Shahriar Ali
Ottawa, ON |- |-| shahriarali.com | linkedin.com/in/shahriarali/
Experience
Tim Hortons
Ottawa, Ontario
Team Member
Feb 2024 – Present
• Quickly promoted from a part-time role to full-time due to exceptional communication & customer service skills
• Exhibited strong multitasking skills by efficiently managing various tasks including taking orders, crafting coffee
beverages, serving bakery items, and restocking inventory
• Demonstrated punctuality and flexibility by working early morning shifts starting from 5 AM without any tardiness
Unemployment: Moved to Canada on September 16th, 2023; obtained Permanent Residence status on April 25th, 2024
A.R Electronics (Manufacturing industry)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
General Manager
Nov 2017 – Sep 2023
• Deficit Mitigation Success: Undertook leadership of the company facing a financial deficit of -1M CAD.
Implemented effective financial strategies, successfully reducing the deficit to -180K CAD while shutting down
• Coordination: Demonstrated multitasking abilities by concurrently overseeing Procurement, R&D and Information
Technology departments, ensuring streamlined operations and effective cross-functional collaboration
• Resilience Under Pressure: Led cross-departmental efforts, motivating staff and maintaining an uninterrupted supply
chain through strategic planning, contributing to sustained company operations during pandemic
• Efficient Shutdown: Showcased decisive management skills by orchestrating the orderly shutdown of company
operations, navigating the process seamlessly without encountering employee or legal issues
Jan 2016 – Nov 2017
Supplier Expansion: Optimized supply chain for cell phone charger production by strategically establishing new
vendors in China, resulting in a 25% reduction in manufacturing costs
Manager, R&D and Procurement
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Process Optimization: Initiated a 40% reduction in manufacturing costs by transitioning from purchasing fully
assembled PCB boards to sourcing raw materials and implementing in-house soldering
Manufacturing Advancement: Pioneered the establishment of an in-house cable manufacturing section,
achieving a 30% reduction in production costs
Jan 2015 – Dec 2015
Training: Conducted training initiatives and drove implementation of accounting and warehouse management
software, enhancing team understanding of financial status
Manager, Information Technology
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Web Development: Elevated company visibility by developing company’s website www.arebd.com. Played a
pivotal role in enhancing online presence, contributing to increased recognition and engagement
IT Support: Managed and maintained the entire company network infrastructure, including computers,
printers, cameras, and routers
Jan 2017 – Aug 2023
Demonstrated a proven track record of maintaining full occupancy for multiple properties, proactively managing
13 corporate tenants across four separate buildings through effective marketing strategies
Drafted comprehensive and legally sound rental agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Property Manager | Self owned commercial properties in Bangladesh
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Projects
Web Development | WordPress, Google Sites
Jun 2020 – Jun 2023
• Developed websites for satirthoju19.com.bd and kctradeintl.com using Google Sites and handled hosting
• Optimized www.ezbiome.com on WordPress, achieving an 80% speed improvement through my enhancements
Decorate Your Dreams | Meta digital marketing, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
Jan 2020 – Jun 2020
• Spearheaded an end-to-end project, leveraging digital marketing on social media platforms to drive
customer engagement, secure orders, and personally customized designs using Photoshop and Illustrator
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BRAC University, Bangladesh)
2014 – 2019
Certificate and Technical Skills
Marketing in a Digital World (Coursera Certificate) | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
OS and Software: MacOS, Windows, MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite (including Sites)
Programming Languages & Developer Tools: Java, Python, Visual Studio, PyCharm, Eclipse
