Imran Nazar

Personal Information
+44 7719 324360
tf@imrannazar.com
https://imrannazar.com/
LinkedIn: inazar
Github: Two9A
Mastodon: Two9A@hachyderm.io
EFNet, IRCnet: Two9A
Technical Skills
Development languages:
  • PHP: 8+ years (object orientation, MVC, e-Commerce)
  • HTML/XHTML: 6 years (standards-compliance, SEO)
  • JavaScript/TypeScript: 5 years (ES6, React, Redux)
  • CSS: 5 years (semantics, accessibility)
  • C: 3 years (performance optimisation, multiple architectures)
  • C++: 2 years (cross-platform production, network operation)
  • Assembly: x86 (3 years), ARM7/ARM9 (2 years), Atmel AVR (1 year)
Database systems:
  • MySQL: 4 years (normalisation, query optimisation, replication)
  • PostgreSQL: 2 years (query optimisation and indexing, reformatting)
  • SQLite: 1 year (integration, cascades/triggers)
  • MongoDB: 1 year (queries, collection design)
Application services:
  • AJAX: 4 years (realtime CRUD, accessible interface optimisation, JSON integration)
  • Web Services: 3 years (credit card processor interfacing, REST querying)
  • XML: 2 years (complex parsing, service query building)
Personal Skills
  • Dedication to technical excellence
  • Ability to effectively contribute to a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional Experience
Web developer, DeviantArt Inc. [Aug 2011 - current]
  • Responsible for support and maintenance of site subsystems, including bug tracking and correction, and implementation of designed layouts and features.
  • Developed a puzzle game app using HTML5 and JavaScript in coordination with a post-Thanksgiving marketing drive, within tight timescales and to wide community appreciation.
  • Maintaned and introduced new features for a web-based rich-text editor targeted at the literature and poetry composition sector, as part of a development team.
  • Currently working as part of an Agile team closely integrated with product management and design, to develop new features for the TypeScript/React frontend of the social network.
Backend developer, Casual Steps, Korea [Jul 2016 - Jun 2017]
  • Responsible for maintenance and feature development for a REST API built in Rails 5, which connects to multiple third-party APIs to enable a seamless cross-border shopping experience.
  • Developed an extensible credit balance system, allowing customers to deposit funds and allocate them towards the cost of items or third-party shipping charges.
Web developer, Kent House Consulting [Sep 2007 - Feb 2012]
  • Senior developer for a flagship events management suite; introduced a commercial ticketing and charging system, and upgraded core functionality throughout the codebase.
  • Introduced e-Commerce systems to multiple applications, including PayPal Direct Payments, ProTx VPS and WorldPay integration.
  • Introduced version control and staging testbeds into the development process, and maintain the Subversion repositories for products developed across the company.
  • Responsible for support and maintenance of a Kayako-based helpdesk installation for a major client, as well as development of a Zend Framework-based database application.
Contract web developer, Oopsilon Development [Aug 2006 - Aug 2007]
  • Developed dynamic data-driven websites using PHP, with seperation of presentation and logic, and provision of client-side functionality using JavaScript.
  • Projects including full utilisation of MVC with the Symfony framework, including AJAX integration for a streamlined checkout process; and internationalised e-commerce with integration of credit card processing through REST Web services.
Senior instructor and Systems administrator, Setron Bilgisayar Eğitim Kurumları, Turkey [Aug 2005 - Jul 2006]
  • Responsible for training of US Army subcontractors towards professional certifications, and for maintenance of training facility laboratories.
  • Developed a detailed knowledge of Windows NT internals, including the Active Directory and Group Policy.
  • Gained leadership skills through management of the training team, and provision of training schedules for clients.
Qualifications and Publications
Publications:
  • RFC 7168, Hypertext Coffee Pot Control Protocol for Tea Efflux Appliances, 2014
Academic:
  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, Computer & Communications Systems Engineering, at University of Manchester (2001-2004).
Professional:
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), #10906914 (lapsed)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Windows 2003 (MCSE), #3489259
  • Linux Professionals Institute Certification, Level 1, #LPI000114818
Hobbyist:
  • Amateur radio: UK Foundation license, M7NZZ