Successfully pushed for replacing outdated libraries in the app so as to improve user experience. Increased code coverage by adding system-wide type hinting on the backend and introducing acceptance tests on the front end. Participated in sprints and collaborated with testers to improve documentation of the product
Stayed calm and patient when dealing with complicated situations. Maintained a strict communication schedule and made sure all customers received attention. Prioritized setting up times to get on call with clients which helped to lower the amount of time needed to understand issues. Successfully replicated customer issues in-house thereby making it easier to analyze issues and provide solutions and workarounds.
Designed, built and improved parts of the website's front end. Tested and removed bugs on the frontend and the backend. Successfully integrated various API into the existing code. Mentored one of the company's interns through a pair programming project, in which we successfully developed an algorithm to determine what products in a given mall in our system users may be interested in. Initiated a project to accelerate the manual creation of maps of institutions in Ottawa & Toronto so as to aid in helping users to internally navigate. Interviewed and retained a volunteer and successfully trained the individual to work independently and efficiently.
Contributed to the documentation of the project's proposal, requirements and design. Designed and implemented python scripts to allow the physical parts of the system to interact with the database and web app. Worked on a web based user interface which helped to reduce how much technical knowledge would be needed for potential users to use the system
Suggested improvements for an app developed by the company by analyzing and testing the app for ease of use. These suggestions were used to refine the app's UI making it easier for younger users to understand
