reporting tool. The system was deployed on a Barclays Remote Server to facilitate other regions to access the system. Later deployed within Barclays Bank Emerging Market Region.
Tools & Technology Used:
ASP, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, MS Office 2000. Project Tasks:
● Regular meeting with Fraud Analysts, Investigation officers and line manager to discuss and gather end user system needs
● Plan, design and write program code for Web Application
● Ensure best system practices have complied with and rectify all system errors
● Share application progress report with Senior Managers
● Prepare and document System Specifications, Technical, Administrative and User Manual
● Consulting with onshore & offshore Data Server & Networking Technology staff for successful testing and deployment of the Web Application
● Conduct user training for the devised Web Application
● Schedule bi-weekly System backups
Other Responsibilities:
● Prepare Internal, local regulatory and Group Fraud reports
● Monthly GL Reconciliations and proofing
● VISA Debit Card Fraud Reporting
● New Bank Accounts Fraud Screening
● Create and execute SQL Query on Data WareHouse to extract daily Fund Transfer & A/c Maintenance transactions for monitoring
● Prepare Fraud Risk Assessment & Control Strategy
● Active member of Risk Control Assessment Team
● Developed replacement of INSTINCT system using MS Access database, forms and VBA. This application was used for A/c Fraud Screening. The application deployed on a shared network folder. 15.11.2005 - 30.04.2008
United Bank Limited, Pakistan - Country MIS Coordinator Fraud Risk Management
Project Assigned:
Designed and developed Case tracking System, Sales Executive tracking and Clearance Sys, Credit Card Issuing and Acquiring System, Fraudulent Customers and Companies database. Automate department’s Financial / NonFinancial Reportings with integrated graphical representation. Tools & Technology Used:
ASP, HTML/CSS, Javascript, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Access, FLASH 2004, MS Office 2000. Project Tasks:
● Gather and evaluate end user system requirements
● Designed and develop Case Tracking System, associated system modules and reporting tool
● Test, identify and debug programming code errors
● Ensure all interfaces to external units are successful
● Prepare and document System Specifications, Technical, Administrative and User Manual
● Coordinating with IT Networking team for successful deployment of Application on internal web server
● Organized user training for the devised Web Application
● Provide help desk functions to all users. Administer application troubleshoots, suggestions on modification and enhancements to an existing IS system.
● Prepare Daily, Monthly, Quarterly Dashboards and Ad-hoc reports.
● Design department newsletter highlighting unit performance. 15.07.2003 - 31.10.2005
MALAHAR TRADERS, Pakistan - Computer Programmer
I was responsible for designing and developing customized software applications that assist MALAHAR TRADERS to enhance its service & performance.
A Desktop Application, Supplier & Client Information Management System created to track and manage the suppliers, products & the client list of the company. Tools & Technology Used: Visual Basic 6.0, VB Script and MS Access 2000.
Designed, developed and administered a web application which was hosted on a web server to facilitate existing and potential clients where they can check the product information and track order details. Tools & Technology Used: PHP, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Macromedia Dreamweaver, FLASH 2004, Adobe Photoshop, MS Access 2000.
Education 20.09.2018 - Current
Altinbas University - Istanbul Turkey
Msc. Information Technology with Thesis (Machine Learning using Python) 01.04.2002 - 11.06.2003
University of Portsmouth (UK)
Bsc (Hons) In Computing
01.09.2000 - 31.12.2001
BeaconHouse Informatics - Pakistan
Advance Diploma In Computer Science
01.10.1999 - 30.08.2000
BeaconHouse Informatics - Pakistan
Diploma In Computer Science
15.08.1997 - 30.08.1999
St. Joseph Govt College for Women - Pakistan
HSC – Pre-Engineering
15.04.1995 - 17.07.1997
Karachi Public School - Pakistan
SSC - Science
CS Professional
Short-Courses
15.05.2001 - 31.07.2001
ASP Certificate,Course work includes:
Webmaster, Web Project Manager, Web Application Developer 1998-1999
ICT The Institute of Computer Technology - Pakistan Diploma In Computer Science
DOS, EDP, Louts, Windows 95/NT, LAN, Dbase, FoxPro, GW Basic, Visual Basic 6.0, Word Star, MS Office
Awards and
Achievements
2011 - Barclays Monthly Spot Award for Exceptional Performance 2006 and 2007 - UBL, Performance Award
2002 - Certificate of Participation In a Software Competition Hobbies and
Interest
Travelling, Reading magazines/blogs, Listen to music, Watch Vlogs and Enjoy Cooking