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Yousuf Omar

London

Summary

Ambitious Software Developer, experienced with both Java and Python in a primarily backend capacity. Proficient with frameworks in both languages, such as Flask and Spring Boot, and have delivered projects both individually and collaboratively. Focusing currently on the development of skills through certifications and new experiences.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Software developer

HSBC UK
London
08.2023 - Current

Initially joined the Integration Pod, building connectivity Rest APIs to various data manipulations, parsing and re-formatting of data between the various different services in HSBC. Primarily worked using Java and Spring Boot.

  • Migrated multiple existing services from Spring Boot 2 to 3 within few weeks of joining
  • Worked on refactoring existing services, oftentimes achieving over 5x faster performance

In April 2024, joined Innovation Lab, the bank's leading tech team for incorporating AI into pre-existing workflows deemed expensive/time-consuming. Worked primarily in Python and Flask, with various services managed and hosted on Azure Cloud.

  • Individual project resulted in 20 FTE of savings on manual QC checks related to third-party service management.
  • Present bi-weekly demo to CIO and Chief of Engineering of department.
  • Working towards Microsoft Azure Developer Associate certificate.
  • Designated Speech-to-Text SMO for pod.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Warwick
Warwick
09.2020 - 08.2023

Skills

  • Java 8/17
  • Python
  • Flask
  • Spring Boot
  • Azure

Accomplishments

Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2024

Automation - Financial Services

Timeline

Software developer

HSBC UK
08.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Warwick
09.2020 - 08.2023
Yousuf Omar