Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science, York University *Graduate* 2002 -- 2006
PROFILE
• 4+ years of data warehousing and business intelligence experience with various technologies. • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an exceptional understanding of programming languages, databases, and web development. • Enthusiastic and a quick learner that takes the initiative to stay current on new and emerging practices and technologies. • Reliable, punctual and a versatile team player offers a blend of technical, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills to easily and quickly add value in any environment. • Customer-focused performer who is committed to excellence in any given environment. • Versed and experienced in project preparation, presentation and report writing. • Proficient with ETL tools and Data Modeling tools.
PROJECTS
MiscroStrategy Report Developer • Fully designed, developed and implemented Apparel Custom Daily Sales Analysis by Season report while following governance processes and company standards. Apparel report's provided flexible daily sales analysis by allowing the users to choose from a list of sales metrics at the selected level of organizations hierarchy, PCS hierarchy, vendors, brands and apparel seasons. • As per business requests; the report had a specific layout including; attributes, facts, metrics, hierarchies, prompts, filters, custom groups, consolidations, transformations, and drilling options. The Season report also included other non-functional features such as security, performance, portability, scheduling, data retention, data availability and governance limits. • For testing purposes created and implemented multiple tests and test cases (unit, regression, and user acceptance tests) for The Season report in both web and desktop environments to ensure the report results were complete and accurate.
Database Systems • Fully designed and developed database management systems, for a book dealer and real estate offices using DB2, SQL and JDBC. Ensured that system allowed for maintaining information pertaining to the client, book dealer and real-estate offices as well as recording information for the various types of transactions made. • Gained a thorough understanding of both relational and semantic database models.
Software Design • Designed, implemented and tested a SimOdyssey program which is a simplified simulation of a galaxy in Eiffel programming language. Developed high level bon static and dynamic diagrams. • Developed strong modeling and design patterns knowledge with object oriented languages.
EMPLOYMENT
Loblaw Companies Limited (LCL), Brampton Software Developer, National Datawarehouse 2008 -- Current • Worked with various systems (Postbill, POS, Databank, HOP, Promotion Manager, Product Manager, Store systems, XBR, and RSR) to devlier data to National Datawarehouse. • Carried out day to day MicroStrategy administrative tasks by providing access to various groups/users by setting security on projects, reports and object levels. Additional acted as an administrator for SharePoint. • Used homegrown ETL tools and Unix scripts to extract, modify and load data. • Worked with Data Modeling tools such as MS Visio to explore and communicate complex information. • Carried a pager while tackling and resolving various issues (Report failures, maximum run time alarms, server crashes, autosys jobs) and discussing daily encountered issues with Loblaw's and offsite team.
Software Developer, Reporting 2007 --2008 • Design, develop and maintain MicroStrategy reports using Teradata database, included planning, analyzing, writing functional and technical specs, enforcing standards and the LCL methodology. Used Tpump and Mload in conjunction with Teradata DB. • Designed, implemented and tested various Crystal Reports using Oracle and Teradata database while providing excellent level of service in delivering reports as well as maintaining the highest level of standards. • Maintained and supported Exception Based Report (XBR) using ProAct tool as well as Retail Sales Report (RSR) using Hummingbird BI tool in Oracle. Proficiently used SQL Loader with Oracle. • Met deadlines and prioritized tasks while helping other team members in reporting systems and resolving issues. • Trainined new employees with Microstrategy, Crystal Reports, ProAct and Hummingbird Bi-Report.
AiWood Digital, Richmond Hill Software Developer/Programmer 2007 - 2009 • Create, maintain and test websites using My SQL, XML, JavaScript, CSS and HTML. • Tested backend software to ensure full functionality and QA standards. • Worked with other departments and team members to ensure client satisfaction. • Deal with senior management team and help and train co-workers.
Empathica Inc, Mississauga IT Operations Analyst, 2006 -- 2007 • Created and maintained computer programs by converting written questionnaires based on the client's needs into online surveys using MS SQL, XML, JavaScript and HTML. • Tested Surveys, insuring QA standards as well as ensuring surveys met all client requirements. • Created and maintained reporting sites based on client specification using SQL, XML, JavaScript and HTML. • Tested Reporting site according to QA standards. • Performed data dumps, contest draws, fraud analysis and cleanse reports as requested using MS SQL. • Worked with other departments and team members to ensure client satisfaction.
VOLUNTEER
Activity Coordinator, Revera Westside Inc - Central Park Lodge Westside, Toronto 2008 - Current • Helped and supported patients by providing meals, scheduling medication and organizing various events to entertain and encourage the patients.
Office/ Teacher Assistant, Library Helper and Homework Club Supervisor, Nelson A. Boylen C.I, Toronto 2000 - 2002 • Acted as assistant librarian and carried out various administrative tasks. Launched a reading group to help students. Monitored and coordinated meetings with the principal.
Secretary of Finance, AMI Annual Conventions, Toronto 1998 - 2001 • Increased personal leadership, organizational and problem solving skills, through dealing with clients and budgeting money
AWARDS
York Entrance Scholarship • Aiming for the Top Tuition Scholarship • Winner of Descartes math contests award (University of Waterloo) • Obtained Proficiency awards • Graduated from high school with OAC average of 90%
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Certifications
MicroStrategy Certified Engineer (MCE), Business Intelligence MicroStrategy University *Certified* 2008 ? 2009