Ahmed Raza
Software Engineer
Glasgow,Scotland
Summary
Highly motivated Junior Software Engineer with a strong foundation in Python programming and a passion for web development. Experienced in gathering requirements, implementing solutions, and ensuring effective communication within cross-functional teams. Proficient in HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap for creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces. Familiarity with university research and teaching processes, demonstrating a strong aptitude for problem-solving and data analysis. Committed to delivering high-quality code and providing excellent customer service. Possessing strong organizational and management skills along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Eager to contribute to a dynamic software development team and drive impactful results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Data Analyst | Python Developer
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
01.2023 - Current
- Analyzing university's research data to calculate its impact towards sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations
- As the current team leader, I am skillfully leading a team of ten members, diligently assigning them regular tasks and closely monitoring their performance
- Through my vigilant supervision, I am fostering a culture of excellent teamwork, resulting in the timely and successful completion of the project ahead of schedule
- Working closely with stakeholders to identify relevant content and measure its impact by using Machine Learning approach which returned 99% results
- Have successfully handed over a product which is under consideration for PRME Scotland as their approach towards impact calculation
Remote Wordpress Developer | Front-End Developer
Flywheelz Limited
London, England
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Developed and managed website content, e-commerce features, and front-end visuals using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Created custom e-commerce pages, resulting in a 90% increase in product sales, reduced transaction complexity, and 100% customer satisfaction rate
- Designed and developed highly functional and visually stunning e-commerce site and managing store's health, including inventory management and order processing resulting in timely deliveries hence 100% customer satisfaction
WordPress & Shopify Developer
Swiftstart
Lahore, Pakistan
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Designed and developed custom stores with a thorough understanding of WordPress and, CMSs which enabled the creation of structured webpages for clients' target markets
- Optimized store and page performance by 10%, increasing conversion rate by 15%
- Succesfully integrated Shopify with back-end systems to ensure seamless data flow and functionality
- Automated and monitored operations, troubleshooting technical issues, and conducted research on current trends in website design
- Developed websites to optimize user experience with specific focus on aesthetics, usability and scalability
- Utilized HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web languages to create sites
Remote Wordpress Developer | Front-End Developer
Beanstalk Web Solutions
St. Louis, MO, United States
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Developed 30 custom & dynamic Wordpress websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript enabling user-friendly navigation, advanced search capability, and improved overall website performance and load-time
- Upgraded codebase of 10 legacy Wordpress websites from previous versions to the latest version of Wordpress, optimizing design elements, enhancing page speed by 50%, SEO improvements, and optimizing website performance
- Implemented 30+ custom & dynamic Wordpress websites with call-to-actions to maximize conversion rates through targeted A/B testing and evaluation of analytics data
- Followed design instructions by in house UI/UX designer very closely hence bringing their design ideas into fully functional websites
Jr./Internee WordPress Developer
AUWDtech
Lahore, Pakistan
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Gained some good experience while working closely with my managers to look into and adopt professional ethics
- Developed and maintained several WordPress websites and provided technical support and user training
- Redesigned existing WordPress websites for improved navigation, usability, and responsiveness, resulting in a 40% increase in page views, 27% decrease in bounce rate, and a 17% increase in customer engagement
Education
MSc - Computing
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom 01.2022 -
BS (Hons) - Software Engineering
Unviersity of Gujrat
Gujrat, Pakistan 09.2014 - 04.2019
Skills
Programming Concepts
undefinedTimeline
Data Analyst | Python Developer
Edinburgh Napier University
01.2023 - Current
MSc - Computing
Edinburgh Napier University
01.2022 -
WordPress & Shopify Developer
Swiftstart
04.2021 - 09.2021
Remote Wordpress Developer | Front-End Developer
Beanstalk Web Solutions
01.2020 - 10.2020
Remote Wordpress Developer | Front-End Developer
Flywheelz Limited
02.2019 - 01.2023
Jr./Internee WordPress Developer
AUWDtech
10.2016 - 05.2018
BS (Hons) - Software Engineering
Unviersity of Gujrat
09.2014 - 04.2019
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