Uzair Vawda

Student | Developer | Photographer

I am open-minded, curious, adventurous guy who is constantly trying new things and learning to leverage those things in my favor.

Experience

Drexel University

Mentoring 500 undergraduate and graduate students in new programming languages such as Python, NodeJS, and Java
Producing Python scripts for grading programming assignments resulting in faster and efficient grading workflow
Working alongside University’s top engineering professors to create and grade quizzes, midterms, and final exams

January 2018 – Present

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Developed front-end code for websites based on requirements using HTML, LESS, JavaScript, and jQuery
Conceptualized full-stack solutions and tech approaches for web development issues and challenges
Utilized REST APIs to create dynamic, data-driven user interfaces
Collaborated with stakeholders, and customers on software development, internal tools, and implementation issues
Used Jira to track issues, and maintain a test-driven approach to solving complex problems

March 2020 – October 2020

Dechert LLP.

Wrote SQL stored procedures and SSIS packages to move data between applications
Identified areas for automation and achieved efficiency by setting up SSIS packages
Created Tableau dashboards to visualize data about application usage, performance statistics, and tracked patterns
Developed new data tools in Python for the business intelligence group to streamline analytics
Migrated data models from the DNN framework to the ASP .Net Core framework written in C#
Diagnosed and found solutions to application errors reported to the help desk and corrected reoccurring issues
Used Jira to track issues, software releases, and work progress

September 2019 – October 2019

Full Stack Developer/Project Manager

Creating a portal for influencers to connect with brands using VueJS to streamline the connections
Developing the backend using Express for performance and scalability, ensuring the best user experience possible
Maintaining a MongoDB database to store user information and keep up with rapidly changing project requirements
Will deploy and monitor the MEVN stack application using AWS Fargate

September 2020 – Present

Frontend Developer

Developing a platform for photographers to share their work and develop relationships with potential clients
Constructing a frontend of the website with HTML, CSS, and the Vuetifyjs CSS framework
Utilizing the Vue.js framework to create a dynamic frontend, Express to create a reliable and scalable backend, and Firebase to store user information
Creating a messaging platform for photographers and clients to streamline business

December 2019 – Present

Lead Developer & Project Manager

Developed a platform that connects students on campus by allowing professors, students, and faculty to advertise events connecting users on campus
Created a user registration system, allowed registered users to create, edit and deleting events as well as allowing users to search for events
Lead 4-person team through the development phase, managing all aspects of the project utilizing burn down charts
Constructed the frontend of the website with HTML, CSS and Bootstrap, utilized the Django framework with Python for the backend and stored user data in the sqlite3 database
Managed user testing phase, marketing, and presentation for the final product with an estimated 250 users

January 2018 – June 2018

Some Programming Languages & Tools