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SoftwareEngineer

RIMSHA CHAUDHRY

England, UK

Summary

Accomplished, passionate, and self-motivated Software Engineer with a deep expertise in Ruby on Rails. Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable web applications. A dedicated problem solver with a keen eye for detail, thrives in fast-paced environments, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Software Engineer

Citizens Advice Bureau
London, England
11.2022 - Current
  • Developed accessibility enhancements for visually impaired users by integrating NVDA and JAWS to interpret tabular data forms, resulting in an improved user experience.
  • Ensured ongoing codebase quality and information security for CRM through meticulous bug fixes, secure migration on Rails, and confidential records management.
  • Fostered improved teamwork and communication within Agile Scrum environment through continuous pair programming sessions.
  • Led the development of React features, gaining hands-on experience in creating user-friendly applications and sharpening problem-solving skills to address complex challenges proactively.
  • Designed and implemented the data expiration feature, applying best practices in queries and heightening attention to detail through meticulous consideration of various scenarios.

House Team Member

Nando's Chickenland Ltd
Chester, England
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Ensured the timely preparation of over 50 food orders daily to meet customer expectations, demonstrating consistent performance, dedication, and resilience under pressure.
  • Leveraged my communication skills to foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere, building and nurturing strong interpersonal relationships across diverse cultural backgrounds.

Software Engineer

Sendoso
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Led a team of three for one month to enhance the existing Sending feature, showcasing effective leadership and project management skills.
  • Developed and maintained key features in existing products by working in agile team of 5 members, ensuring customer retention on company's B2B platform
  • Designed finance model for plan-based subscriptions, enabling onboarding of 559 new users
  • Revamped user experience by redesigning Sending Platform, improving engagement
  • Contributed to business growth by integrating GraphQL with Android, expanding platform capabilities and reach.

Teaching assistant

FAST-NUCES
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Created and curated assignments, quizzes, and preparatory materials for a class of 50 students, aligning them with the course curriculum to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Conducted regular grading of assignments and assessments, providing constructive feedback to students to help them improve their understanding and performance in the coursework.
  • Facilitated an interactive and supportive learning environment by hosting regular office hours, where students could seek individualised assistance, clarification on course concepts, and guidance on their academic progress.
  • Collaborated closely with the course instructor to ensure alignment between teaching materials and the overall course objectives, contributing to a seamless and cohesive learning experience for students.

Research Enumerator

Akhuwat
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Conducted in-person interviews as a key contributor to the University of Oxford's Economics research project, gathering primary data for analysis.
  • Enhanced attention to detail through conducting in-person interviews for data collection, thereby developing a keen eye for thoroughness and accuracy.

Education

MSc - Programme & Project Management

University of Chester
Chester
10.2021 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

National University of Computer & Emerging Science Lahore
Lahore
08.2016 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Vuejs
  • GraphQL
  • Ruby on Rails
  • RSpec / Unit tests
  • Java
  • Git
  • MySQL
  • C/C
  • HTML5/CSS3
  • Linux commands
  • Agile
  • Software Development Life Cycle


Timeline

Software Engineer

Citizens Advice Bureau
11.2022 - Current

House Team Member

Nando's Chickenland Ltd
10.2022 - 07.2023

MSc - Programme & Project Management

University of Chester
10.2021 - 10.2022

Software Engineer

Sendoso
08.2020 - 09.2021

Teaching assistant

FAST-NUCES
01.2019 - 06.2019

Research Enumerator

Akhuwat
01.2019 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

National University of Computer & Emerging Science Lahore
08.2016 - 06.2020
RIMSHA CHAUDHRY