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Assia Deramchi

Software Engineer
London

Summary

Results-driven and experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in the financial services industry. Skilled in frontend and with exposure to backend development, I am well-versed in a wide range of technical tools, frameworks, and languages. With expertise in JavaScript, React, Redux, I have successfully delivered innovative solutions throughout the software development lifecycle. I possess a keen eye for detail, ensuring exceptional user experience, performance, and scalability. As a proactive problem solver and collaborator, I have consistently contributed to project success while driving code quality and modernisation. Seeking opportunities in to leverage my skills and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and thriving environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Software Engineer

Ardonagh Specialty
London, ENG
01.2023 - Current
  • Having become a pivotal member of the development team, I have played a key role in building and maintaining high-quality web applications within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Informed internal personnel and external stakeholders of project milestones.
  • Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
  • Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, backend developers, and product managers, I have contributed to the successful delivery of projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
  • Through my problem-solving abilities and effective debugging skills, I have identified and resolved technical issues, improving the stability and performance of the applications.
  • Actively participating in code reviews and embracing continuous learning, I have fostered a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth, ensuring the delivery of high-quality code and contributing to the overall success of the team.

Software Engineer

CF-Partners
London, ENG
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Sole maintainer and developer of the frontend delivering excellent functionality and features for users who create and edit reports/trades (booking and editing)/statement delivery/bill generation and more
  • Most recently starting a greenfield project to re-create the Portal using Next Js and TypeScript to eliminate long standing bugs and modernise the technology used to revolutionise our product
  • There is a high focus on user experience and performance
  • Developed and tested features for the Portal using React/Redux/Hooks/Docker/Jest/Node.Js/Git
  • My role developed from junior to managing the whole front end solo
  • The skills and experience I have accumulated here has been very valuable to my professional development
  • Achievements:
  • Implemented Next js and TypeScript while recreating our Portal from scratch ensuring test coverage is kept to a high standard
  • Successful track record of delivering several features across the software lifecycle: design to implementation
  • Integrating RESTful API’s, with a strong focus on client side performance, scalability and compatibility
  • Upgraded existing technologies and introduced more modern ones to improve code quality, user experience and to solve long standing reoccurring bugs
  • Directed the creation of the brand new front-end app to replace the current out dated one
  • Managed my time to successfully support our IT Support Team while developing features and maintaining the frontend in parallel
  • Worked closely with the support team, providing robust end-to-end solutions to reported bugs
  • Collaborated with other developers in an Agile context, following software development best practices
  • Solid understanding of user experience, web responsive design and cross browser compatibility
  • Acting as technical leader for the front-end, designing and detailing plans in a collaborative team across the department, including stakeholders
  • Implemented unit testing using Jest.
  • Provided direction and guidance to process improvements and established policies.
  • Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.

Full Stack Software Engineer Trainee

General Assembly
London, ENG
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Fully immersive full stack software engineering experience
  • Solved real world and technical problems whilst working on multiple projects, both solo and in groups
  • Excelled in rapid application development on assigned projects and succeeded in development of solutions through the software lifecycle from gathering user story definitions through to releasing onto testing environments and deployment
  • Achievements:
  • Working under high pressure and tight deadlines
  • Taking part in all aspects of development, from research and design through to implementation and deployment
  • Working collaboratively in teams with product owners and developers to create a range of solutions using Agile development methodologies, attending daily Scrums and working to sprint cycles
  • Introducing functionality to web-based applications such as the creation of live polling and retrieval of QR codes during events
  • Demonstrating proficiency with Python, Django and React Hooks in the front end as well as with API’s
  • Developing web-based gaming applications using HTML, CSS then combining with JavaScript for logic
  • Demonstrating the use of Mongoose Schemas and MongoDB to create backend databases database, then making alterations based on new design specifications to the front-end to enhance the applications functionality.

Face-to-Face Fundraiser

Urban Leaf
London, ENG
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Public speaker responsible for spreading information about the essential work of various charities and inspiring engagement
  • Achievements:
  • Motivating members of the public to become regular lifetime sponsors for the charity to ensure the enhancement of the charity and support its valuable contribution to the U.K
  • Regularly exceeding new acquisition targets on a weekly basis which gained recognition by senior management.

Marketing Assistant

Woo Shoo Children Kung Fu Academy
London, ENG
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Responsible for the marketing of the Academy’s Kung Fu classes
  • Created campaigns, high quality content and marketing initiatives to increase ROI and retain existing customers
  • Achievements:
  • Increasing student numbers and membership sales by spearheading a marketing campaign that successfully engaged members of the public.

Education

Engineering Immersive - Software

General Assembly Bootcamp

Level 3 Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor -

Be a Better You
London, ENG

TEFL Certification -

The TEFL Academy
London, ENG

A-Levels - Culture

Richmond Upon Thames College

GCSE - undefined

Skills

TECHNICAL TOOLS, FRAMEWORKS AND LANGUAGESundefined

Interests

In my spare time I like to keep fit, take a hike or write stories.

Timeline

Software Engineer

Ardonagh Specialty
01.2023 - Current

Software Engineer

CF-Partners
09.2020 - 12.2022

Full Stack Software Engineer Trainee

General Assembly
03.2020 - 06.2020

Face-to-Face Fundraiser

Urban Leaf
06.2019 - 01.2020

Marketing Assistant

Woo Shoo Children Kung Fu Academy
09.2017 - 09.2019

Engineering Immersive - Software

General Assembly Bootcamp

Level 3 Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor -

Be a Better You

TEFL Certification -

The TEFL Academy

A-Levels - Culture

Richmond Upon Thames College

GCSE - undefined

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