Shiraz Jafri

Experience

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  Interns Pakistan

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Internee: Front-end Developer
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  Sofcom

  Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

  ML Team Member

  Worked as part of the machine learning team, I was able to develop a model which follows the closing trends for various PSX stocks and helps in generating an overall profit by utilizing day-to-day predictions for the closing price. Moreover, I assisted in the application's deployment through collaboration with the development team for model integration.

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  10Pearls Pakistan

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Skillfully optimized SQL migration scripts for large-scale data migrations, proactively addressing bugs and known issues. Implemented advanced techniques including indexing, subquery removal, and temporary tables to significantly boost execution times, resulting in a remarkable reduction from hours to mere minutes.• Managed to hone in on the root cause for one of the consistently AWS gateway timeout-affected APIs, adeptly resolving the issue. This proactive step not only facilitated a smoother user experience but also paved the way for the seamless implementation of list export functionality. • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to swiftly and effectively resolve critical business bugs post go-live, ensuring seamless alignment with Product Owner objectives. Leveraged my advisory role, drawing on my extensive cross-team experience within the organization while maintaining consistent focus on smooth feature releases, contributing to the successful launch of various functionalities.• Demonstrated prowess in Flask and Odoo development, with emphasis on pivotal areas like inventory management, stock management, deliveries, bulk actions, and generic products.• Twice earned the prestigious Developer Incentive Award, a recognition bestowed upon the top 5 highest-performing developers of the month.• Stepped into a leadership role as key team members transitioned, taking charge of onboarding new engineers. Skillfully facilitated efficient knowledge transfer, enabling quick integration into essential projects.• Contributed to clean energy initiatives in Africa by working with a client focused on providing sustainable energy resources. This engagement aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reflects my commitment to making a positive impact on global challenges. Show less • Joining the organization fresh after graduation, I embarked on a journey of continuous learning and growth. This period was marked by a deliberate focus on mastering best practices, sharpening my skills in version control, and immersing myself in the technical and business domains relevant to our projects.• Played an instrumental role in the end-to-end implementation of a business-critical feature centered around seamless deliveries between different locations. This involved rigorous problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth rollout.• Actively participated in the integration of this delivery feature with a third-party system, SAP, demonstrating adaptability and ensuring harmonious interaction between our solutions and external platforms.• Contributed to enhancing customer communication and engagement through a notification service. Initially responsible for SMS alerts, I drove the evolution of this service towards a more robust and modular structure through separation of concerns.• Gained hands-on experience with AWS' SNS and SQS services, amplifying my cloud computing proficiency and enriching my technical toolkit.• Diversified my experience by collaborating with a different squad that owned the invoicing service. This provided valuable insights and fresh perspectives, broadening my understanding of software engineering dynamics and approaches. Show less

  • Software Engineer

    Feb 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Associate Software Engineer

    Jun 2022 - Feb 2023
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  Anynines

  Nov 2023 - now

  Working Student - Cloud Platform Engineer

  • Automated GitHub release publishing for a microservice by enhancing the Concourse CI release pipeline, reducing manual workload by 15% .• Executed a comprehensive overhaul of a microservice, elevating code clarity , maintainability , and scalability while driving substantial improvements in API response times by reducing underlying framework calls.• Optimized smoke-test pipeline configuration, mitigating conflicts by implementing execution in a separate CloudFoundry organization and respective spaces. Show less