# Syeda Zahra

> Software Developer @ Universe

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/syedazahra

As a Software Developer at Universe, I work with a team of engineers and designers to create innovative and user-friendly web applications. I have contributed to multiple projects that enhance the functionality, performance, and security of the platform.

I have a strong background in biomedical and computer engineering, with a B.Eng. degree from Ryerson University and a minor in computer science. I have developed skills in various programming languages, such as Java, C/C++, Python, HTML, CSS, Ruby on Rails,  React and JavaScript. I am highly motivated, analytical, and methodical, with a passion for solving complex problems and learning new technologies. I value teamwork, leadership, and continuous improvement, and I strive to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs and expectations of the clients and users.

## Work Experience
### Software Developer @ Universe
Jan 2022 – Present

### Software Developer @ RBC Investor & Treasury Services
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada

### IT Consultant @ FDM Group
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022

### Research Assistant @ Synaesthetic Media Lab
Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Toronto, Canada Area
·Building front-end solutions for the RE/TK project, a web based toolkit for software developers 
·Enhancing the user interface of the toolkit by fixing bugs and implementing and testing new requirements given by the project lead
·Applying programming skills of JavaScript, CSS, Node.js and HTML to make necessary changes

### Software Developer @ Loblaw Companies Limited
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

### Software Developer @ Helping Hands App
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Toronto, Canada Area

### Web and Technical Writer Assistant @ Ryerson University
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Ryerson, University
·	Working in an agile development environment to design optimized and responsive page layouts and content for the Computation and Communications Services(CCS) Department's website
·	Responsible for updating the CCS website & moving content from current website to the new website.
·	Assisting the CCS team with new development projects and reporting any issues to the manager.

### Project Assistant @ Magnet Today
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Ryerson University
·	Provided support to the operations and partnership teams by being a creative and resourceful problem-solver.
·	Taking responsibility for producing documentation for the team
·	Assisting project manager with developing metric reports, curating data, environmental scans, and researching.
·	Assisting in social media management and website redesign.

### Research Assistant @ Synesthetic Media Lab
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Toronto, Ontario
·	Working with telepresence robots and sketching UI designs that will allow users to easily control the robot
·	Created a prototype of the sketch by writing a Java program in Processing and conducted a user study to improve the design
·	Based on the results from the user study, started implementing the current UI with the use of Java Script, HTML, and CSS
·	Analyzing and reviewing scholarly articles to compare research and improve the prototype


## Education
### Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Minor in Computer Science
Ryerson University

### Holy Name of Mary Catholic Secondary School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/syeda-zahra-619a6b132

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Last updated: 2026-04-13